| Volkswagen Arteon | |
|---|---|
 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 R-Line | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Model code | 3H7 |
| Also called | Volkswagen CC (China) |
| Production | 2017–2023 (Liftback) 2020–2024 (Shooting Brake) |
| Model years | 2019–2023 (North America) |
| Assembly | Germany:Emden,Lower Saxony;Osnabrück (VW Osnabrück; Shooting Brake only)[1] China:Changchun (FAW-VW) Malaysia:Pekan (HICOM) |
| Designer | Tobias Sühlmann Marc Lichte |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Large family car (D)[2][3]/Mid-size car[4] |
| Body style | 5-doorliftback 5-doorshooting brake[2][5] |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB |
| Related | Volkswagen Passat (B8) Škoda Superb (B8) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Electric motor | 3-phasepermanent magnet synchronous electric motor (e-Hybrid) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 7-speedDSG 8-speed automatic |
| Hybrid drivetrain | PHEV |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,837 mm (111.7 in) |
| Length | 4,862 mm (191.4 in) (liftback) 4,866 mm (191.6 in) (shooting brake) |
| Width | 1,871 mm (73.7 in) |
| Height | 1,450 mm (57.1 in) (liftback) 1,462 mm (57.6 in) (shooting brake) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volkswagen CC |
| Successor | Volkswagen ID.7 |
TheVolkswagen Arteon is a car manufactured by German car manufacturerVolkswagen. Described as alarge family car[2] or amid-size car, it is available in five-doorliftback orestate body styles.[6] The Arteon was unveiled on 6 March 2017, at theGeneva Motor Show, and at theChicago Auto Show for the North American market.[7][8] It is a direct successor to theCC; however, Volkswagen announced that the Arteon is positioned to be more upmarket than the CC.[9][10] The vehicle is based on theMQB platform.
Production of the saloon was discontinued in 2023. The wagon was supposed to be produced until 2026[11], but it was prematurely discontinued at the end of 2024.[12][13]
Launched in Europe in 2017, the Arteon is positioned above thePassat, and is heavily based on the 2015Volkswagen Arteon concept car shown at theGeneva International Motor Show.[14] The Arteon made its debut for the United States at the 2018Chicago Auto Show.[15] Volkswagen delayed the launch in the United States of the Arteon due to unspecified issues with the emissions testing. Vehicles started arriving at dealerships in the US in April 2019.[16] It became available in the Canadian market in the spring of 2019.[17] The Arteon had multiple delays for Malaysia, only arriving to the market in August 2020.[18] Less than a year later, in July 2021, the facelifted model was launched. However, it was discontinued for the Canadian market after the 2021 model year due to poor sales.[19][20] Volkswagen announced that 2023 would be the final model year for the Arteon due to poor sales, and a shift in focus to high-volume models.[21]
In 2020, the Arteon was given a facelift. A newshooting brake body style,[22]plug-in hybrid and performanceVolkswagen R variants[23] were launched. The facelift included a new 260 mm (10.25 in) digital instrument panel in front of the driver, and an 200 mm (8.0 in) or 230 mm (9.2 in) infotainment touchscreen.
In 2020, a five-door station wagon variant, known as the Arteon Shooting Brake, was launched.[24]
The Arteon R performance variant, launched in 2020, features Volkswagen's 2.0L TSI turbocharged petrol engine, which produces 236 kW; 320 PS (316 bhp) and 420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft). It will be available only in four-wheel drive through a seven-speed DSG gearbox and a Magna rear torque splitting differential. Its 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) time is approximately five seconds. The Arteon R is available in both liftback and shooting-brake variants.[25]
In 2020, a plug-in hybrid of both the Arteon and Arteon Shooting Brake was launched, known as the eHybrid. Available with only the 1.4L petrol engine, it offers an electric-only range of 61 km (38 mi),[26] and a combined output of 160 kW (215 bhp).[27]
Pre-facelift styling
Post-facelift styling
Volkswagen CC post-facelift styling (China)
Arteon Shooting Brake
Volkswagen CC Shooting Brake (China)
The Arteon is built inEmden,Lower Saxony,Germany.[28] A version for the Chinese market, called the CC, is built inChangchun,China. It is also assembled in Pekan, Malaysia.[29] The Arteon is based on Volkswagen's modularMQB platform.
In Europe, the Arteon initially featured three turbo direct injection engines at launch: a 2.0L 280 PS TSI petrol engine and two diesel engines with 150 PS and 240 PS. Three additional engines were introduced shortly after, the 1.5L TSI Evo petrol engine with 150 PS, as well a petrol and a diesel engine, both with 190 PS.[30]
In the United States, it was available in three trims—SE, SEL, and Premium—with one engine: all Arteons of 2019 will have Volkswagen's workhorse 2.0-litre turbo four, tuned to produce 268 hp and 258 lb⋅ft of torque. Power is managed by an 8-speed automatic transmission, with the choice of front- or all-wheel drive.[15]
For the 2022 US-model, the Arteon got a powertrain upgrade which increased the power from 268 hp to 300 hp. In addition the 8-speed TipTronic-style automatic transmission has been upgraded to a 7-speed DSG transmission.
