2021 Volkswagen Arteon Review | A Budget Audi A5?
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2021
- In this video I'll go for a test drive & completely review the NEW 2021 Volkswagen Arteon! I'll test out acceleration, braking, steering feel, cargo space, rear legroom, sound system, exhaust clip & much more!
Big thanks to Hanover Volkswagen in Hanover, PA for allowing me to check out the NEW 2021 Volkswagen Arteon! For more information on their inventory please feel free to visit their website below.
www.Hanover-VW.com
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A couple of points....
The Arteon comes in three trim levels; the SE base model ($36,995 MSRP plus destination charges), the SEL R-Line, ($41,595) and the SEL Premium R-Line ($46,995). The SE base model lacks a whole range of features found in the upper trims but while the SEL Premium R-Line has standard AWD, the SEL R-Line offers the same 4Motion AWD for an MSRP of $2200. Doing so leaves the only differences in the top two trims to be the 20" vs 19" wheels and the premium Harman Kardon sound system. (The claim in the video that the sunroof is limited to the top Premium trim is incorrect.) Altogether, the MSRP of the AWD SEL R-Line with destination charges is $44,590 including destination plus tax, title, and license compared to $48,190 for the SEL Premium R-Line. Whether larger wheels and a premium sound system are worth a $3600 difference in MSRP is a personal choice but it does suggest that Gold Pony's complaint that the Arteon's MSRP is is too much to pay for the features provided is somewhat overstated.
But it doesn't stop there. Reviewers by necessity have to discuss price in terms of MSRP. But as anyone who has seriously shopped for a vehicle knows, MSRP is a SUGGESTED price that automakers and dealers are free to ignore to make deals. Here in the Seattle area dealers are advertising Arteons for as much as $6000-$7000 MSRP. That reduces the actual transaction price of a SEL R-Line to the price of a fully loaded Honda Accord 2.0L turbo Touring model or a Camry XSE V6. (Assuming that the Honda nor the Toyota is significantly discounted as usually is the case.) Viewed from that perspective the Arteon with AWD and a significantly more premium set of features is more than fairly priced. It's a bargain.
Nor does it stop even there. The Arteon is fitted with VW's superb EA888 2.0L turbo engine found in the Golf R among other models. In stock form the straight line performance of the Arteon is virtually equal to the Accord Touring and Camry V6 XSE. (Usually reported to be around six seconds from 0-60.) Moreover, a Stage I APR ECU tune significantly improves the Arteon's HP and Torque at a price of less than $1000 including a backup warranty that matches VW factory warranty. Coupled with the Arteon's AWD that isn't available on either the Accord or the V6 Camry, it's a potent alternative.
Bought one of these a few days ago. It’s incredible! The inside looks so good at night with the ambient lighting.
Considering this after my A4 lease is up. Not sure how long these will be here in the states since sales aren’t the best. Great looking vehicle. Don’t be swayed by the price as dealers are knocking of $6k from msrp just for walking in the door. Another great review Gold Pony!!!
Thanks for this review. I am always looking for your reviews. 😊 This WILL be my next car!
Thank you thank you for this review. The Arteon is on my shortlist.
It looks so good
I would never allow a dealership to put their name and logo on my $50,000 car.
So many reviews are completely missing the spare tire is FULL SIZE and the wheel is the same as the other four as well!!
He also missed the fact(s) that this particular VW is built in Germany, not Mexico. Plus the rear hatch (on the SEL Premium R-Line) can be accessed by waving your foot under the rear bumper. I own a 2019 SEL Premium R-Line w/ APR+ tune. Love it and I got it for $39,500!
@@patrickbolmeyer9515 Very nice. I thought of doing the same should I purchase. What Stage/HP TQ numbers?
Those wheels tho 😍👌 and that warranty and maintenance, wish my ram on my channel had all that
Good review Sir! Like your easy style! One thing I'll add about the spare tire is that, it's actually a complete matching 5th wheel including the rim and tire. That's really rare to find in any car today!! I bought my 21 SEL premium for $6K below MSRP and got zero percent for 72 months. So worth it! With the APR stage 1 tune for $580 including tax, the HP and Torque got bumped to around 360, which livens up the engine dramatically and improved the 0-60 to under 5 secs. This car is really a sleeper bargain!!
