Volkswagen has retired the lagging CC nameplate, but it still wants a slice of the fastback sedan market that remains popular for sister-brand Audi. The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon aims to fill both gaps. A swoopy fastback (and technically a hatchback), the Arteon does its best to convince buyers that VW can do luxury, too.
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Like most of VW’s cars, the Arteon is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. This one produces 268 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, all sent through an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is standard ("4MOTION" in Volkswagen parlance) on all but the base trim, where it’s available for an extra $1,800. Read more »
See Year: 2019
