2018MY Arteon Discussion Thread

[tigger73]

Also interesting to note is that the dealership told me that the Arteon is *NOT* part of the VW Corporate Program - so corporate discounting does not apply.

I'd like someone else to find this out. I'm not sure if they were just saying that, or if it's a legit story.

It's often the case that for the first 6(ish) months that VW doesn't provide corporate pricing for new models. VW feels that they don't need to offer discounts to move the new models as demand often is more than supply and they can shift the cars without offering corporate rates.

[Demonoid]

I just got back from a dealership aswell and sat in one. The seating position (for me) is much better than the Skoda Superb. I found I had a lot more clearance between my legs and the steering wheel than the Superb.

Also - the section in the center console where you put your phone in the Arteon is useless. Does VW know that people have moved on from the iPhone 3GS? Seriously...ain't no way you'd get a modern sized smart phone in there.

I can confirm - no wireless charging. So looks like that option is only for the Euro market.

I got priced up for $78300 RRP drive away, full full options (metallic paint, sunroof, sound & style package).
Options are $1923ea (GST inc). And the metallic paint varies between $500 - $700 depending on what you want. The price I got included the Manganese Grey.

They said that when it comes to it, they will be able to do better.

Also interesting to note is that the dealership told me that the Arteon is *NOT* part of the VW Corporate Program - so corporate discounting does not apply.

I'd like someone else to find this out. I'm not sure if they were just saying that, or if it's a legit story.

Yes this is what I have found out to. Not just from VW but also my fleet guy.
I have also discovered that my workplace does not allow me to novate cars higher than the luxury car tax threshold so I have bit the bullet and decided to save myself about $15k and just go with the regular Passat 206 R-line.

[Mr_206]

Was the previous pics the Magensium Grey?

[DreamensioN]

Here are pics of the white one I looked at...

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Was the previous pics the Magensium Grey?

Yeah, the pics I posted were in Magnesium Grey. Looks really good in that color.

Here are pics of the white one I looked at...

Which dealership was the white one at? The pics I posted were taken at Austral VW (Newstead Qld).

[ope126]

I noticed a Black Arteon driving south bound on Logan Rd yesterday afternoon (just near Garden City). Looks awesome on the road...

[Mr_206]

Anyone got pics of the Pyrit Silver with 20inch wheels, thats what i've ordered!

[DreamensioN]

Which dealership was the white one at? The pics I posted were taken at Austral VW (Newstead Qld).

Westpoint VW at Indooropilly. They have a black one there aswell with the sound & style package & sunroof.

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Westpoint VW at Indooropilly. They have a black one there aswell with the sound & style package & sunroof.

Nice - black is another color I'm interested in.

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I'm a little disappointed that it does 0-100km/h in the same speed as my R36 (5.6s) - which is slower than the latest Golf R!

ABT in Germany have a tune available..

ABT has done some cool stuff on the Arteon... Wishful thinking...

VW Arteon with 336 hp and 420 Nm

... does anyone know if this will be available in Australia? and is it possible to get an engine tune without voiding the warranty?

- being a turbo, it's only a matter of time until someone offers a tune for it I guess.