Earlier this week, the new Volkswagen Arteon was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. And now the German brand’s chairperson says the CC successor was conceived to “challenge” the premium automakers.
“The new Arteon has the proportions of a GT with a highly functional overall concept,” said Dr Herbert Diess, chairman of the board of management at the Volkswagen brand.
“It offers the very latest infotainment features and semi-automated driving functions. At the same time, our new top-of the-line model offers great value for money. That is how we are challenging the premium carmakers,” Diess added.
He is, of course, referring to the likes of the Audi A5 Sportback and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé.
The Wolfsburg automaker says the Arteon “offers a remarkable amount of space and comfort” considering its coupé-like lines. It adds that the new fastback, which is based on the Passat, has the “latest generation driver assistance systems, which in the past have been reserved for higher car classes”.
It also boasts frameless side windows and a wrap-around bonnet, while the wide-opening rear hatch that is hinged at the top affords access to the 563-litre luggage compartment (a figure VW claims in best-in-class).
Although Volkswagen SA has yet to confirm that the new model will be launched in South Africa, a spokesperson told CARmag.co.za that “the signs are positive that we will be getting Arteon in 2018”.
Read more about the new VW Arteon – including its engine line-up – and view more images here.
