FOLLOWING the death of the Passat CC in 2017, out of the ashes rose the Arteon, a liftback sedan based on the Passat, which Volkswagen said would act as a halo passenger model for the German manufacturer.

 

Offered in a single level of specification, VW has crammed the Arteon full of features and bold styling that give it a greater point of difference between its Passat sibling.

 

On paper, the Arteon looks to be a winner – striking styling, healthy levels of specification, a powertrain borrowed from the Golf R and a pricetag that won’t break the budget like other, more premium European brands.

 

Does the Arteon have what it takes to justify its position at the top of Vokswagen’s passenger car range?