VW Arteon R Shooting Brake review - better than a BMW M340i?
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This is the all-new Volkswagen Arteon R Shooting Brake! It’s the estate version of VW’s Arteon R, and Mat’s going to put it through its paces to see if it has what it takes to go toe-to-toe against competitors like the BMW M340i Touring!
Starting off with performance - the Arteon R Shooting Brake’s powered by a 2-litre 4 cylinder turbo petrol engine which can put down 320hp and 420Nm. So it’s clearly no slouch, although the power output is down compared to the M340i Touring’s 374hp!
However, the engine isn’t the only update compared to the standard Arteon! The R edition comes equipped with an aggressive sporty front bumper and air intakes, along with a new rear bumper. And of course, as you’d expect from an R, it’s also sporting quad tailpipes!
The question is - is it really worth the £52,000 price tag?! There’s only one way to find out… Stick with Mat for his latest in-depth review!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:46 Engine
01:38 Brakes
02:12 Exterior Design
03:06 Interior
03:56 Chassis
04:34 Driving
06:08 Back Seats
06:24 Boot
06:45 5 Annoying Things
08:06 5 Good Things
09:02 0-60mph
09:29 Verdict
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So, would you rather go for the Arteon R than the BMW M340i Touring? 🤔 Let us know below!
Arteon. Cus its better looking
Yes
Don't have money
BMW M340i Touring all-day everyday.
I would have the BMW
VW Arteon R: has ACTUAL tail pipes and no soft limiter.
VW marketing dept.: HOW THE F... DID WE LET IT INTO PRODUCTION?
The actual tail pipes part gets me cuz I absolutely loathe seeing them on VWs and K5s. Like,.. who,.. THE F**** signed off on this atrocious FAKERY!?
Soft Limiter Gate
Who cares. What is this asinine requirement for not having a soft limiter?
@@HitokoriTatsumi And you yelling "who.. THE FUCK" means you're wishing death on everyone for adding stuff you don't like.
So people complain about fake exhaust and fake vents, but don't seem to mind soda with fake sugar or women with big fake tits?
@@automation7295 yes and I can dislike stuff lulz, it’s called living. I can’t stand fake “tailpipes” cuz I don’t like them. I don’t have to post something that everyone will like or agree with more. Folks will like or dislike either way so screw it and put your thoughts out there anyway.
Thats a pretty sweet sounding 4cylinder
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@odzadze123 that has 5 cylinders!
have people's ears stopped working? doesn't even sound good for an I4, and of course any 5 or 6cyl sounds better
@@socalguy829 that’s so disappointing if it was trying to be a m3 I thought they would at least put a v6 to even try get close but a 4 cylinder has nothing to do with a m340i when Volkswagen could easily put a six cylinder in there
@@socalguy829 uhhh no? Its pretty good for a 4 cylinder especially since this is the world where soft limiters and petrol particular filter is a thing
The shooting brake of the Arteon is a real stunner, one of the best looking new cars
508 and this are my favourite sw's
The interior lets it down though.
I wish this had the 2.5 5cyl engine. That would been been epic. These looks and that engine!
Or simply, the VAG group should have an estate with the 5cyl rather than just the RS3 and TT-RS.
Never thought of that, would be epic
Yeah it would be the very best! Even better than the heavier v6 they were preparing for this car!
@@severianoneto They didn't get permission from Audi to use the 5 Cilinder RS3 engine, which is really a shame, because the car has so much potential, but its engine is lackluster.
@@frisos8850 vw doesnt deserve the 5 cyl flagship engine. Why would i want a fast and nice engine like that in a german civic.
@@slowb5844 Why a Cupra SUV gets it then?
This is in my opinion probably the most beautiful VW that has been produced. A shame that it only comes with a 2 liter and 4 cyl engine. If it would have a V6 engine as an option, it would be really interesting.
but they could also have renewed the interior. Its still the old ass Passat interior with a little bit new accents.
