The sexiest VW ever? Volkswagen Arteon R GT 320 hp AWD REVIEW

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  • čas přidán 6. 06. 2024
  • This is our in-depth review of the VW Arteon R Gran Turismo (GT) with a short comparison to the Arteon R Shooting Brake. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.
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    00:00 Introduction with Launch Control
    00:15 Exterior Gran Turismo
    01:42 Comparison Arteon Shooting Brake
    02:29 Rear Arteon GT
    03:20 Exhaust sound check
    03:30 Engine
    03:57 Interior Arteon R
    05:13 Seating position
    06:30 Instruments & HUD
    07:07 More user interface
    08:24 Infotainment
    10:10 Rear seating
    10:59 Trunk Gran Turismo
    12:14 Trunk Shooting Brake
    12:46 Driving Autobahn
    19:01 Driving countryside
    20:57 Sound check in tunnel
    21:10 Agile driving
    23:10 Conclusion
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  • @autogefuehl
    @autogefuehl  Před 3 lety +15

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    00:00 Introduction with Launch Control
    00:15 Exterior Gran Turismo
    01:42 Comparison Arteon Shooting Brake
    02:29 Rear Arteon GT
    03:20 Exhaust sound check
    03:30 Engine
    03:57 Interior Arteon R
    05:13 Seating position
    06:30 Instruments & HUD
    07:07 More user interface
    08:24 Infotainment
    10:10 Rear seating
    10:59 Trunk Gran Turismo
    12:14 Trunk Shooting Brake
    12:46 Driving Autobahn
    19:01 Driving countryside
    20:57 Sound check in tunnel
    21:10 Agile driving
    23:10 Conclusion
    #VW #VWArteonR
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    • @TrumanBurbankFE
      @TrumanBurbankFE Před 3 lety

      Your gf has good taste, a gold Cartier Santos, nice.

    • @younesten5106
      @younesten5106 Před 3 lety

      Is this legendary car sold in Canada and the United States of America?

    • @cloudstrife8436
      @cloudstrife8436 Před 3 lety

      Love your channel and your attention to the smallest details. I have an unrelated question: when did the arteon start having torque vectoring? I have a 2019 model with 4 motions equipped but I don't know if it does have torque vectoring or no.

  • @mattinsydney3236
    @mattinsydney3236 Před 3 lety +34

    I love my Arteon, already tuned to 335HP; it’s awesome and still gets lots of compliments 3 years after I bought it from the showroom.

    • @richardwagner7491
      @richardwagner7491 Před 3 lety

      2.0 tsi by ABT? Or?

    • @mattinsydney3236
      @mattinsydney3236 Před 3 lety +4

      @@richardwagner7491 it’s been fitted with Racechip, it’s just as good as an ABT tune that I’ve had previously.

    • @TheBigdaddy9448
      @TheBigdaddy9448 Před 2 lety

      Did you do anything with the exhaust?

    • @sylent6
      @sylent6 Před rokem

      So your Arteon tune is just as good as the R?

    • @mattinsydney3236
      @mattinsydney3236 Před rokem +2

      @@sylent6 I was unable to compare side by side but I believe the tuner box gave it even slightly more power than the R

  • @andrewmarsden1970
    @andrewmarsden1970 Před 3 lety +105

    Always liked the Arteon. The R looks compelling. Would go for the estate.

  • @gery4870
    @gery4870 Před 3 lety +68

    The best review from the best German Journalist !! Congrats man !!

  • @laurentiutrifan8173
    @laurentiutrifan8173 Před 3 lety +47

    The "shooting brake" is quite cool.

    • @Breadfan00
      @Breadfan00 Před 3 lety +17

      @@Alex..... ...And here we have an individual that knows nothing about cars.
      (No offense bro)

    • @almac9203
      @almac9203 Před 3 lety

      @@Alex..... one is built on the MQB platform and the other is built on the MLB platform. Not related at all.

    • @alancaesar1375
      @alancaesar1375 Před 3 lety

      Agree👍

    • @darkbol10
      @darkbol10 Před 2 lety

      just got mine I confirm best feeling ever

  • @big2ej
    @big2ej Před 3 lety +22

    13:45 hahaha ! Your synergy with the passenger is working so well! keep doing it this way.

  • @aaronquanchan
    @aaronquanchan Před 3 lety +5

    Always top content Thomas! I'm proper late, but can't miss it. Also enjoy seeing the old filming style a bit. Makes a nice change and I enjoy looking at you present the vehicle this way.

