2018MY Arteon Discussion Thread

[nermal]

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

If it were electric (and not slow), I'd be putting a deposit on it today at that price.

$75K for a turbo V6 would depend on how quick it was (0-100 in low-mid 4's would probably do it). Was thinking V6 Arteon for a 3-4 year 'gap' car before an electric option was available, but it'll only be a year or so until the Tesla 3 comes out now, so probably too late...

[Elmura]

While I was driving, I saw what appeared to be an Audi R8 in my rear view mirror. It was several hundred metres away and late afternoon.
It quickly caught up and passed me when I realised it was an Arteon!
It was those wide strip driving lights and wide and low front end that confused me. Great front end presence!


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[Rocket36]

Shoulda gone to spec savers!

[HiddenTaco]

Anyone else getting slight dsg farts on up shifting? They only happen in Sports mode.

If I leave the car in Sports mode then park and turn it off, after I return the farts are gone until I reselect Sports (even if it is the current profile).

[LRDV8R]

Anyone else getting slight dsg farts on up shifting? They only happen in Sports mode.

If I leave the car in Sports mode then park and turn it off, after I return the farts are gone until I reselect Sports (even if it is the current profile).

Funny you should say- I believe mine does but was inconsistent- I just thought it might have been due to varying climatic conditions (temp etc) when sport mode was selected- will try and replicate with sports selection after stop/parking then reselecting such as you've isolated and report back.

On that, because I can hear slight 'thumps/farts' in the exhaust on upshift, it made me wonder what a free flow set of rear mufflers would do to give the car a bit more sound character...

[Mr_206]

So my 7 mth old Arteon is booked in with service next week. A line across my screen has formed. Looks like they will need to replace the screen!!

[HiddenTaco]

So my 7 mth old Arteon is booked in with service next week. A line across my screen has formed. Looks like they will need to replace the screen!!

This problem seems common in the Tigaun mk2 which seems like the same head unit. A few on the forum have had theirs replaced under warranty.

[HiddenTaco]

Spotted a dark blue Arteon at Blacktown Bunnings.

Anyone here?

Great colour. I didn't even know it was available.

[DreamensioN]

I just looked on the VW website... it's listed. But you're right... I can't seem to remember if it was an option before or not.

[Aussie quad rider]

Looking at buying one of these, but has anyone put a tow bar on one yet? Deal breaker if I can't put one on it.
Thanks in advance. Geoff.