@@MrFr0stb1te I agree with that. The interior is nothing new and it's pretty boring. The exterior is what stands out.
And impossible to work on.
Seriously, this is truly their most beautiful car. Then they made the new Golf.. The complete opposite.
They need to bring that china Vr5 turbo for the R cars
4.5 second to 60, that was supercar territory 15 years ago. And that with just 320hp, amazing engineering.
It actually has 350
Sticky tyres + clever traction control = no wheelspin. Simples
@@Mav86asian no
@@JJ-ic6pn don't forgetAWD
Matt, this was a car I was sitting in one hour ago in the saloon now I oppened you tube and here is you review. Thanks 😀
Owner of a "normal" (Diesel) R-Line Arteon SB here. This car is a perfect conversation starter. Nobody knows what it is and asks what this sexy VW is all about. I've seen only a handful on the street since I got it in late December, so I don't drown in the masses of grey Passats. I've got thumbs up from "normal" Arteon drivers, even a GTI driver smiled and nodded at me. And it is a practical family car, virtually the same as the Passat sizewise (even a bit more rear legroom than the Passat due to the longer wheelbase). The interior may be a bit dull compared to the iPads on wheels nowadays, but it is sleek, clean and quite stylish. My kids love the lit doorpanels, they look gorgeous at night :)
You can't criticize the design
It's outstanding 😍😍
I don't like VW at ALL, but I have to admit the design is kind of good looking. I hope whoever buys this debatches it though lol.
Pretty sure I can. Design wise it’s just a boring Passat with some plastic surgery and lipstick! Side profile looks like a Leon ST, especially towards the rear, and face is all droopy.
@@Sto79Be that droopy face is one of the best looking frontend
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@@Sto79Be it's neat and nice
Didn't expect that sweet of a sound!
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And I bet soon will Americans come and say "bring this to the States" when Americans don't seem to understand that Americans generally hate estates.
Really like the front design, still hope to see a new generation of the scirocco, would look pretty sweet with that front imo
Mat: annoying thing is it changes up automatically!
Also Mat in a drag race: *misses upshift because it doesn't auto change up*
@Roberto buitrago wtf, how long its your description😮 love it
VW are really killing it with their R models. Stunning car.
Obviously theyre baby audi rs models
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@@melisrael3583 More like baby S models than anything
@@alh06 More like baby RS models instead of S models though, unlike how you said.
@@johndavidson3424 Nope, they compare more to S models
Oh my gosh, It is a stunner. The interior is too bland though.
Yeah VW tends to do that, their exterior designs often look better than the interior
How the hell did you see the interior? You commented one minute before the video was uploaded. Un genuine comment made to get likes quick
@@Paradoxical124 ehm maybe cuz it's the same as the other VW , cuz the germans are too lazy to change it
@@Paradoxical124 i have seen the interior before I saw the video.
@@ridgefrost thankfully, in most cases, they are very well made.
One of the best exhaust I've heard in a while 🔥
One of my favourite cars :) Happy to finaly see the review of it
Love my Arteon. BiTDi 4 Motion. Huge, nice drive, decent turn of speed, doesnt have a drinking problem. The DCC is great you can change it from being a big wallowing barge to reasonably nimble and stiff
That's a quick, unthirsty version of the Arteon. Great choice 👍.
I'm actually in love with how this looks its a shame they haven't got generic files to map these yet be nice to see what they map too
this and the CC are by far the best VW vehicles
I just got a CC recently and it's been incredible
Drove one of these at a press event recently. Taken on its own merits I thought it was pretty good, even if the steering wheel touch pad controls are monumentally annoying. Taken in its wider context, though, it felt a bit thin. All it's direct rivals have a 6 cylinder engine and a four just can't match the sound and mid-range surge.
Its direct rivals have 4 cylinders.
It doesn't compete with a 3 series.
Get a Kia Stinger, it's cheaper and faster.
@@dragospahontu which of its direct rivals have 4 cylinders?