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  Před 3 lety +1

      thanks! Yeah I thought let's mix it up from time to time.

  • @Spartan117A51
    @Spartan117A51 Před 3 lety +8

    This is the Jetta the boys have all been waiting for. This car is freaking beautiful

  • @markshaz8691
    @markshaz8691 Před 3 lety +6

    Love the estate/shooting brake version, good looking car. Thanks Thomas.

  • @barrysmith7291
    @barrysmith7291 Před 3 lety +2

    Always gives the best in-depth reviews

  • @taufiqteo8468
    @taufiqteo8468 Před 3 lety +9

    one of the most good looking car ever built! love it!

  • @koichi.k1161
    @koichi.k1161 Před 3 lety +18

    Really does look good, especially in this white.

  • @sparkford04
    @sparkford04 Před 3 lety +1

    This car is starting to grow on me Thomas,thanks to you.👍😍

  • @amoliveira7357
    @amoliveira7357 Před 3 lety +1

    Very beautiful car!!!👏👏👏... Unfortunately, not available in Brazil yet. This is the best CZcams channel!!!

  • @benoit.b9337
    @benoit.b9337 Před 3 lety +3

    Looks awesome in this guise. Great review!

  • @philippesandmeier3736
    @philippesandmeier3736 Před 3 lety +3

    Great review of an amazing VW! I hope it comes to the U.S. as well. May help Arteon sales on this side of the pond.

  • @ChristopherB806
    @ChristopherB806 Před 2 lety +2

    Excellent review. Thank you! 👍

  • @WYXYXYW
    @WYXYXYW Před 3 lety +4

    Very nice car! 🎶✨
    You got Style in your reviews, Thomas! Keep it up, very cool and in deep review, yet in only 25 minutes! Cheers🍻🎵

  • @darrynvermaak9055
    @darrynvermaak9055 Před 2 lety +2

    First video I’ve seen from you and I just wanted to let you know that you’ve gained another sub :) love this car and your in depth review was compelling, keep up the great work

  • @hashaliphilemonasher6136
    @hashaliphilemonasher6136 Před 3 lety +2

    This has been my favorite car. I really love it.

  • @gordonhamilton727
    @gordonhamilton727 Před 3 lety

    I always give Thomas a thumbs up.....before he starts talking.

  • @crynkuna2444
    @crynkuna2444 Před 3 lety +1

    Oooh that car is gorgeous, elegant and sporty looking! Just right power, excellent family car

  • @_b_k
    @_b_k Před 3 lety +2

    Super exhaust sounds, the rest is quite nice 😊

  • @borismarinov9686
    @borismarinov9686 Před 3 lety +1

    Great review as usual.

  • @guenthermichaels5303
    @guenthermichaels5303 Před 3 lety +8

    Stunning ..what a great looking car..It looks like an audi etron gt, with the bonus of a hatchback.
    And you can refuel in 5 minutes...who needs an ev..

  • @shekoo007ss
    @shekoo007ss Před 3 lety

    great review from a great reviewer , peace from cairo

  • @adams7405
    @adams7405 Před 3 lety +8

    Really impressed with the Arteon,went with a 440i in the end mainly due to a 6 cylinder,no 4 can compare at this level.In other ways it was surprising close.The VW badge means it will be great to buy after a few years,I have seen a 2017 TSI 30k with warranty nudging 15k in the UK

  • @spooner3452
    @spooner3452 Před 3 lety

    Wow! Amazing car both in design and performaces :) Awesome!

  • @steveince6732
    @steveince6732 Před 3 lety +1

    Brave choice of matching trousers Thomas!

  • @ClaireYunFarronXIII
    @ClaireYunFarronXIII Před 3 lety +21

    My dog when the mailman shows up: 12:51 😂

  • @genesisg7022
    @genesisg7022 Před 2 lety +4

    The only problem that I had with this vehicle was power. This one has added to what is a very nice package.

  • @potatocubes69
    @potatocubes69 Před 3 lety +1

    It looks so good!!

