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Hi,
Any Arteon owner that can share some real life feedbacks?
I was looking at new shape A7 (out of budget) and I’ve come across the Arteon, seems interesting.. Bi-TDI models with a decent mileage seems rare but in budget, nothing available on the shooting break spec.
Interested on what they are like to drive, mpg, reliability and response from the auto box.
Loading space seems massive but, will it fit 2 bikes in the boot with the seats down?
Thanks
Any Arteon owner that can share some real life feedbacks?
I was looking at new shape A7 (out of budget) and I’ve come across the Arteon, seems interesting.. Bi-TDI models with a decent mileage seems rare but in budget, nothing available on the shooting break spec.
Interested on what they are like to drive, mpg, reliability and response from the auto box.
Loading space seems massive but, will it fit 2 bikes in the boot with the seats down?
Thanks
I'm fairly new in to Arteon ownership having just replaced a Passat Alltrack Wolfsburg.
I went from a 2.0 TDi to a 206 TSI so a big difference in performance. Definitely enjoying the quieter side of low speed driving.
Mine is an Australian Spec R-Line Shooting Brake so equipment levels are higher than UK models.
The DSG is better in the Arteon Vs the Alltrack, still a little hesitant at low speed pulling away but faultless after that.
Loving it so far, the only slight niggle is that I feel build quality has dropped a little from my 2017/2018 Alltrack to this 2022 build Arteon, it has a few more little rattles for example but that's only really on rougher roads outside of the city.
I would happily recommend it.
I went from a 2.0 TDi to a 206 TSI so a big difference in performance. Definitely enjoying the quieter side of low speed driving.
Mine is an Australian Spec R-Line Shooting Brake so equipment levels are higher than UK models.
The DSG is better in the Arteon Vs the Alltrack, still a little hesitant at low speed pulling away but faultless after that.
Loving it so far, the only slight niggle is that I feel build quality has dropped a little from my 2017/2018 Alltrack to this 2022 build Arteon, it has a few more little rattles for example but that's only really on rougher roads outside of the city.
I would happily recommend it.
I have a 19 Arteon with the top spec petrol engine. This is a detuned golf R engine. I would say the reverse camera is an option worth seaking out as it is a big car. The adaptive cruise and lane assist means it virtually drives itself on motorways.
I like the DSG box, maybe not perfect at low speeds but fine once up and running. Some people have had issues with them though and it's a £2k plus fix. VW approved used warranty take any worry away.
Boot is an excellent size. I would think you could get two bikes in with the seats down but can't confirm.
DCC is another good option which I think is standard on the top spec petrol. Makes the car a bit comfier around town with the ability to firm up when moving on a bit.
Keeps me happy as a family car/cruiser which can do 0-60 in five and a half seconds when I feel like it.
I like the DSG box, maybe not perfect at low speeds but fine once up and running. Some people have had issues with them though and it's a £2k plus fix. VW approved used warranty take any worry away.
Boot is an excellent size. I would think you could get two bikes in with the seats down but can't confirm.
DCC is another good option which I think is standard on the top spec petrol. Makes the car a bit comfier around town with the ability to firm up when moving on a bit.
Keeps me happy as a family car/cruiser which can do 0-60 in five and a half seconds when I feel like it.
I’m thinking of changing our 2016 Passat Alltrack which we’ve had for seven years now (and loved) for an Arteon R Shooting Brake. Having seen the new shape Passat which looks like a Chinese MG it doesn’t appeal at all - shame given the B8 Passat wagon is a handsome thing.
Interested to know if the boot is appreciably smaller - I guess the rear hatch is more raked than the Passat wagon. We also liked the three zone climate control in the Alltrack which kids can control from rear seats - Arteon doesn’t seem to have it though unless it was an option, but never seen one specced with it.
Haven’t driven one yet but imagine the performance difference between the 190tdi Alltrack and the full fat petrol R will be quite noticeable….
Can’t find much out there on the Arteon R, seems a bit niche?
Will be looking for a 12 month old example which has depreciated a bit. Do they all have Harmon Kardon and is it worth seeking out?
Interested to know if the boot is appreciably smaller - I guess the rear hatch is more raked than the Passat wagon. We also liked the three zone climate control in the Alltrack which kids can control from rear seats - Arteon doesn’t seem to have it though unless it was an option, but never seen one specced with it.