| Model | Type | Power, Torque@rpm | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (s) | Top speed | Transmission | CO2 emission (g/km) | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 25 TSI (150 PS) | 1,498 cc (91.4 in3)I4 | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp)@5000–6000, 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft)@1500–3500 | 9.0(Manual) 8.9(Automatic) | 222 km/h (138 mph)(Manual) 220 km/h (137 mph)(Automatic) | 6-speed manual 7-speedDSG | 118(Manual) 131(Automatic) | 2017– |
| 2.0 TSI (190 PS) | 1,984 cc (121.1 in3)I4 | 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp)@4180–6000, 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft)@1500–4180 | 7.7 | 239 km/h (149 mph) | 7-speedDSG | 135 | 2017– |
| 2.0 TSI 4motion (280 PS) | 1,984 cc (121.1 in3)I4 | 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp)@5100-6500 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft)@1700–5600 | 5.6 | 250 km/h (155 mph) | 7-speedDSG 8-speed automatic (US Version) | 164 | 2017– |
| Model | Type | Power, Torque@rpm | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (s) | Top speed | Transmission | CO2 emission (g/km) | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 e-Hybrid TSI (215PS) | 1,395 cc (85 in3)I4 (VW EA211) | 215 PS (158 kW; 212 hp)@5000–6000, 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)@1500–3500 | 7.9(Automatic) | 220 km/h (137 mph)(Automatic) | 6-speedDSG (DQ400e) | 131(Automatic) | 2020– |
| Model | Type | Power, Torque@rpm | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (s) | Top speed | Transmission | CO2 emission (g/km) | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 TDI SCR (150 PS) | 1,968 cc (120.1 in3)I4 | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp)@3500–4000, 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft)@1750–3000 | 9.4(Manual) 9.1(Automatic) | 222 km/h (138 mph)(Manual) 220 km/h (137 mph)(Automatic) | 6-speed manual 7-speedDSG | 112(Manual) 116(Automatic) | 2017– |
| 2.0 TDI SCR (190 PS) | 1,968 cc (120.1 in3)I4 | 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp)@3500–4000, 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)@1900–3300 | 8.3(Manual) 8.0(Automatic) | 240 km/h (149 mph)(Manual) 238 km/h (148 mph)(Automatic) | 6-speed manual 7-speedDSG | 119(Manual) 122(Automatic) | 2017–2020 |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 4motion (190 PS) | 1,968 cc (120.1 in3)I4 | 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp)@3500–4000, 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)@1900–3300 | 7.8 | 233 km/h (145 mph) | 7-speedDSG | 134 | 2017–2020 |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 4motion (200 PS) | 1,968 cc (120.1 in3)I4 | 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp)@3500–4000, 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)@1900–3300 | 7.9 | 233 km/h (145 mph) | 7-speedDSG | 134 | 2020– |
| 2.0 BiTDI SCR 4motion (240 PS) | 1,968 cc (120.1 in3)I4 | 240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp)@4000,500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft)@1750–2500 | 6.5 | 245 km/h (152 mph) | 7-speedDSG | 152 | 2017–2020 |
| Model | Years | Types |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 25 TSI (150 PS) | 2017– | 6-speed manual, 7-speedDSG |
| 2.0 TSI (190 PS) | 2017– | 7-speedDSG |
| 2.0 TSI 4motion (280 PS) | 2017– | 7-speedDSG |
| 2.0 TDI SCR (150 PS) | 2017– | 6-speed manual, 7-speedDSG |
| 2.0 TDI SCR (190 PS) | 2017– | 6-speed manual, 7-speedDSG |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 4motion (190 PS) | 2017– | 7-speedDSG |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 4motion (200 PS) | 2020– | 7-speedDSG |
| 2.0 BiTDI SCR 4motion (240 PS) | 2017– | 7-speedDSG |
| 2.0 TSI (271PS) | 2019– | 8-speedAWF8F35 |
The Arteon can be fitted with an optional safety system called Emergency Assist 2.0, and it takes advantage of four existing Volkswagen safety programs: Adaptive Cruise Control, Side Assist, Lane Assist and Park Assist. The Arteon will notice if a driver has not touched the accelerator, brakes or steering wheel for a certain length of time, and it will attempt to alert the person with sounds, visual cues and even a physical brake tap. If that does not work, Emergency Assist 2.0 takes over: the car's hazard lights switch on and it steers itself to a safe nearside lane. The system uses Lane Assist to recognize lines on the road and Park Assist to actually steer the car. Radar detection via Adaptive Cruise Control and Side Assist helps ensure the Arteon will not hit any other vehicles.[32]
| Test | Points | % |
|---|---|---|
| Overall: |  | |
| Adult occupant: | 36.7 | 96% |
| Child occupant: | 42 | 85% |
| Pedestrian: | 36.1 | 85% |
| Safety assist: | 8.9 | 74% |
| Test | Points | % |
|---|---|---|
| Overall: | | |
| Adult occupant: | 36.8 | 96% |
| Child occupant: | 42 | 85% |
| Pedestrian: | 36.1 | 85% |
| Safety assist: | 9.9 | 82% |
| Year | Global production | Europe sales[36] | U.S. sales[37] | China sales[38] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arteon | CC | Total | ||||
| 2017 | 37,972[39] | 9,798 | 21,472 | |||
| 2018 | 49,735[40] | 21,495 | 16,065 | |||
| 2019 | 51,868[41] | 19,408 | 2,449 | 23,807 | ||
| 2020 | 55,899[41] | 13,582 | 3,602 | 28,428 | ||
| 2021 | 42,508[42] | 20,994 | 5,537 | 21,081 | ||
| 2022 | 69,627[42] | 22,789 | 1,742 | 32,948 | ||
| 2023 | 60,467[43] | 2,347 | 53[44] | 33,150[45] | 33,203 | |
| 2024 | 1,256 | — | 29,333[46] | 29,333 | ||
| 2025 | 17,019[47] | 17,019 | ||||