  • @albertviscione-2q0b3
    @albertviscione-2q0b3 Před 2 lety +2

    VW could really have a home run here with the most beautiful VW ever build of high quality and Audi level features and luxury. I would love to see the rumored twin turbo V6 putting out 409 HP in an R or RS version come to be and please try and keep the price reasonable just below the brands like Benz, BMW, Audi. That car would blow away the competition from many competitive brands and higher in America, Japan and Germany. This car has beautiful lines in German tradition and engineering. Throw on a beautifully deigned set of wheels that complements the car and it looks like nothing else on the road. I have a 2013 (low mileage) 4Motion, V6 Executive CC 280 HP (a rare car in America) and I have loved it, fun to drive. I would get an Arteon R but need that power over a base 4 cylinder, haven't seen the 320 hp here in America, only the 268 hp version. A little more please for a car that size and weight. Hopefully the tire wear issue on the CC has been corrected on the Arteon. I hope VW will continue this flagship car and market it!!! Put commercials on the airways showing this car's beauty and capabilities in an aggressive marketing campaign, it will work in America. Show it on the back roads ripping through corners, hear the engine roar, show it on a track and show it's beautiful looks. I bet many don't even know much about it. I am an auto enthusiast and why I do not see a lot more in America baffles me as it is much more beautiful than many cars on the road, and many Americans love performance luxury cars.

  • @kensouza9239
    @kensouza9239 Před 3 lety +12

    Thomas is such a nice guy

  • @bh2155
    @bh2155 Před 3 lety +2

    It's a nice looking ride hopefully they will use some of the design elements of this car into their ID cars.

  • @antoniomontanaro7685
    @antoniomontanaro7685 Před 2 lety +1

    Me encanta el diseño en su totalidad y su mecánica 2.0 es explosiva al momento de acelerar y sentir como ruge ese motor ...

  • @stephenhendricks103
    @stephenhendricks103 Před 3 lety +24

    Great review, Thomas! On this side of the Atlantic (US Washington state in my case) the Areton is tremendously underappreciated though not by me. Sadly, as is the case with almost all VWs we Americans don't have the options provided to Europeans. The basic Golf has been dropped in the US as a result of slow sales. Our Passat is larger, less expensive, and less well equipped than the European version. The US version of the Jetta is larger than its predecessor and not sold in Europe as far as I know. The same is true of our "midsize" VW SUVs, the Atlas and the Cross Sport. The Touareg disappeared when the Atlas was introduced. Our only Tiguan is what Europeans know as the "AllSpace" version. Even the fabulous EA888 2.0L engine lacks the dual injection found in Europe. Of all the vehicles VW offers in the US the GTI, the Golf R, and the Arteon are the closest to their European counterparts.
    As far as the Arteon is concerned, there are a few noteworthy differences. We have no "Shooting Brake" version available here. Like other automakers VW has given up trying to interest Americans in what we once called "station wagons." A few versions from European luxury brands survive but even those are difficult to find on dealer lots and their prices are firmly in the "luxury" category. Among mainstream brands only the Subaru Outback survives and Subaru goes to great lengths to disguise it by calling it an SUV.
    Other differences include the aforementioned lack of dual injection on the EA888 engine in the US Arteon. It's not a major issue (except as a weakness widely cited on the internet) and it's easily remedied with head cleaning mostly in high mileage engines. Still, it's an annoyance. In addition, the US version has a conventional 8 speed AT rather than the European 7 speed DCT. As a GTI owner I think that's a shame but VW has undoubtedly discovered that Americans are suspicious regarding the behavior of an automated manual transmission compared to a conventional automatic.
    Finally, the US won't be getting a full-on "R" version of the Arteon. Rather, we have the "R-Line" in the mid and top trims of the Arteon with HP and torque figures of 268/258 from the 2.0L petrol engine (our only choice). That, too, is a shame but companies including APR offer a Stage I ECU tune that adds significantly to the Arteon's (as well as other VW's) engine performance . And for those who fear risking the loss of VW's factory warranty APR offers a backup warranty that matches VW's version for less than $1000. The HP and torque improvements come close to the European "R's" specs but lacking a brake upgrade it doesn't quite match the factory European specs. Still, it's a time tested ECU upgrade that improves performance tremendously with no discernible loss in reliability and surprisingly little loss in fuel economy. (My last GTI had the APR Stage I tune for 40,000 miles without a single issue.)
    On the bright side for North American consumers, the price of an Arteon on this side of the Atlantic is tremendously appealing. The top two "R-Line" trims of the Arteon with AWD can be purchased for $40K to $43K here in the Seattle area. (Discounts of $6000 to $7000 from MSRP are common.) Even adding $1000 for a Stage I ECU tune and backup warranty puts the transaction price as low as $41,000 plus tax, title, and license (typically amounting to less than 10% of the purchase price.) Current conversion rates put $43,000 equivalent to less than 36,000 Euros. According to sources on the internet, the Arteon R has a starting MSRP of 63,000 Euros plus considerably higher charges for tax, title, and licensing. To be fair, however, Europeans pay in a number of ways including taxes to have excellent well maintained highways where the Arteon can be driven safely and legally at over 100 mph. Our crumbling infrastructure and speed limits allow for no such adventures. :)
    All in all, even with the cost cutting and restricted choices for the Arteon in America, it's a fantastic automobile (imo). For the price the most obvious rival is the KIA Stinger with KIA's new 2.5L turbo 4 cylinder engine that's found in at least 7 KIA, Hyundai, and Genesis vehicles. As the owner of both a VW and a KIA (Sorento) I'm torn as I consider giving my teenager unfettered access to my beloved GTI and I get a new daily driver. The KIA has an advantage in terms of its RWD architecture but with AWD in each, that advantage is mitigated. The Stinger has a superior infotainment and embedded navigation system but in terms of other features and interior quality, the Arteon has numerous advantages. All in all, each is an excellent example of a relatively affordable GT (Grand Touring) sedan in the European tradition with the Stinger leaning more to the sport sedan side and the Arteon projecting a near luxury ambiance. A difficult choice.

