Summary
The Volkswagen Arteon is a luxury sedan-style hatchback, and it is great for single drivers, couples and families. Standard safety features like a rearview camera make it safe, and there are even more features when you reach higher trim levels, such as a multiview camera system. It seats five and has above-average room in the cabin and cargo area. Though the quality of the interior is not at the same level as other luxury cars, the tech offering is impressive. The Volkswagen Arteon handles short and long trips and you'll be comfortable driving in the city and on highways.
Safety
Like other vehicles produced by Volkswagen, the Volkswagen Arteon is a safe car. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety gave it a Good rating in 2019. The base model has many safety features, such as a rearview camera, blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking. Optional features include park and lane assist and a multiview camera system.
The Volkswagen Arteon has dual front side-mounted airbags, passenger airbags and front and rear head airbags. You and your passengers will be safe when riding in this car.
Interior
The Volkswagen Arteon comes standard with heated front seats, and there is the option for heated rear seats. You might also consider the massaging driver's seat for added luxury. This vehicle is child friendly with LATCH car-seat connectors. Tri-zone automatic climate control keeps the entire car heated or cooled just the way you want it. The Volkswagen Arteon’s interior is made with quality materials, but not always at the same level as other luxury-class vehicles. Overall, this is a stylish and practical sedan-style hatchback.
Technology
The Volkswagen Arteon has competitive tech features for a luxury vehicle. The infotainment system is standard, and it is easy to use. Driver aids such as a rearview camera and blind-spot monitoring are standard. Other standard tech includes Bluetooth, two USB ports and HD and satellite radio. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also standard. If you are looking for an upgrade, you might consider the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit system, which replaces the standard instrument cluster.
Space
The Volkswagen Arteon has excellent space for a luxury car. The front seats offer great leg and headroom, even if you are tall. The rear seats have good headroom and above-average legroom. You will be set for longer trips with the family. The cargo space is also impressive. The hatchback reveals 27 cubic feet of space, and if you want more space, you can fold down the rear seats. This is more space than most sedans.
Comfort
The Volkswagen Arteon provides a very comfortable ride. Both the front and rear seats are supportive and spacious, so longer trips are not a problem for you or your passengers. As a driver, you can look forward to a powerful engine, quick steering and overall stability. The Volkswagen Arteon offers adaptive suspension in three settings, comfort, normal and sport. You may feel rough roads within the cabin, but it'll be smooth sailing on the highway.
