2018MY Arteon Discussion Thread

[limiteded]

Looks like the rrp of new arteons has been reduced by vw Australia
eg in Sydney drive away is $68990 - with sound and style pack. Brand new MY18. Metallic extra.

few for sale now just below 60k, compared to nearly 80k at launch.

did vw over step the mark on their perceived price segment? Could be argued yes.

its a great car, extremely well equipped and I definitely would like one, but considering you can't really option the interior/wheels (aside from s&s pack), not option out the rline fittout, or even maybe a have second engine/drivetrain option, this method may simplify stock management, but not quite be what people at this level of purchase are after.

Just my2c, open to conversation

[HiddenTaco]

This isn't too shocking. The car is definitely worth $70k.

I think a lot of people will think "why not get a Passat?", In my case there were 2 huge factors:

The Passat isn't wide enough
The Arteon looks less like a family car and more Grand Turismo

We went to the dealer to buy a Tigaun and came home with this.

[ope126]

This isn't too shocking. The car is definitely worth $70k.

I think a lot of people will think "why not get a Passat?", In my case there were 2 huge factors:

The Passat isn't wide enough
The Arteon looks less like a family car and more Grand Turismo

We went to the dealer to buy a Tigaun and came home with this.

HiddenTaco,

The Passat (both Sedan and Wagon) are;
Exterior - 1832mm (width) measured from edge of guards, not mirrors
Interior (rear) - 1506mm (width)

The Arteon is;
Exterior - 1871mm (width) measured from edge of guards, not mirrors - Thank You PUMPED GUARDS!!!
Interior (rear) - 1481mm (width) - so actually "marginally" narrower...

So to say the "Passat isn't wide enough"...

But damn does the Arteon look good!!!

[HiddenTaco]

Thanks.

I should have mentioned that on paper they are basically the same but when I measured using child seats as a reference the Arteon for 3 seats was better. Having said that, it's subjective to the child seats you have on hand.

[ope126]

Thanks.

I should have mentioned that on paper they are basically the same but when I measured using child seats as a reference the Arteon for 3 seats was better. Having said that, it's subjective to the child seats you have on hand.

I have been able to use three (3) child seats (in various configurations) throughout my Passat ownership stretching from B6, B7 and now B8 platforms... I have always used Safe-n-Sound restraints.

[HiddenTaco]

Nice! Respect for not succumbing to the pressures of buying an SUV.

I find the Tiguan was ironically the less practical than the Passat.

[ope126]

Nice! Respect for not succumbing to the pressures of buying an SUV.

I find the Tiguan was ironically the less practical than the Passat.

Yeah, just one more in a seat now...
So by Feb 2019, I will look at an Arteon!!!

No SUV for me!!!

[dArK5HaD0w]

HiddenTaco,

The Passat (both Sedan and Wagon) are;
Exterior - 1832mm (width) measured from edge of guards, not mirrors
Interior (rear) - 1506mm (width)

The Arteon is;
Exterior - 1871mm (width) measured from edge of guards, not mirrors - Thank You PUMPED GUARDS!!!
Interior (rear) - 1481mm (width) - so actually "marginally" narrower...

So to say the "Passat isn't wide enough"...

But damn does the Arteon look good!!!

I would take the Arteon any day over the Superb for its looks and if I didn't care about value for money.

But while we're talking numbers, being similar to the Passat and Arteon, the Superb.....
Exterior - 1864mm (width) measured from edge of guards, not mirrors
Interior (rear) - 1520mm (width)

.....u may kick me out now.......

[ope126]

I would take the Arteon any day over the Superb for its looks and if I didn't care about value for money.

But while we're talking numbers, being similar to the Passat and Arteon, the Superb.....
Exterior - 1864mm (width) measured from edge of guards, not mirrors
Interior (rear) - 1520mm (width)

.....u may kick me out now.......

Good find!
An extra inch or two never goes a stray!!!

[HiddenTaco]

I've been interested in getting one, but would be waiting for a V6....

I've heard this a lot but are you willing to part with $75k for the privilege?