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  Před 3 lety +6

      Wow awesome assessment! 🤟

    • @VonDarko
      @VonDarko Před 3 lety +1

      I feel you I would only get the R version of this car. R-line version doesn't interest me.

    • @stephenhendricks103
      @stephenhendricks103 Před 2 lety

      @@VonDarko In that case buy a KIA Stinger. Unlike the Arteon, the Stinger isn't a true European GT but it's an American-ized version that's more likely to fit your taste.

    • @MrLarrylar
      @MrLarrylar Před 2 lety +1

      I love the nearly everything about the Arteon, if it came with the 3.6 engine as in my CC I would've bought one by now. Question is will the Arteon GT (300hp) or shooting-brake be coming to the States?

    • @stephenhendricks103
      @stephenhendricks103 Před 2 lety +3

      @@MrLarrylar It appears the 2022 Arteon sent to the US will include a version with more HP and a DSG in place of the conventional TQ automatic transmission. No chance for a V6, as in your CC, though. It will be a version of VWs venerable EA888 four cylinder engine. (BTW, I also own a CC as well as a GTI with the 4 cylinder engine and I love it.) Furthermore, no chance for the Shooting Brake for the US. VW has tried to interest Americans in wagons, both the Passat and the Golf, with no success. Sad, but unsurprising.

  • @aye3678
    @aye3678 Před 3 lety +3

    Beautiful!

  • @paulreid179
    @paulreid179 Před 3 lety +1

    Great Car Arteon R. The R division is doing some great stuff

  • @jusssy5078
    @jusssy5078 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice, I'm glad to see an estate version, too, with stretched roofline as Porsche did with the Panamera.

  • @tomsmock7674
    @tomsmock7674 Před 3 lety +20

    Personally, I enjoyed the passenger treatment

  • @bengtholmberg8590
    @bengtholmberg8590 Před rokem

    Superbeautiful car! And with that engine and spec. My dreamcar for sure ❤

  • @BearX681
    @BearX681 Před 3 lety +1

    Good review 👍 good car 🚗

  • @miljanivanko2312
    @miljanivanko2312 Před 3 lety

    Arteon R looks amazing...and Thomas...you ..you ...

  • @MattHealey.
    @MattHealey. Před 3 lety +13

    Oh yeah. That’s stunning. Tough choice between this and the Tiguan r

    • @obidean3964
      @obidean3964 Před 3 lety +9

      If you don't need high seating position, get Arteon R. Looks miles better and cooler. Especially the shooting brake. My 2 cents

    • @tgamirov
      @tgamirov Před 3 lety +5

      It’s an easy choice if you live in the US - neither is available.

    • @PeterAlhussein
      @PeterAlhussein Před 3 lety +4

      @@obidean3964 I never understood the love for estate cars, god they look so awful no matter whether its a skoda octavia or amg e63s.
      Practical? absolutely, just terrible looking.