@@cyberpope2137 insignia Gsi maybe
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Arteon R costs £53,000. On price, it's rivals are the Audi S4 (£48,000), and BMW M340i Touring (£52,000). Mercedes-AMG C43 is currently not available as a new version is due soon, but the previous version was in the same ballpark. It's price rivals have all have 6 cylinder engines.
The exterior design is easily one of VWs best ever.
One of the best ever in general. Has no business looking this good wtf
I can only imagine what a new intake , ecu remap , new downpipes , & new pistons would turn this into
Silly thinking!! You shouldn't have to be thinking to tune a car particularly if it's a special tuning trim to begin with. This is VW R line. Secondly you can tune any car
very honest review. I will subscribe to see more honest reviews. Thank you!
Matt, I think you should be consistent with the braking distances so that we can easily compare cars. 70m will do for me, thanks.
He's braking on the road vs a runway. Speed limits to follow, especially as he's videoing himself.
Google the braking distances for various speeds so you can see how the car performs vs the highway code.
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i genuinely think it the best car they build right now
I just got an Arteon ser and it’s amazing. I wish we can have here in America the R Shooting brake.
I wish we got these in the states.. so jealous!! 🔥🔥
All it needs is a V8 and a manual :)
Wish Matt would stick to same roads/ same speed 70mph for break tests. Big love to carwow, awesome channel and great content! ❤️
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the best car for pirates, “ARRRRRteon ARRRRR”
🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️
Wtf😂
Lmfao
ROFL
I thought it would be a GArrrrr Yaarris.
Love te look of teh quad exhaust, and for a 4 cylinder, it sounds amazing
I have liked the Arteon from the start and now it got even better, man i want one really bad
Arteon R shooting brake vs. Golf R Estate would be interesting, cause I'm pretty sure the golf would win due to less weight.
Also I wish the Arteon R and like Passat R could have the 2.5 I5 from Audi RS3, but apparently not.
Damn I thought Turbo V6 would be the perfect match but you've changed my mind ,Turbo i5 would be amazing
It will be too expensive. Also VW group wont cannibalize their own product
@@M_H_H The 2.5 has now made its way into a Seat. They aren't that precious.
Arteon R SB looks much better than Golf R Variant
@@grahamek86 it's not about precious or not. It is already more expensive than m340i which has 6 cylinder and more hp. Also they want to protect sales of RS3. That's why inline 5 engine never made into Golf R.
Looks amazing, it's just stunning
Matt and the Carwow team really know what consistency is 🙌🏽🚀🚀🚀
THIS LOOKS AMAZING!! It's almost like they designed this FIRST, then the Golf GTi & R based on it...
Have had this car since July this year, and it's been amazing so far.
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What u think about the interior?
@@senoow4215 Honestly I think it's super solid and well made. I'd say it's just below Audi level, minus the touch on the steering wheel which is a small minus.
Passengers have complimented the interior as well.
@@bezze8628 hmm ok, does it use more premium materials compared with the golf r?
@@senoow4215 I can only speak for the MK7 version of the Golf R and yes it certainly feels like a much more pleasant cabin. I have yet to sit in a MK8 though I've mostly heard its actually worse then the MK7s of the same model.
This looks really beautiful :O
I was here when this had 300k subs now it has 6m wow congratulations on 6Mil also good car🎊💐
Thanks Mat. I agree, price is the main obstacle to recommend Arteon
Mat let me down when he didn’t do a pirate impression . “Arteon Rrrrrrr ! “
Nice car. It would be good if you tested it's acceleration without launch control as well as that's a more real world test.
Hey mat love you’re content so much! One of the best reviewers ever if not the best!
I wanna buy my second car soon!
I had an abarth 124 spider but crashed it unfortunately!
I would love if you do a subaru wrx 2019 review
Because it’s affordable for me!
Your opinion on the car would let me if i should buy it or not! Thank you!
