It's a rare sight on our roads but make no bones about it, the Volkswagen Arteon is a beautiful sight to behold. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful designs ever to come out of the Volkswagen plant. With prices starting at R752 600, this premium offering is a viable alternative to the slew of BMW and Mercedes-Benz offerings.
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Here are the top 3 things you need to know about the Volkswagen Arteon.
1. It's the best you can get
The Arteon is the uppermost tier of the Volkswagen passenger car line and as such offers the highest level of trim and equipment. It acts as a successor to the stylish and attractive Passat CC that also enjoyed a considerable amount of success locally.
2. A limited selection
As is to be expected, South Arica only gets a singular model in the Arteon range, the 2.0 TSI 4Motion R-Line. While you may think that we are being stiffed, this model is the highest spec petrol model available globally and is joined overseas by a 1.5 TSI while the diesel offerings include three different diesel models.
3. Packed with tech
As their flagship model, the Arteon is packed to the gills with all the latest tech that Volkswagen has to offer. This includes a12.3-inch Active Info Display that replaces the gauge cluster in front of the driver as well as a 360-deg camera as part of the Park Package to assist with parking manoeuvres. The Arteon is also equipped with gesture control for the infotainment system.
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