The 2019 Arteon's best design detail is that it's not immediately identifiable as a Volkswagen. The brand has produced some very safe designs lately, so it's satisfying to see a sexier shape slink out of the design studios. The Arteon won't inspire envy from A5 Sportback owners, but the VW is a far more pleasing shape than the Nissan Maxima, Toyota Avalon, or Acura TLX. As Volkswagen's flagship four-door straddles full-size mainstream and entry-level luxury segments, however, styling can't assure success on its own. Let's be clear: This is no bargain Audi. 47,705 Arteon are hit or miss, from the center console's hard plastic to the unacceptably cheap "is this a Jetta?" feel of the HVAC knobs. 45,195) will hide cheap materials in their cabins somewhere. The difference is that this mainstream-branded car has more to prove, and others (like the new Avalon) have more soft-touch surfaces inside. Experiencing the Avalon's interior requires walking past its oversized front grille, not a compromise you make with the Arteon.
Audi intenders who see the Arteon as an alternative to the A4 sedan or A5 Sportback hatch will delight in the VW's spacious back seat. It's way better back there than those Audis as long as you watch your head on the way in and bring a 12V-to-USB converter, as there are no rear USB outlets. There is a fifth seat (unlike the four-seat CC before VW added a fifth seat belt), but the sizable drivetrain hump limits its functionality. Like those Audis, the 2019 Arteon is powered by a version of the VW-Audi family's 2.0-liter turbo-four. In the VW's case, the powerplant makes 268 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque and is mated to an eight-speed automatic with front- or all-wheel drive. It won't feel like 268 hp if you've spent as much time as I have with an all-wheel-drive Audi A4 2.0T. The smaller and less powerful Audi is lighter than the Arteon and uses a quick-reacting dual-clutch transmission.
Thing is, that same transmission isn't as smooth at low speeds as the more relaxed Arteon's eight-speed, but the VW isn't trying to compete as a Stinger beater or 3 Series fighter. Yes, you can have fun in the Arteon, whose ride strikes a good balance between isolating comfort and actually feeling the road. But even in Sport mode鈥攚hich adjusts the steering, transmission, and standard adaptive suspension鈥攊t doesn't connect you in quite the same way as, say, our 2019 Car of the Year, the Genesis G70. If you've never pressed an accelerator pedal more than halfway down or where you live doesn't require all-wheel drive, try the front-drive model. 1,800 for VW's 4Motion all-wheel drive might be a good idea for those who live where it snows or for lead-footed drivers who want to avoid torque-steering around town. The engine provides enough oomph for almost every driving situation, and the engine stop/start system is notably less intrusive than the tech we had in our long-term A4.
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The 2018 Volkswagen Jetta is a smaller sedan compared to the mid-size Passat, but they both follow the same template: more substance than style. The Jetta is roomy and sensible, with a relatively frugal base powertrain and low price. This year, the Jetta is available in S, Wolfsburg Edition, SE, SE Sport, SEL, and zippy GLI trim, but all build on a design that debuted for the 2011 model year. The Wolfsburg Edition, named after VW鈥檚 hometown in Germany, is a new addition to the lineup, as is the SE Sport with its 170-horsepower engine. All variants see some minor equipment shuffling and modestly revised styling. You鈥檒l have to squint to see the grille changes, but the new wheels on most trim levels stand out more. Also, VW has dropped the HID headlights that were included on last year鈥檚 Jetta SEL and the GLI loses its formerly standard manual transmission. Additionally, the Jetta lineup now includes a 6-year, 72,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty that doubles last year鈥檚 coverage.