    • @dragospahontu
      @dragospahontu Před 3 lety

      @@obidean3964 no one interested in the Kia Stinger?

    • @obidean3964
      @obidean3964 Před 3 lety

      @@dragospahontu Yes I love the Kia too, it is direct rival to this VW, it also just got midlife cycle refresh

  • @papaniiampah1801
    @papaniiampah1801 Před 11 měsíci

    The shooting brake looks awesome

  • @DavidRCohen-rv2cc
    @DavidRCohen-rv2cc Před 3 lety +1

    I think the Arteon in a slick sedan in a world filled with SUV's (which I love as well, or some of them anyway).
    Its interesting how VW and others offer certain product here, some there and in-between.
    The haptic controls are not my choice either, technology can in certain cases interfere with the driving joy, specially in a GT or an R.
    Simplicity rules when properly applied.
    Be safe and Cheers.....

  • @bondisteve3617
    @bondisteve3617 Před 3 lety

    Thanks Thomas...Struth wot a car...such a good looker.

  • @stefanmolnar4345
    @stefanmolnar4345 Před 3 lety

    Thomas nice job. I have as a company car a 2019 arteon r line 2.0 tsi with 4 motion and 272 hp. It looks great but i must admit this R with the extra performance and styling and tech is ewen better.

  • @BARATTI99
    @BARATTI99 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow, sounds good! Thankfully, nothing like the new S3

  • @n4rek840
    @n4rek840 Před 3 lety +1

    Very beautiful and modern car

  • @pjayscycling
    @pjayscycling Před 3 lety

    Great video as always. I'm now waiting for my Arteon R Shooting Brake which should be delivered end of 2021. I wonder If you could make a video like this with Shooting Brake also? With driving experience and the feeling, it would be great. Greetings!

  • @adamglus1075
    @adamglus1075 Před 3 lety +1

    Very good video 😁🚗😃👍

  • @longbowdt
    @longbowdt Před 3 lety

    Nice product presentation. I'll take the Golf-'R, thank you.

  • @BUEAU
    @BUEAU Před 2 lety

    In love with Arteon. Want all electric

  • @abhiramsulur7030
    @abhiramsulur7030 Před 3 lety +1

    Shooting brake looks stunning

    • @krane15
      @krane15 Před 2 lety

      They both do. These are the best looking cars VW has ever produced. The interior notwithstanding.

  • @whatupyo7260
    @whatupyo7260 Před 3 lety

    The shooting break Looks the business

  • @MrDarrenNice
    @MrDarrenNice Před 3 lety

    I really like this. Not sure about the plastic head up display, really don't like that! And if I had a choice, I would choose the shooting brake, purely on looks alone 😎

  • @Kagee_98
    @Kagee_98 Před 3 lety

    thanks for the reviwe i was waiting for this, really nice car glad to see the real exhaust 💥 and your review is always good 👌😎, is there an autogefühl real exhaust police or only fake exhaust police? 😉

  • @danielbrnec4225
    @danielbrnec4225 Před 7 měsíci

    Not really being a VW fan, but this one looks phenomenal.

  • @ClaireYunFarronXIII
    @ClaireYunFarronXIII Před 3 lety +3

    3:03 Akrapovič exhausts coming? I would love that! 👌

  • @smets-montesines3437
    @smets-montesines3437 Před 3 lety +1

    I bought the same one as the one you show here 14 days ago. I am curious and hopefully it will not take too long to deliver.🙂

  • @user-tg1sy1us6t
    @user-tg1sy1us6t Před rokem

    TOP & BEST
    VW Arteon ~nice car
    really very very good

  • @loganstans6140
    @loganstans6140 Před 3 lety +1

    Congratulations Thomas your lady looks very attractive and you look happy! I would be very happy if it can be seen more often in videos because it will keep it exciting to watch m8!!!

  • @tonibeitlich9948
    @tonibeitlich9948 Před 3 lety

    Sehr schönes Fahrzeug 👍

  • @alexdorow6347
    @alexdorow6347 Před 3 lety +2

    Good Review (as it always is with Thomas🤗). Don' t like the design at all, although it' s obviously a good car. Of course only my personal taste, so it s totally subjective. But nice motorization...

