The petrols begin with a turbocharged 1.5-litre unit. So, given the choice we’d opt for the 187bhp turbocharged 2.0-litre as an alternative. We’ve tested it against the 197bhp 2.0-litre petrol within the XE and it proved quicker in pretty much each respect, offering all the performance you would fairly need. And if you want an automatic gearbox, the premuim over an automatic version of the 1.5 TSI a hundred and fifty is very small. Again, for individuals who love a bit extra oomph, there’s a twin-turbo petrol. With a thumping 276bhp and a willingness to rev, it is properly quick, as its 0-62mph time of simply 5.6sec attests. Depending on which engine you select, it’ll include a six-pace handbook gearbox or seven-pace DSG automated one. The guide is smooth and mild to use, whereas the auto shifts slickly on the move but could be jerky at parking speeds. In wet or slippery conditions, front-wheel-drive Arteons can battle for traction, so it’s worth contemplating 4Motion 4-wheel drive that’s out there either as an possibility or standard on the most powerful engines. Even on greasy roads, this offers terrific grip out of tight corners.
Which brings us neatly on to the handling. The Arteon’s steering is nicely weighted and exact - if not as feelsome because the XE’s or the most effective-set-up four Series’. As commonplace, you get variable steering, which is calmer at excessive speeds for higher stability however faster around city for less arm-twirling - an actual boon when parking in tight spots. The Arteon is bought as a sportier mannequin and, as such, it will get tweaked suspension to make it significantly better planted by corners than the Passat, with a lot of grip. Still, for keener drivers, it misses out on the playfulness of the best rear-wheel-drive 4 Series or XE. The Arteon rides pretty well. We’ve pushed vehicles with normal non-adaptive suspension in addition to ones with the non-obligatory Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) adaptive dampers. On the latter, even when set in Normal (considered one of three modes), the Arteon rides effectively both at motorway speeds and around town. Sharper potholes and ridges hit at speed are the one things that catch it out and cause it to thump. The standard suspension is equally compliant at velocity but extra unsettled in town, particularly when paired with larger wheels.
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