THE Volkswagen Arteon is returning to Australian showrooms, rising from one variant to a spread of 4 after what will likely be a two-year hiatus from the model’s native line-up when it arrives within the fourth quarter of 2021, with costs ranging from $59,990 plus on-road prices.
Opening the revised Arteon vary would be the 140TSI Class fastback, whereas the Taking pictures Brake 206TSI R-Line wagon stretches budgets to $68,990 earlier than on-roads.
In comparison with the beforehand single absolutely loaded, high-performance variant, the refreshed vary will encompass two powertrains and two bodystyles, the Euro-minded Taking pictures Brake being introduced Down Beneath for the primary time.
Each engine choices are turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinders and, as alluded to by their respective nomenclatures, producing both 140kW/320Nm or 206kW/350Nm relying on the variant, all of which have a seven-speed dual-clutch automated transmission.
The wagons carry a $2000 premium over their sedan counterparts, though each our bodies are outfitted identically within the identify of simplicity.
Normal gear on the entry-level Class trim contains Volkswagen’s newest IQ.Drive driver help and security suite, Nappa leather-based trimmed consolation sport seats with heating, air flow and 12-way power-adjustment plus therapeutic massage perform on the motive force’s facet, Digital Cockpit Professional with head-up show, a 360-degree parking digicam, tri-zone local weather management, powered boot lid/tailgate and 30-colour ambient inside lighting.
There’s additionally a 9.2-inch ‘Uncover Professional’ infotainment system with gesture and voice management, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB+ digital radio and audio piped by means of a Harmon/Kardon premium sound system.
Exterior touches embody IQ.Gentle Matrix LED headlights and premium LED tail-lights with dynamic indicators, 19-inch alloy wheels, metallic paint, and energy folding mirrors with encompass lighting and reminiscence.
All Arteons even have adaptive chassis management suspension.
“Regardless that the entry worth is decrease than ever earlier than, in no way is the Arteon Class missing in specification,” a Volkswagen group Australia (VGA) spokesperson stated in a press release.
“Actually, the Arteon Class has much more specification as customary than the outgoing Arteon.”
Stepping as much as the R-Line provides VW’s 4Motion all-wheel-drive system in addition to extra energy, 20-inch Nashville alloy wheels, 14-way energy adjustable sports activities seats with built-in headrests and R-Line Carbon Nappa leather-appointed trim plus extra aggressive exterior styling courtesy of the R-Line Exterior pack.
An R-Line multi-function sports activities steering wheel can be included.
Simply two non-obligatory extras will likely be supplied along with the raft of ordinary gear on both trim stage, these being a panoramic sunroof ($2000) and pearlescent white paint ($800).
No official efficiency figures have been printed by VGA as but, nevertheless the outmoded mannequin flaunted a 0-100km/h time of 5.6 seconds, a time anticipated to hold over to the brand new 206TSI R-Line.
2022 Volkswagen Arteon pricing*
| 140TSI Class (a) | $59,990 |
| Taking pictures Brake Wagon 140TSI Class (a) | $61,990 |
| 206TSI R-Line (a) | $66,990 |
| Taking pictures Brake 206TSI R-Line | $68,990 |
*Excludes on-road prices