  • @japan4TW
    @japan4TW Před 2 lety

    I think this would be a very good alternative option if you can’t afford an Audi S5. That one has (if I’m not mistaken) a 3.0 V6 with 354 HP. I don’t know the price of the Arteon R but the S5 could easily go over €100K+

  • @timothymiddleton3180
    @timothymiddleton3180 Před 3 lety +9

    VW has always been delusional in the US. If Kia can have the Stinger with 368hp for 50k then this should top out at 44k-45k here.

    • @dragospahontu
      @dragospahontu Před 3 lety

      I mean you can get a Passat with the same engine for 40k

    • @jimjasper9851
      @jimjasper9851 Před 3 měsíci +2

      I think the issue in America is that anything European frightens them, therefore they must find fault with it and rationalise their thoughts. Such a sad country.

  • @thejohnson9204
    @thejohnson9204 Před 3 lety +3

    Digital cockpit good. Capacitive buttons on the steering wheel, not good. I have drive a few cars with these and it easy to set them off when turning corners.

  • @johnssmith4005
    @johnssmith4005 Před 3 lety +155

    While BMW and Mercedes are in a fierce competition on who makes the ugliest cars, VW and Audi are doing a great job .

    • @billx4266
      @billx4266 Před 3 lety +17

      Not really the Golf 8 is ugly

    • @dragospahontu
      @dragospahontu Před 3 lety +4

      @@billx4266 it's cool

    • @nishhnishh1088
      @nishhnishh1088 Před 3 lety +5

      Hahahah. The A class, CLA class etc look way more sexy than this

    • @raphaelschoof8710
      @raphaelschoof8710 Před 3 lety

      True

    • @TD1237
      @TD1237 Před 3 lety +4

      I prefer BMW's newer designs. In the past, I would ignore them cus they lacked anything distinct. The new ones look fantastic to my eyes, though I can see why you'd disagree. Each to their own though.

  • @john4jauas52
    @john4jauas52 Před 3 lety +17

    18:31 Hahah look how he laughs at her. so sweet!!! Thomas who is this woman? your girlfriend? Nice vw Rrrrrrr

  • @TheJacobGZuma
    @TheJacobGZuma Před 3 lety +1

    Great review and great car but the lack of physical controls is a deal breaker. Gonna pick up the new 330e soon, hopefully will save me some gas money. Thomas, have you considered using drones for some exterior motion shots?

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks! Yeah these capacitive buttons are annoying. We sometimes use drones in allowed areas

  • @carstep2
    @carstep2 Před 3 lety +2

    Just bought a new 2020 R Line in Canada. Preferred it over the 2021 because of price but also because I dislike most of the interior controls and appearance changes made in 2021.

    • @juriudre8053
      @juriudre8053 Před 2 lety

      Agree with you, I have a 2019 Arteon and the interior really looks and feels better

  • @Mindseas
    @Mindseas Před 3 lety

    This Arteon has a vibe of a Golf R 7.5 stretched into an Arteon, sans the akrapowitch. Same tech inside, same motor it seems like, haldex, just with the new steering wheel and newer interior design similar to Golf R 8. Even the media unit is the same as in Golf R 7.5.
    Do like the outside desing a lot, and inside too to be honest, but the exhaust sound wasn't very convinsing.
    Nice review, it shows you have a different companion on the seat next to you - who seems to suffer from a mild case of floppy leg syndrome :)

  • @semihgedik6078
    @semihgedik6078 Před rokem

    Best VW i've ever seen

  • @Handsanitzer792
    @Handsanitzer792 Před 3 lety +15

    I’m so happy and excited, but also angry because you don’t get this trim in the states.

    • @stephenhendricks103
      @stephenhendricks103 Před 3 lety +1

      VW is very risk averse in offering models in the US that are likely to cannibalize Audi sales.

    • @TheBigdaddy9448
      @TheBigdaddy9448 Před 2 lety +1

      The Arteon isn't selling well in the states because it doesn't have this power plant. Come on VW, the Arteon R will sell here!!! Just send it!

    • @stephenhendricks103
      @stephenhendricks103 Před 2 lety

      @@TheBigdaddy9448 I'm not sure why you believe the Arteon R would sell well in the US. In general the high performance versions of mainstream midsize sedans have minuscule sales. For example, Toyota says that fewer than 5% of all Camrys sold in the US have the 300 HP V6 engine. Toyota, Nissan, and KIA each offer AWD only on their midsize sedans with their smaller, less powerful powerplants. Why? Because sales are so low it makes no sense to invest more in those models.
      Finally, VW obviously believes that every high performance Arteon sold would risk losing a more expensive, more profitable Audi sale.