Just seen one of these in a carpark 😮wow what a beautiful car it is
Vw made the arteon with less cylinders in order to have low fuel consumption in daily use and sporty when you need it and combining that with practicality and sexy looks i think its the ultimate all arounder but it a shame a lot people dont buy it because they want a car with more "premium" badge like bmw mercedes audi etc.
9:04 Matts “specialing” timing gear in use today… is that a technical term 😜
The best actual vw design, love it 🔥
Hey Mat. Could you do a review of the new reshaped model of the BMW X4. And what do you think about the new Brooklyn Grey color? Love the Reviews
"It's just too expensive for what it is" -> Mat, you just defined every VW model
Ain't that the truth, someone at VW is smoking the wrong type of crack with these prices.
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Looks wise this car is one of the best looking wagons out there right now
I think a Audi looks much better
RS4,RS6, taycan sport turismo is better looking for me
@@M_H_H come puoi comparare una vw con una porshe.. categorie totalmente differenti 😅
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I have seen the coupe, hatchback and sedan one and it looks great
This is the Arteon I'd buy if we got the estate in the U.S. Absolutely beautiful!
Congratulations! Your Eevee evolved into Arteon!
This man never hides how he feels about a car lol. If he’s unimpressed he’s unimpressed.
Not sold in Romania, but Romania does get the Arteon R Fastback, and the regular Arteon Shooting Brake.
I'd have the normal arteon love the overall design...nice paint job
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Am I the only one, who is in complete love with shooting brakes and estate vehicles?
This things is a BEAUTY.
We don’t have anything cool in america! THIS PLACE SUCKS!
Americans lel
Trust me, Germany sucks really hard as well.
You pretty much can't do any bigger mods without having stress with the cops. Germany is really anti driving, anti sportscars and anti tuning
And to add to that everything costs so much
I really want this car, I ordered a Golf R instead.
@@Daniel-dj7fh Of course you cant mod your car mindlessly. Its common sense. You need to prove that what youre doing doesnt endanger or hinders others around you. Being responsible is very different to "sucking". People like you "suck" and you better search for some place really far away from Germany if you want to be a d***head with your car. Almost all European countries have regulations on tunning.
I don'care if i miss next upload, dear mr. Matt !
Can you do a review of the Nissan Primera, plus a side by side comparison between the UK and Japanese model and a drag race with other cars from 2000 to 2002
Two things:
1: I always thought a "shooting brake" was a 2 (3) door estate.
ii: What happened to your use of the private test track?
c: Careful with those low angle shots when you're wearing shorts.
Re C , Matt you need to be careful of Slipage and any bulging in the Tyre region .
I am sure you Mother warned about this .
Undercarriage Problems not included in the Warantee .
Its not that kind of show.
I love how German car manufacturers actually do the times they promise. With American cars you can drive downhill with tailwind in best weather conditions and don't make the promised time. With a German car you go uphill during rain and still beat the manufacturers time by 1/10 of a second
VAG's ethos, or at least the one straight-up stated by Audi, is that the stated performance is the worst-case scenario.
This sounds so cool!
The shootingbrake looks very awesome 🤩
That’s looks clean af 🔥🔥 get a stage 1 remap on it and it’ll be pretty much perfect
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2:40 even if it doesnt "diffuse" like you mean it, it still helps with fuel economy. which is probably a good thing.
I don’t think you understand that’s not what causes fuel economy actually every single car even electric cars produce pollution because of burning rubber on tyres
@@alexk3469 ehh, okay.. But what does any of that have to do with anything I just said?
@@opvask because doing that isn’t gonna help with saving the environment that fuel economy stuff isn’t doing anything they might aswell make big engines because fuel economy is not burning rubber on tyres
@@alexk3469 i dont understand why you keep talking about saving the world when im just talking about saving a few bucks on gas on your everyday commute??????
@@opvask oh damn your talking about fuel economy and not eco purposes
I love how sharpe it looks.
It looks SICK. Only modification I would do is adding wider arches (Wide Body) and good wheel fitment and this car would turn some heads.