Great review, this might just be my next car (though I’m waiting for the 2022 Golf R before I decide - should be about the same price).
The best, most comprehensive, succinct review of the Arteon!
Purchased my first one the month they became available in the UK 🇬🇧. Have just ordered my second one (top of the range ‘R’ Line - fully loaded). The car is outstanding on all levels - the cockpit functionality makes the A5 look like something out of the last century. The Arteon is not the poor man’s A5 - No! the A5 is the overpriced less well equipped Arteon.
The saddest news is that there are no plans to replace the Arteon at the end of the model life 🥲
A saloon bodied version of this fastback was designed for the Chinese market - wonder if it was a success 🤔
Guess VW is concentrating on electric power and SUV as the way forward 😵💫
Nice car! Also looks like you had nice scenery and weather...
Yea I love going to this park for reviews! 😁
Nice review
Thanks!
I need this car!
This is a very classy-looking ride!! VW hit it out of the park with this car!! The trunk space rivals many SUVs. Good job VW!!
I don't know how they do it but VW sedans have mostly excellent leg room at the back and still manage impressive space in the trunk/boot. I don't work for them (VW/Audi), ....I just mostly sell wee d LOL..and yes, it looks good.
Is the horn a single tone like all other vws?
we received $5500 off and 72 months 0%, so really the R-line SEL premium is a 44K car.
I'm between this and a Jeep Grand Cherokee 80th anniversary. This car makes me blush tho..
Apples & Oranges there lol - both nice! Jeep might be the faster vehicle. Depreciation scary on both tho... yikes!
@@2004cyrus jeep won't be faster lol. It's a v6. Those v6 GCs are very lethargic.
Very different vehicles. Obviously the Jeep is an SUV so if you ever wanna go off road on a trail, good luck in an Arteon lol. Arteon's awd will get you through most poor weather conditions and snow. The Arteon will have better tech and probably a little bit nicer interior. It'll likely be more fuel efficient as well. The Jeep will have more space but again, the Arteon comes back with better technology. Keep in mind, this generation of the Grand Cherokee is getting old asf. It may be worth waiting for the next generation if you want one, otherwise you'll be buying a vehicle that's already outdated. Again though, it's hard to compare these because they're completely different vehicles for different reasons.
You can’t compare them. Like choosing between Noma and Nando’s
@@maxmaxwell3787 exactly Dan!
I can't believe they took the VR6 away from the CC/Arteon.
This car really needs a more powerful engine option. Perhaps a turbo VR6 with ~330-350hp?
APR+ tune brings it up to 359 Hp and 349 lb/ft torque.
Why? What is it you need to do that this can't?
@@edwardzdankiewicz9068 Go faster…faster.
@@patrickbolmeyer9515 how to do that tho? I’m asking because I will be purchasing one this year with the 268 HP and would love to tune it
This a car you lower put some new wheels and just cruise around town. This car breaks necks
Wow! VW does know how to make a 2.0T! Now if only they could put it into the Tiguan they would have an SUV that I wanted to buy rather than the totally detuned one they use currently.
I have a Tiguan with the 2.0 T. It runs on the Budak cycle and sadly it’s slow off the line. Once she is going she does pretty good with decent torque.
You can put an APR mod tune on it but still it needs a twin scroll turbo for the Tiguan.
Yesss
I got this car for $0 and $470 a month on a lease, dealers and desperately trying to sell these cars, I absolutely love it
Which trim level?
@@shawncarr9855 sel r line
you can get a brand new full spec Arteon for about $38k. Discounted big-time because these don't really sell.
Where? I just went to look at one today and they said roughly $4500 off MSRP.
@@HelpdeskHonky I just bought mine a couple weeks ago with $9,000 off.
@@android2364 damn they remove depreciation right up front! I may go look at one. I have a Tiguan for my daily.
