It’s time to face facts my fellow 40-to-50-something’s, we’re now squarely in middle age. Sure, we nonetheless assume we’re in our 20s, however one strong day of yard work and you turn out to be painfully aware of your real age. But with age comes success; you’ve clawed your means up the ladder at work, and you’re finally constructing your financial savings account. You’re not yet prepared to jump into a BMW, Audi, or a Lexus (ugh). And whilst you love your GTI or Golf R, it’s simply not as sensible as you wish it had been; the kids’ sports equipment isn’t getting any smaller. An neither are the kids. Is there one thing a doesn’t-observe-traditions person like you can drive without feeling too flashy yet still provides you a healthy dose of driving pleasure? The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon might be simply that car. After spending the higher part of the day driving and riding within the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon, I can’t help however compare it to their legendary scorching hatch.
Both have a effectively defined sporty nature, a standard structure, an upscale (for the most half - more on that later) interior, and a rear hatch. But is the Arteon the “true Gran Turismo” that VW execs acknowledged it's in their product presentation? It just is likely to be. For those who haven’t stored up with Volkswagen news, the Arteon is a “four-door coupe.” Now should you suppose this is a direct replacement for the CC, the designers who created the Arteon would disagree with you. For this new mannequin, VW said the designers started from a clear sheet of paper. The truth that it is a liftback and never a trunked-sedan shows how they took a fresh take a look at this mannequin. As someone who is drawn to autos with a wholesome dose of visual drama, the Arteon confidently checks my fashion box. There are robust character lines all around the automotive that all point again to the daring grille. From comments in our boards, some individuals are a bit of turned off by the front-finish styling but in-individual the grille and front graphics work very properly to present this sedan a low, wide, and aggressive face.
It’s surprisingly imposing in a rear view mirror. Volkswagen had a Kurkuma Yellow SEL Premium R-Line displayed within the hotel courtyard, and the metallic paint accented the traces of the automotive beautifully. I’ve seen the Kurkuma Yellow on Atlases and was by no means drawn to it, nevertheless it seems to be entirely completely different on the Arteon. Pictures don't do the paint shade justice. If you’re fascinated in this metallic paint, purchase one now; whereas gorgeous, this colour may not make it to the 2020 model. Looking again at past fashions, past the Karmann Ghia and perhaps the CC, there haven’t been many really sexy Volkswagens; the kind loaded with curves and confidence. Handsome and conservative styling has always been a mainstay at VW, but the Arteon is sexy. And the execs current were all very proud of the car. The time period “smart luxury” was used greater than once in describing the Arteon. I’m not 100% on-board with that label, however there is some validity to it. You see, the Arteon provides the sort of features luxurious automobile consumers are searching for: the latest in digital devices like fast-response contact-display screen infotainment, Apple and Android cellphone pairing, and the slick digital cockpit.
To this, they’ve added a number of safety options like Front Assist, Side Assist, Rear Traffic Alert, and eight (EIGHT!) airbags. Not unhealthy. Higher trim level cars come with Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Assist, Park Assist (can assist parallel park and even normal-park the automotive), and much more. And like the proverbial icing-on-the-cake, all Arteons come customary with Dynamic Chassis Control; switching between the driving modes adjustments steering, damping, and throttle response. SEL models add VW’s Digital Cockpit, Nappa leather seats, and a panoramic sunroof. VW’s 4Motion all-wheel-drive system is available on both SE and SEL fashions. SEL Premium models add 4Motion, cooled entrance seats, massaging driver’s seat, heated rear seats, the 700 watt Dynaudio stereo, independent rear temperature controls, energy rear hatch, ambient lighting, and a slew of digital security gizmos. Not enough design for you? The R-Line package can be added to any trim degree. R-Line Arteons function unique front and rear bumper fascias, 19 or 20-inch wheels, alloy interior trim items, what appeared to be a thicker steering wheel (with silver stitching), and a black headliner. But How Does It Drive?
