September 24, 201800:26:20

2019 Volkswagen Arteon Review, BEST Prices, Trims, Features & Photos

2019 Volkswagen Arteon Review The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon has landed at Southern California VW dealerships.  And the Arteon's arrival is a big deal for a few reasons. For instance, the Arteon is VW's new flagship sedan.  Additionally, as often is the case with new vehicle rollouts, the Arteon encountered delays. As a result, that heightened anticipation for its arrival.  Most importantly, the 2019 VW Arteon brings with it a very new look.  And, um, wow! "It sort of slaps your mind ahead a few years while your brain catches up to what your eyes are telling you." It's classy but bold.  And yet, it's elegant but sporty.  To be sure, it's definitely cool.  In fact, a very cool looking all-new Volkswagen that still maintains it's VW heritage. And, with all that in mind, the 2019 VW Arteon is obviously in high demand.  But, even so, my good friends at Ontario Volkswagen put me in one for a day of pure driving pleasure. Continue reading for my complete report and see for yourself what a sexy-beast VW is now offering. 2019 VW Arteon - Volkswagen Goes Luxury and Wow! There's more than a double-take involved when you first set eyes on the 2019 VW Arteon.  That's because of the futuristic styling.  In fact, it sort of slaps your mind ahead a few years while your brain catches up to what your eyes are telling you. '19 VW Arteon driver front "...the grumpiest of all arm-chair-design-quarterbacks are very hard pressed to find a bad angle on the 2019 VW Arteon." 2019 Volkswagen Arteon driver profile To clarify, there's no question that you're looking at a Volkswagen... but there's also no question that this one is new.  And with many things new usually comes some criticism but that's hard to find with Arteon. Undoubtedly in the design department.  That is because even the grumpiest of all arm-chair-design-quarterbacks are very hard-pressed to find a bad angle on the 2019 VW Arteon. Volkswagen Arteon Trims & MSRPs The Arteon's bold new design looks fantastic no matter what trim level you decide on.   And Volkswagen is offering the 2019 Arteon in 5-different primary trim levels. Below you can see starting manufacturers suggested retail pricing for each configuration. 2019 VW Arteon Trim Levels: SE $35,845 SE with 4MOTION $37,645 SEL: with 4MOTION $41,795 R-Line with 4MOTION $43,560 Premium R-Line with 4Motion $46,210 But, two reasons not to be overly concerned about MSRP.  First, you need to get your Arteon equipped to your specifications. More importantly, go see my friends at Ontario Volkswagen in Ontario, California.  Because I trust them completely, they are transparent and no pressure. Arteon R-Line badge Specifically, contact my friend Randy Halcomb.  Tell him Tom and iDriveSoCal sent you and he'll take care of you like family. Though this is often stated in the automotive business it is entirely true with my friends at Ontario VW.  Randy's cell phone is 909-772-1728.  His email is RHalcomb [at] OntarioVW [dot] com.  Or email me and I'll personally introduce you.  :0) 2019 Volkswagen Arteon Engine & Transmission Volkswagen packs all trim levels of the Arteon standard with its powerful 2.0-liter TSI turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine.  In fact, it puts out 268-horsepower with 258 pound-feet of torque. In addition to a powerful engine across all trim levels.  Also, VW bestows all Arteon trims with its 8-speed automatic transmission.  And that transmission includes the fun to drive (semi-manual) Tiptronic shifting option and Sport mode.

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