A year with an Arteon

[REK]

Would you do it again?

Yes, I love the fact that it's not a common car on the roads.

Do you look at another car with regret?

At the price point, I don't think there is another car that compares with all the features of the Arteon.

Do you look at another car with relief?

I was originally tossing up between the Arteon and the Stinger. When I see the Kia on the roads I tell myself I made the right choice.

Loves?

Definitely the looks.
Dynaudio system sounds great.
On these cold mornings the heated seats are a blessing.
Sports mode.
Huge boot space.

Hates?

Coming from an SUV it's a slightly harsher ride for my wife who sits at the back with the baby. No complaints from me though.
Rattling from the driver side window. Service couldn't find anything apparently.
Lack of cooled seats.
The driver seat has raised sides which I graze every time I get in and out. Consequently the stitching is starting to fray.

[s14]

Would you do it again?

Yes, if they brought out an Arteon R.

Do you look at another car with regret?

Sometimes I look at the Audi S3 and regret not test driving it. I know deep down it was too small for me though. I need a car with good boot space.

Do you look at another car with relief?

Yep. The Tiguan 162tsi r line. I originally wanted one as it ticked all the boxes on paper. But after test driving it I wasn’t a fan.
Golf R wagon. Kinda. I loved the wagon R on paper also. After driving it and the Arteon back to back I found the Arteon offered so much more.

Loves?

The way it looks, the down low torque. The safety tech. The boot space. The fact there’s not many on the road.

Hates?

The small phone holder. No volume knob. The warning pop ups that come up on the infotainment. The auto stop. No sunglass holder.