Looks really nice, if only it had a twin turbo V6 and an extra 100hp
just the engine from de S5 with 340 hp,it s enough
@@gabriel_ene no That’s terrible if it’s a “m3” competitor I thought they would at least put a v6 to even try make it similar
@@alexk3469 it’s not a m3 competitor
If it only had this and that it would be a different car..
@@fraud1366 I know not in any way but the video said better than a m3 and I thought oh Volkswagen have made a v6 twin turbo then realised it was a 4 pot then that has nothing To do with it
Amazing
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It looks beautiful!
Watson is really good at being able to review this car anywhere like the atmosphere in the countryside. greetings from us Honda Indonesia car sales🙏
Such a gorgeous car that comes from a non-luxury brand ❤️
Well, they also produce cars like audi, porsche, lambo and bugatti so...
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@@mehmedmehmed745 stuns me how little people know about the cars they buy
My neightbour has this car in the same spec, it looks absolutely brutal
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Beautiful shooting brake
The rear off this cars is beautiful. Love the design.
The Arteon is easily the best looking VW ever made.
Passat CC for me
VW Type 181 🤣
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@@dan_6915 it was the Passat CC before for me too, but the Arteon is like a step up from that.
Scirocco?
That car is BEAUTIFUL! Only problem is the price! I was honestly expecting it to be like 40k...For the price, I really don't think it's worth it...
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Hey Matt, just wondering if there's any particular reason you don't show or do a drag race with Japanese Cars/Suvs?
It's probably not for sale in the U.S. but I wish it were. Bueatyful car and the color is great too!
The Arteon looks mutch better than the bmw 3 series in my opinion.
That fact that this is more expensive than the M340i touring is laughable 😂
Gotta pay for that dieselgate lol
The audacity of vw bro xD
True 😅
As a BMW fanboy I'd rather have this arteon than a m340i, this thing is bloody gorgeous! And with a 600€ stage 1 tune you have a 400hp arteon. Though I think this car needs a bigger engine.
The negative points that people bring about this car are just them nitpicking.
I guess you're not really a BMW fanboy after all
Absolutely amazing looking car. GJ
Stunning , im impressed
8:55 Prof. Mat Watson dropping knowledge 🤓
I feel like VWs interiors seriously let down the exterior appearance of their cars
Very comfortable car nice one mat
This has to be the best Volkswagen video on carwow in history especially the fact that it doesnt have a soft limiter
Shooting Brakes have 2 doors and a hatch. This is actually a station wagon.
The arteon is based on a "coupe" not a sedan hence shooting brake
I know it has 4 doors but they class it as a coupe
@@make.oxtail.cheap.again1 They class it incorrectly then.
@@wx2999 lol not saying your wrong but the way they get away with it is because the car is classed as a coupe.... but a coupe shouldnt be 4 door anyway imo
You can't compete this to m340i come on men 340 different level
One of the best looking car on the market, it is simply stunning
Can you also do comparison table fo similar cars and their price pls?
Can We Please appreciate the Fact that carwow always uploads a video everyday ❤
20" wheels are unnecesary when you have small brakes like that. It's just going to make the ride worst and potholes more dangerous for breaking your wheels.
Looks are more important
Fantastic looking vehicle - a shame about the powertrain, but still wish we got these across the pond
I miss the R36, when volkswagens were cool.
It had a 3.6 VR6 310bhp 4motion. Back then in 2007 I managed to convince my dad to get the step down which was the same 255bhp 3.2 from the golf R32. And he still dailies it to this day.
I still have 2012 3.6 VR6 300hp in CC (arteon predecessor) and its driving orchester.
Since, all tech reviewers started reviewing electric cars, Mat should start reviewing phones 😁, I would watch for sure.
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I mean he is rocking that Z Fold 2 after all
Wtf no
@@Sam-mw5hx why not?
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Non fake tailbpipes???!!! 'Pass's out'
Do they have this in the U.S market? Because I will totally buy it
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