2018MY Arteon Discussion Thread

[Mr_206]

The only way VW can keep the price down is to pull from the MQB parts bucket so you're always going to have a lot of common equipment. Though other than the 7 speed DSG and some higher end collision avoidance/active safety there's really not a lot spec-wise that's different to the 206TSI Passat. I kind of struggle with the value proposition, but love the styling.

And its that styling why you pay more than a Passat

[Ozsko]

My feeling is that the Arteon will go the same way as the CC did, sales won't happen. The same has happened to the Mazda six, Mazda pushed it up market and the asking is simply too much for the brand. I thought the CC was a brilliant car with four individual seats but the price was too high for the brand.

[doc_777]

Halo models rarely sell in large numbers, nor are they intended to. For some buyers, they are an aspirational purchase. For others, they are one vehicle in a sea of many.
Being a halo model, I don't imagine that VW Australia want - nor intend on having - big sales numbers for the Arteon. That would in fact reduce its appeal for those who regard it as an aspirational purchase.

[Ozsko]

That may well be so but it is supposed to compete with cars which aren't halo models at all, the opposite in fact so the car seems contradictory in that segment. The cars it is competing against are very low end for each manufacturer but because those brands have a perception of luxury and performance people buy them for the brand's recognition which is directly opposite to what VW are trying to do. Watch what happens with the re-sale value of the Arteon, it will resemble a vertical cliff face which won't help either. Brands have a segment and the ones who step outside that generally get a bloody nose.

[doc_777]

I'm sure Ozsko, that VW Australia will give your expertise suitable thought when they need assistance

[Ozsko]

I'm sure Ozsko, that VW Australia will give your expertise suitable thought when they need assistance

Been there and done that.

[Rooboy]

I went and looked at one this morning. It does have a great physical presence and that extra 50cm in the wheelbase is very noticeable in comparison to a regular Passat. Plenty of legroom in the rear but the headroom gets a bit tight. The bootspace is massive with a very long floor which makes the lack of a rear release to lower the back seats a bit disappointing. It's a great looking car though.

[DreamensioN]

So....anybody here actually bought one / taken delivery?

Soonest I can get back to the dealership is next weekend. I really need to weight up between the Arteon and a Superb Sportline. I'm splitting hairs here.

[DreamensioN]

Btw - anybody know if there are more accessories for the Arteon other than a coat hanger and a boot liner?

In particular...can you get them with a tow bar in the Australian market? VW site doesn't list it for the Arteon. So I don't know if that means it's not available, or they just haven't updated their site fully.

[rsp8]

Just did the same decision process myself, despite the looks of the Arteon, which might date, I couldn’t see anywhere near the additional cost over the Superb Sportline in added value, especially with the questionable future value of the Arteon (likely to be more Superb than Passat!). Ordered the Superb in brilliant silver and pick up soon. Also, dealer experience at VW was typically horrific. I walked out when I was ready to buy an R36 and I walked out again when they tried for 73k on a 206tsi...