    • @TheBigdaddy9448
      @TheBigdaddy9448 Před 2 lety

      @@stephenhendricks103 Where I live, the Kia Stinger sells very well with it's high performance engine. BMW and Audi sedans are a dime a dozen in all models.
      I just think that if VW is going to Promote the R line, do so with the real engine. Don't Just call it an R and put some badge on the car with a few lights and stripes.

    • @stephenhendricks103
      @stephenhendricks103 Před 2 lety +2

      @@TheBigdaddy9448 I don't know where you live but I doubt it's in North America. If you do live in US or Canada you seem to be suffering from what is known as "observation bias" (i.e. seeing what you're expecting/hoping to see.) Despite rave reviews for the Stinger when it was introduced in 2018, its sales have been dismal. The first year KIA dealers sold 17,000 Stingers, considerably below expectations and production. In 2019, that figure dropped to slightly less than 14,000. In 2020 sales declined again, down to 12,500. Sales were so slow last year that there were widespread reports that KIA considered withdrawing altogether it from the North American market. Perhaps your observation that "BMW and Audi sedans are a dime a dozen" comes from the fact that there are so many more sedans from those brands sold despite their significantly higher price tags. For example, the Audi A5/S5 alone, the model most comparable to the Stinger liftback design outsold the Stinger by 50% in 2020. And that Audi sedan is hardly a sales juggernaut.
      Fortunately, KIA didn't give up. And US sales for the fist half of 2021 are up slightly to 6500 units compared to 4350 in the first six months of 2020. The strategy? It wasn't to focus on the high performance twin turbo V6 versions where the most significant change is an active exhaust and a gain of 3 HP. Instead, the entry level four cylinder Stinger was significantly upgraded with a 2.5L 4 cylinder turbo deployed in at least 7 other KIA, Hyundai, and Genesis models. And while twin turbo V6 Stinger sales have been flat the less expensive, less powerful GT-Line version with specs similar to the Arteon has experienced a significant increase in sales. The lesson? Scalding performance in a midsize sedan is not a ticket to strong sales.
      As far as the Arteon is concerned, when Herbert Weiss took over as CEO of the Volkswagen division of VW in 2018 he decided to send the existing version largely unchanged to the US. At the time he said he didn't expect to sell many Arteons on this side of the Atlantic and he didn't care. He wanted Americans to recognize that VW was an automaker with a continuing commitment to European style vehicles including true "Grand Touring" sedans. The Atlas, the Tiguan, the Passat, and the Jetta might be uniquely "American" vehicles but the Arteon was aimed at American consumers looking for an affordable vehicle in the European GT mold. Not scalding 0-60 and quarter mile times but a "grand touring" sedan designed to carry 4-5 passengers and their luggage/gear in comfort at high speeds for hours on meticulously maintained highways, to negotiate twisting backroads, many of which were originally paved by the Romans 2000 years ago, and to fit easily into crowded urban environments.
      Why not give Americans the same high performance "R" version as Europeans? First, as the Stinger example suggests, it likely would not appreciably improve sales, especially as it would significantly increase prices. Second, and even more importantly, if it was a major success it would likely come at the expense of Audi sales in North America. Trading a more expensive, higher profit Audi for a slightly less expensive, less profitable VW is hardly a strong business case from VW's point of view.
      Want an Arteon with stronger straight line acceleration and overall performance? Your best bet is a Stage 1 ECU tune of the magnificently flexible EA888 engine. That would erase any advantage HP and torque the GT-Line Stinger enjoys for less than a thousand dollars. (And contrary to claims that doing so would invalidate the VW factory warranty, that is not an issue.*) With the typical discount of $4k-$6K off the Arteon's MSRP, the price would be virtually the same as the GT-Line Stinger and the vehicle would be significantly more upscale in terms of materials, ambiance, and interior space.
      * The reasons that Stage 1 tuning is not an issue are complicated. But suffice to say that any warranty issues encountered would have to be directly related to the tune in order for a dealer to cancel warranty coverage. Further, some tuning products, such as those from APR can be purchased with a backup warranty that covers the same features as the VW factory warranty for about $500.)

