Make no mistake, the Volkswagen Arteon is a beautiful creation. Having taken the flame from the Passat CC, the Arteon offers seating for five adults, a large boot and magic carpet-like ride from the MQB platform that it's based on. While not as popular as it should be, thanks to the trend shift to SUV ownership, owners of the Arteon will swear by them.
Aside from stellar good looks, the Arteon offers performance as well with the 2.0 TSI producing 206 kW and sprinting to 100 km/h in only 5.6-seconds. This is helped by the 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system that the 2.0 TSI R-Line is equipped with.
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Then there's the safety side of things. The Arteon has an impressive selection of passive and active safety systems but it also has a few that really stand out.
Here are the top 4 safety features on the Volkswagen Arteon:
1. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).
ACC is nothing new but on the Volkswagen Arteon employs a system that includes Front Assist and City Emergency Braking. This system will scan the area in front of the Areton and apply the brakes if it believes that there is an immediate threat, be it another vehicle, pedestrian or obstruction.
The Arteon is also kitted out with speed limit recognition that uses the camera and navigation system to keep the driver informed of the legal limit of the road they are travelling on.
2. Active Bonnet.
In the name of pedestrian safety, the Arteon has a clever system installed that helps minimise the force of the impact should you hit a stray pedestrian or cyclist.
Small pyrotechnic actuators are fitted to the trailing edge of the bonnet that will raise this edge up by 60mm when a collision is detected. This allows the bonnet to raise up and away from the hard components underneath so that the impact of the force is minimised. This looks after the victims head and ensures that they only make contact with the deformable bonnet and not the hard engine.
3. Heads-up display.
Heads-up displays originate from the aviation sector where fighter pilots and the like used them to target enemy aircraft in mid-air. It allows you to look at where you are going and still receive the information you need. In the Arteon things are much the same with a projection onto the windscreen ahead of the driver, allowing him or her to keep their eyes closer to the road and not down on the dashboard.
4. Park Package with Area View.
Several cameras positioned around the Arteon allow the software to create a 360-degree view of the Arteon and the area surrounding it. This allows you to see any obstructions that may hinder your parking manoeuvre. This live feed is displayed on the high-resolution infotainment screen to make sure that you see all the little details and don't damage your car.
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