Haven’t driven one yet but imagine the performance difference between the 190tdi Alltrack and the full fat petrol R will be quite noticeable….
Can’t find much out there on the Arteon R, seems a bit niche?
Will be looking for a 12 month old example which has depreciated a bit. Do they all have Harmon Kardon and is it worth seeking out?
Edited by bedonde on Wednesday 18th October 06:58
bedonde said:
I’m thinking of changing our 2016 Passat Alltrack which we’ve had for seven years now (and loved) for an Arteon R Shooting Brake.
I flicked through a Matt Watson video on one of these when the decent lease deals were floating around a couple of months ago and the one thing I remember is him pointing out the rear windows that don't open all the way. Thought I'd mention!Edited by bedonde on Wednesday 18th October 06:58
I had an Arteon R-Line 2.0TDI (150ps) as a courtesy car 2 weeks ago. It had only done 8k miles. I was sufficiently whelmed.
The fit and finish was good, it "felt" nice, being the R-Line it had most of the extras (although no reverse cam) and someone had previously knocked the rear bumper so the parking sensors didn't work when reversing either.
I didn't care for the massive infotainment screen as it was a fingerprint magnet and not all that intuitive to use. The digital dash was a nice touch, but largely unnecessary.
I also didn't care for the capacitive "buttons" on the steering wheel and the lag between input and output.
I found the DSG-7 to be quite annoying at low speeds, especially exiting junctions or entering roudabouts, it just felt lethargic and unresponsive. I absolutely understand people's frustration with that gear box now. For context, my daily is an Octavia VRS with the previous gen DSG-6 which is significantly better in my opinion, how much of that is down to the power train remains to be seen.
The box may respond better with a more powerful engine strapped to it, the 2.0TDI in 150ps map was torquey enough in the powerband, so accelerating to motorway speed was swift, trying to accomplish anything outside of the powerband though, was a dice-roll.
Once you get going it's a fairly pleasant place to sit, cruising on the motorway in 7th is a serene if not boring affair. Average MPG for the week I had the car was 56mpg, mainly motorway miles, for reference my average in the Octavia is 39mpg on the same route.
As for loading, 2 bikes? I couldn't say. The hatch opening is quite large, however, the coupe style roofline may hinder loading bikes. I can get a 29er in the Octavia without taking the wheel off but I don't think it would be big enough for two without potentially damaging the bikes or the interior of the car.
If it were my money I'd be seeking out a Skoda Superb L&K 2.0TDI 190ps for a nice balance of spec, comfort, fuel efficiency and power, or the same but with the detuned Golf R engine which I believe is roughly 270ps.
The fit and finish was good, it "felt" nice, being the R-Line it had most of the extras (although no reverse cam) and someone had previously knocked the rear bumper so the parking sensors didn't work when reversing either.
I didn't care for the massive infotainment screen as it was a fingerprint magnet and not all that intuitive to use. The digital dash was a nice touch, but largely unnecessary.
I also didn't care for the capacitive "buttons" on the steering wheel and the lag between input and output.
I found the DSG-7 to be quite annoying at low speeds, especially exiting junctions or entering roudabouts, it just felt lethargic and unresponsive. I absolutely understand people's frustration with that gear box now. For context, my daily is an Octavia VRS with the previous gen DSG-6 which is significantly better in my opinion, how much of that is down to the power train remains to be seen.
The box may respond better with a more powerful engine strapped to it, the 2.0TDI in 150ps map was torquey enough in the powerband, so accelerating to motorway speed was swift, trying to accomplish anything outside of the powerband though, was a dice-roll.
Once you get going it's a fairly pleasant place to sit, cruising on the motorway in 7th is a serene if not boring affair. Average MPG for the week I had the car was 56mpg, mainly motorway miles, for reference my average in the Octavia is 39mpg on the same route.
As for loading, 2 bikes? I couldn't say. The hatch opening is quite large, however, the coupe style roofline may hinder loading bikes. I can get a 29er in the Octavia without taking the wheel off but I don't think it would be big enough for two without potentially damaging the bikes or the interior of the car.
If it were my money I'd be seeking out a Skoda Superb L&K 2.0TDI 190ps for a nice balance of spec, comfort, fuel efficiency and power, or the same but with the detuned Golf R engine which I believe is roughly 270ps.
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