  • @GBIGBIGBI
    @GBIGBIGBI Před 3 lety +4

    Great rEview, thanks a lot Thomas.
    The GTlooks amazing but I still prefer the kombi version of it. :-)
    *the manual shade is a shame. The Leon does this electronically for half the price with a way bigger panoramic roof...
    *I agree the plastic for the HUD is not acceptable at this price range

  • @sakichugouken2474
    @sakichugouken2474 Před 8 měsíci

    Hi Thomas, i heard that suspensionwise and comfort, the Arteon is not as smooth as a B8 Passat and leans more towards the previous CC with a more bumpy-sporty suspension. Do you confirm?

  • @denniskumar3262
    @denniskumar3262 Před 2 lety

    Nice review! But what would you choose, puegeot 508 PSE or Arteon R? In terms of looks and overall usage?

  • @harithrahman5496
    @harithrahman5496 Před 3 lety

    Very nice car 👍🏻

  • @toninocars
    @toninocars Před 3 lety

    Nice looking vw

  • @modelrailwaynoob
    @modelrailwaynoob Před 3 lety

    Digital instruments. I seriously considered the estate but I have two child seats for grandkids so shortlisted the Tiguan, Skoda Kodiaq and Peugeot 5008. I went for the Peugeot 5008 GT Premium auto.

  • @KDpyro
    @KDpyro Před 3 lety

    amazing channel. Liebe Grüße :)

  • @gourami7
    @gourami7 Před 3 lety

    Saw the original years ago in a bronze colour and it did look good
    Hardly see any in the UK, maybe too costly and Audi A7 better known

  • @rajivpn
    @rajivpn Před 2 lety +3

    Im with you i don't like the touch sensitive buttons. VW please bring back tactile buttons and knobs.. .its a lot easier for drivers especially in high traffic countries like Singapore.

  • @sarper_odev
    @sarper_odev Před 3 lety +1

    Finally a Volkswagen that looks good...

  •  Před 3 lety

    Ja! Bring this to the U.S. please! We want the power!

  • @GMTSuburban
    @GMTSuburban Před 2 lety

    Needs to come to the US. For now my tuned Mk7 gli will have to suffice.

  • @johnnysmile01
    @johnnysmile01 Před 3 lety

    Nice design the R have more power but the white color not so great for me like more the greenish color tho nice seats and interior it's nice 💙

  • @barcostudio
    @barcostudio Před rokem

    I love the Arteon ARGH

  • @slantblant1
    @slantblant1 Před 3 lety

    Ugh this thing is just so beautiful. This is the variant that's not available in the US right? The one that was shown alongside the shooting brake version? I want this so bad

  • @flaviojock6807
    @flaviojock6807 Před 2 lety +1

    Ai sim este tem o jogo de rodas esportivas e top o carro ficou muito bonito com estás rodas 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @angusnz7910
    @angusnz7910 Před 3 lety

    Owned Passats since 2002, current a R line bi-tdi wagon. VW keep trying to pry me into a Alltrack 162 which is the new one here. If VW NZ don’t bring in the Arteon R shooting brake I’m off the Europe to get my bloody own 😜

  • @minnesnowtan9970
    @minnesnowtan9970 Před 10 měsíci

    My Jetta back up camera is unusable in the rain, the water distorts to view badly. How is the backup camera when it is protected by the logo?

  • @germancars1520
    @germancars1520 Před 5 měsíci

    Hallo, Thomas! 2.0 tsi dsg 4motion or 2.0 tdi dsg 4motion ? Thank you!

  • @wwnationyopi3298
    @wwnationyopi3298 Před 2 lety

    I’m gonna pick up this car next week but can I place a akrapovic exhaust on it same one on the golf 8r?

  • @rahamanbhuiyan5317
    @rahamanbhuiyan5317 Před 2 lety

    When is this beautiful beast coming to the US?

  • @lkfldfadf
    @lkfldfadf Před 3 lety +39

    Must have been a bring your girlfriend to work day ;)

    • @RandomTheories
      @RandomTheories Před 3 lety +2

      she is flying left and right like a flag 😂

  • @minnesnowtan9970
    @minnesnowtan9970 Před 10 měsíci

    Heads up? I have a 2018 Jetta, so I do not understand the value of heads up unit, I imagine it might be like glare. Could you demonstrate and decribe pros and cons? Can you get a manual transmission in Germany?

  • @Keezy59
    @Keezy59 Před 2 lety +1

    2011-2016 CCs were the sexiest VW ever made..we all know this ❤