@@android2364 - My 2019 SEL Premium R-Line MSRP was $48,300. I paid $39,500. You and I got great deals!
@@2004cyrus how’s the Tiguan? I’m thinking about getting it for my new car.
Hopefully they fixed all the interior rattles my 2019 Arteon are plagued with.
How does it go up 14k with no power change?? Makes no sense
i dunno. heard a few bits of incorrect/inaccurate information.
@ 11:15 My 2012 Audi A4 had grocery bag hooks. That car actually had more than this even though it is 9 years newer (4 hooks as opposed to 2). Also, it’s not just a spare, it is a full size spare with a matching wheel (no baby spare in this car). This biggest problem with the car however, is that even with wireless charging and Apple Car Play for your phone, VW doesn’t want me to park in my garage even after I give them $50,000. No “Homelink”, no sale.
In real life Audi A7 is an Vw Arteon on a Budget and it is clear
Looks cool but the 0 - 60 is kinda slow
Real talk
Mine with the APR+ tune come in at around 5.5 sec 0-60.
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Such a beauty should have a V6 turbocharged engine with at least 450 hp.
VW needs to put a V6 in this car!
APR+ Tune does the trick!
@@patrickbolmeyer9515 they should have a TT V6
I love this car but I guess my real question would be longevity. I don't want my car to last me 20+ years but I also don't want it to last me less than 10 years or 120,000 miles. Volkswagen made nice updates for 21 but they must still do more. I get that they are going for a clean look but Audi can do that too and still look modern. I know Volkswagen can take some of Audi's design for this one.
I feel you didn’t get to your point. Are you saying you don’t like Arteons clean look? Audi cost a lot more too. What’s your complaint with Arteon and what more can VW do?
@@2004cyrus It's not that I don't like the clean look. It's clean, no doubt about it. The only problem for me is that it's clean in 2012 to 2016 standards. Newer vehicles have clean and modern designs that almost look like they are ahead of their time.
@@ZapFlashD I guess I don’t understand your ultimate point or complaint. I’ll stop asking. Maybe your point is that you think all cars should have the exact same clean design language and they can’t look like they aren’t from 2035. Is that it ?
Who do you think owns Audi? VW! Ever look at engine components in any Audi? There's VW stamped all over it!
Love the car but it cost way to much fo my pocket.
Best looking car...no one will buy
I would probably go for the Kia Stinger with the V6 if I was looking for a car like this, or maybe the Audi A5..
A more appropriate comparison would the forthcoming 2022 Stinger with the new base 2.5L turbo engine found on the Genesis G80, the Sonata N-Line, and the KIA K5 (among others.) It's offered as a 2021 model in Korea and will come to the US as a 2022 model.
Why they don’t have a black out version is beyond me. Who likes chrome now a days? Even Harley is offering black out versions of their bikes. That chrome baggage door plate is ridiculous
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The Audi A5 is worst this car is way better.
Seriously, 4 banger for 46K before destination and taxes. Germany or not, that way too much!
Bought my 2019 SEL Premium R-Line for $39,500 15 months ago.
Compared to some competition interior looks dated, just my opinion though
Maybe dated but totally functional.
@@patrickbolmeyer9515 so is my dads 1997 Oldsmobile
Given the lease prices you’d be better off just getting the Audi at that point.
Dealers are selling the cars $9,000 off most places
@@android2364 I don’t disagree, but entry level audis lease so cheap I think the difference would be pretty close.
@@caglioso the spec he has is the top trim but if you’re putting it against a base model Audi price wise yeah it’ll be close.
This is not a challenger to the Audi A5 Sportback. It’s too slow
they have around the same hp
I have this in black it is not slow lol. You can’t drive any car to it’s potential on any road legally anyway. It’s definitely a head turner
@@daviddavis7672 I own a A5 Sportback. I looked at this as well while I was car shopping. No it’s not slow, but it’s slower than my sportback sir.
It's mediocre at best.
Too much money for a VW~~~It won't sell. The 2020 hardly sold and this will continue the same.
Way too much money for something so slow.