Volkswagen Arteon trims head to head: here’s our winner.
When launched in 2018, the Arteon was available in two exclusive equipment lines called the 'Elegance' and 'R-Line'. The standard configuration of the Arteon Elegance was focused primarily on sophisticated and classic styling features. Meanwhile, the Arteon R-Line puts sportiness even more at the heart of the vehicle's configuration.
Arteon Elegance
The Elegance model has the following standard specifications:
Exterior:
- Chrome wing mirror caps
- LED tail lights with dynamic indicator light function
- 18-inch 'Muscat' alloy wheels
- Continuous chrome trim strip on lower bodywork
- Heated windscreen washer jets
- Chrome strips on side windows
- LED tail lights
- LED headlights with LED daytime running lights
- Alloy wheels (from 18-inch)
- Keyless Go locking system
Interior:
- Aluminium pedals
- Instruments, dashboard and door panels with individualized look and trim in brushed aluminium
- Contrast stitching on seat covers and floor mats
- Seat covers in Nappa leather
- Stainless steel door tread plates, front and rear
- Composition Media infotainment system, including eight loudspeakers, AUX-IN and USB (Apple-compatible)
- 3-zone electronically controlled air conditioning system
- Multifunction steering wheel in leather (with shift paddles on DSG models)
- Driver Alert System
- Progressive steering
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Arteon R-Line
Standard features exclusive to the R-Line model include:
Exterior
- ‘C'-signature of the front air intakes in high-gloss black
- 19-inch 'Montevideo' alloy wheels
- Heated windscreen washer jets
- Unique R-Line bumpers
- Continuous chrome trim strip on lower bodywork
- Chrome-plated exhaust system tailpipes
- Black boot lid spoiler
- Privacy glass
- Power folding mirrors
Interior
- Leather sports multi-function steering wheel in R-Line design
- Aluminium pedals
- Roof liner in 'Titanium Black'
- Stainless steel door tread plates front and rear with R-Line logo on front plates
- Nappa Leather/Carbon Style seats with R-Line logo
- Front seat heating
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Price
The Elegance model was available from R599 900
R-Line starts from R752 600
Verdict
Deciding between which two models is best for you is something only you can decide as it depends on whether you’re shopping the used or new market. It also depends on how much you’re willing to spend and what features you really want in a car. The R-Line seems to be the better-selling model and may, at present, be the only variant available new for the Arteon. Visit a VW Dealership to discuss all the options and extras available for the Arteon.
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