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Used 2023 Volkswagen Arteon Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Pocket Rocket w Luxury

David, 02/21/2023
2023 Volkswagen Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

First impressions is this car is solid, inviting, fast and there’s really nothing quite like it on the road right now which is why I purchased it. The car is capable, meaning it handles well, is responsive and also a pleasure to drive on the highway. The SEL-P is the way to go as the AWD and sound system performs well. All in all this car is a great value as compared to the A7 or Stinger and fun to drive.

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4 out of 5 stars

Sporty - Comfortable - Fun To Drive

Andrew Collins, 01/13/2024
2023 Volkswagen Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

After having had my Arteon for a year, I love this car. The only thing I don’t love about it is the 20” rims. They cause you to feel every crack in the road. True, they look amazing, but if I were buying the car again, I would opt to not get that feature. The bumpiness of the 20” rims can be thwarted by using the comfort suspension feature, but it’s still not something that is absolutely necessary. The only issue I’ve had with it is in the radiator. Volkswagen put the coolant sensor too high, so I have to overfill it a bit to make the car think it has enough coolant. Other than that, I love this car. It’s fast (faster than my ‘94 Firebird), handles very well, and gets great gas mileage. It’s my empty-nester car and my daily driver. I’m sorry they’ve stopped making them as I love this car.

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Only a couple of cons on my Arteon

ROB H , 10/25/2023
2023 Volkswagen Arteon SEL R-Line 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Pleasantly surprised that Arteon handles similar to my Golf. However not so pleased at the turbo lag during initial acceleration. One other issue is the lack of an engine cover. Makes the engine compartment look incomplete or maybe VW was cutting cost and expected buyers to purchase cover on aftermarket.

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Sharp luxury vehicle

C. Ferrante, 01/09/2024
2023 Volkswagen Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car has all the bells and whistles plus performance.

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Amazing all round package

Aussboy, 12/02/2024
2023 Volkswagen Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I had been looking at the Arteon from the time that they first were released in the USA. When the revised 2022 was released, it also came with a higher price so passed again. Two weeks ago, I was finally able to find a purchase a 2023 SEL Premium R type with just over 2500 miles on it. I traded in a 2022 Subaru Outback as I wanted a vehicle that I could enjoy driving and I honestly really enjoy every moment I have had in the Arteon.

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Stealth Audi

Gregg K, 12/06/2024
2023 Volkswagen Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This car is decked out with features, flush with Horsepower, and all-wheel drive. It is a pleasure to drive and really stands out as new car sales were limited. So far, I love the car.

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No memory setting in key on my SEL R line

Lex Poot, 03/16/2023
2023 Volkswagen Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
0 of 6 people found this review helpful

First of all I love the car it has many great feature and driving it is a joy. Seats are comfortable. Trunk space is huge. Funny ambient lightning. However I have one major gripe. When we bought the car I assumed that the care would have personas that you can set and pair two with the keys. My wife has a tiguan with these functions. Also my 11 year old Audi A6 has that feature. I fail to understand why Volkswagen does not have this feature in their flagship car. Maybe a software update can correct this.

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