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Arteon Art In Motion
OG Florida , 07/18/2020
updated 01/20/2021
2019 Volkswagen Arteon SEL R-Line 4dr Hatchback w/19" Wheels (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Traded the VW Atlas(good SUV) for the Arteon SEL, It is nice to be back in a sedan! The Arteon is a beautiful piece of German styling. The ride is smooth and comfortable, the tech is fantastic, and regardless what reviewers say this car can move when pushed. The Arteon interior is well laid out and very comfortable. I got this car for way under asking price 8k, what a bargain for a car of this caliper. It is sad that VW does not promote this car more than it does currently, I think they will stop sales after the 2021 model due to slow sales. That is a shame...I do not regret getting rid of the SUV for this Arteon!!
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Love it
First VW, 11/02/2019
2019 Volkswagen Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION 4dr Hatchback AWD w/19" Wheels (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
Just bought mine a week ago. Switched from an SUV. The digital display is beautiful, and the car handles great. Tight cornering, and the drive modes actually change the experience. Style is unique. Fun to drive, like it way better than the Accord. I can even fit 8' pieces of trim from the hardware store. Buy the SEL Premium w/OUT the R-Line. Save a ton, get better wheels, and only give up HUD. Only complaint - premium fuel and poor-ish fuel economy.
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SEL Premium - Excellent Value
Saltydogmarsh, 03/12/2020
2019 Volkswagen Arteon SEL Premium 4MOTION 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
My soon-to-be-wife convinced me that I needed a nice car for work. I’ve driven Porsche sedans and coupes, and had a Mercedes C class in the driveway before. People tend to make snap judgments over having a luxury car in the parking spot. But, no one wants to see their boss in a crap car. For me, this car fit a perfect niche. Excellent style and handling and unpretentious branding from VW. I am absolutely loving this car. It handles like an Audi car and deserves luxury car credit.
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Utility of an SUV-Comfort of a Luxury Car & LOOKS
BobSakamano, 08/26/2021
2019 Volkswagen Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION 4dr Hatchback AWD w/19" Wheels (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Was looking for a 2021 Arteon SEL Premium and came across a 2019 SEL Premium R-Line with only 64 miles on the odometer. Had to drive 200 miles to get it, but was able to save more than $15,000 over the price of a 2021 and still get 2019's 6/72,000 mile warranty. I also prefer the 2019 digital cockpit over the 2021. I lose out on Wireless CarPlay, but the savings and better warranty more than make up for it. The SEL Premium has so many great features. I especially love the ventilated seats, Dynaudio sound system and the adaptive headlights. The hatchback with auto open and foot assisted opening allow access to a cavernous cargo area. This car swallows cargo. Also, a full-size spare with matching aluminum wheel is unheard of anymore. My last two cars were a BMW 3 series and a Mercedes C300. They both came with garbage run flat tires. The only CON is the lack of a standard HomeLink transmitter. A $99 tool is available for the Arteon which allows app-based customization of a few irritants that are not necessarily unique to VW's. I was able to disable the annoying auto stop/start and make a few other customizations such as adding more color choices for the beautiful ambient LED lighting. As others have commented on, the Arteon is a beautiful automobile. I've never had a random stranger approach me to ask about my car, like it's an exotic or collector car until now. It's surprising how people react to it. I wish VW sold more of these. I fear that the SUV craze will kill the Arteon like so many other sedans. I love this car and have zero regrets.
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Amazing German engineering and epic styling!
James H, 11/07/2022
2019 Volkswagen Arteon SEL R-Line 4MOTION 4dr Hatchback AWD w/20" Wheels (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I’ve had this vehicle for only a week and I have absolutely fallen in love with it. Most trims out there are SEL R-Lines and premiums are a dime of a dozen, so I managed to snag an R-Line with the optional 20” wheels. The car is also black with tinted windows and the overall look has an aggressive and villainous flair. My friends have often joked that they thought someone like the Penguin was going to come out of it. I’m always planked by people about the car and many don’t believe that it’s a VW. Driving it, it is silky smooth and the ride is like a cloud even in the 20” wheels, which came as a surprise. It has four different driving modes that are Eco, Normal, Comfort, and Sport. I often drive in “comfort” mode whenever I’m cruising in the highway and sport on backroads and the car definitely handles like one much smaller and grips like no tomorrow! The tech is still mind blowing and highly customizable and it has to be the first car I’ve ever owned with a fully digital gauge display that has a plethora of information. My only gripe is that the infotainment can get a lot of glare from how slanted it is and I feel like a tablet-sequel design would have been better much like Audi has. I have also noticed that there is no symbol on the dash that indicates if your headlights are on or not. The space is absolutely great with lots of leg room for people and trunk space for groceries or luggage, especially because the car is a hatchback! As for gas mileage, it is actually above what the EPA estimates despite it being a fairly large car. Even with enthusiastic driving, I’ve averaged 24mpg with city/backroad driving and have gotten 31-32mpg straight highway cruising, so it makes me wonder what they tested. I have yet to have any mechanical issues and have yet to reach the mileage for my first oil change, but I have heard that VW engines eat oil faster than other vehicles, requiring more frequent changes around 3,000 miles. I’ve changed my previous car around that mark, so I don’t necessarily mind it, but it is definitely something important to keep in mind to keep your engine from getting damaged. You’ll also be paying a little more at the pump as this car will ONLY take premium and anything less can damage the engine if you don’t use an octane booster. Despite these, the vehicle is absolutely beautiful, an amazing cruiser, and I feel as if mine is one of a kind since I don’t see many out there. I always smile when people ask me about it and always see people looking at it like it’s some sort of exotic vehicle. VW really knocked this one out of the park and the only reason why it didn’t smell was the price. But now, these are an absolute steal.
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