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| Volkswagen Arteon | |
|---|---|
| Name | Volkswagen Arteon |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Production | 2017–present |
| Class | Executive car (D) |
| Body style | 5-door liftback |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB |
Volkswagen Arteon The Volkswagen Arteon is an executive liftback produced by Volkswagen since 2017, positioned above the Volkswagen Passat and intended to replace the Volkswagen CC. It combines Volkswagen Group MQB architecture with premium features targeted at buyers of Audi A5 Sportback, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe, and Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. Designers and engineers from Volkswagen Design Center Wolfsburg, Volkswagen Group Research, and the Volkswagen Group styling teams collaborated with suppliers such as Bosch, Magneti Marelli, and Continental AG.
The Arteon project began under executive direction from Herbert Diess and design leadership influenced by Klaus Zyciora and styling chiefs who previously worked on the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 and Volkswagen Passat CC. Initial concepts were previewed at events including the Frankfurt Motor Show and the Geneva Motor Show, where prototypes shared cues with the Volkswagen CC Concept. Exterior designers referenced forms from the Volkswagen ID. Vizzion studies while interior trim used materials sourced from suppliers like Schaeffler and BASF SE. The liftback silhouette drew comparisons in trade press to the Audi A7 Sportback, Renault Talisman, and Kia Stinger, while engineering teams from Volkswagen R and Škoda Auto contributed to chassis tuning and aerodynamics development.
Built on the modular MQB platform, the Arteon uses transverse internal combustion engine layouts including four-cylinder petrol and diesel units sourced from Volkswagen Group EA888 family and EA288 family engines. Transmissions include DSG dual-clutch units and conventional Aisin automatics with front-wheel-drive or 4MOTION all-wheel-drive systems co-developed with Magna International. Suspension was tuned with input from contractors such as Bilstein and ZF Friedrichshafen, and braking systems include components from Brembo and ATE (company). Emissions controls referenced technology from Bosch and Denso to meet Euro 6d-TEMP standards. Electrical architecture integrates modules compatible with MQB Evo upgrades, and infotainment systems use Harman International hardware with software partners like Google for mapping and Here Technologies for navigation.
Retail Arteon ranges varied by market with trim hierarchies mirroring those in Audi and Škoda portfolios: base, Business, Elegance, R-Line, and flagship R models. Limited editions and market-specific versions included variations similar to strategies used on the Volkswagen Passat, SEAT Exeo, and Skoda Superb. Powertrain options paralleled offerings from Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, while interior packages included partnerships with Harman Kardon for premium audio and Nappa leather sourced via suppliers linked to Faurecia and Lear Corporation.
Arteon assembly occurred at plants in Emden in Germany and later at factories associated with Volkswagen Group China joint ventures such as FAW-Volkswagen and SAIC-Volkswagen. Production scheduling and logistics used systems from Daimler AG-style supply-chain consultants and inventory tools from SAP SE and IFS. Manufacturing techniques included laser welding and robotic assembly lines developed in collaboration with KUKA and ABB (company), with quality assurance processes modeled on practices at Austrian ÖAMTC-audited factories.
Safety systems include adaptive cruise control co-developed with Bosch, lane assist using sensor suites from Continental AG, and autonomous emergency braking technology influenced by research from TU München and RWTH Aachen University. The Arteon incorporated multiple airbags certified under protocols from Euro NCAP and IIHS, with electronic stability control software tracing lineage to modules used in Volkswagen Golf platforms. Over-the-air update strategies echoed initiatives by Tesla, Inc. and collaborations with Microsoft cloud services for connected vehicle telemetry compatible with standards endorsed by UNECE.
Volkswagen marketed the Arteon toward buyers of Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz premium liftbacks, using campaigns run in conjunction with agencies that had worked on Beetle and Golf launches. Media reception included reviews by outlets that previously covered Volkswagen CC and Passat models, and sales strategies targeted regions like Europe, China, and North America with dealer programs similar to those used for Volkswagen Tiguan and Volkswagen Passat. Critiques compared Arteon styling to that of Audi A7, Kia Stinger, and Mazda6, while automotive journalists referenced market positioning similar to the Volvo S60 and Lexus IS.
Although not a primary motorsport contender, Arteon-derived chassis and components were used in limited tuning projects by firms such as ABT Sportsline, Rieger Tuning, and Oettinger GmbH. Special editions included appearance and performance packages echoing strategies from Volkswagen R GmbH, and customization programs collaborated with accessory makers like Mansory and H&R Spezialfedern. Motorsport-linked marketing involved demonstration vehicles at events like the Goodwood Festival of Speed and track days organized with partner clubs including the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile-affiliated associations.
Category:Volkswagen vehicles Category:Cars introduced in 2017