2020 Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI DSG | TherapeuticDrive

The Volkswagen Arteon is essentially a large coupé that’s good at carrying people and luggage too. This blueprint is something that premium manufacturers like Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz have been proffering with success in recent years.

Interior ambient lighting, full-width air vents and a fine mix of good quality materials enhance the plush feel of the cabin. However the design is not that much of a deviation from the Passat. Still with so much equipment and comfort features like predictive cruise control, parking sensors, tri zone climate control, dynamic road sign recognition, lane assist, rear traffic alert and excellent infotainment, there’s hardly much to complain about.

On the road the cabin remains quiet, without any significant wind or road noise protruding the cabin. The power delivery from the 1.5-litre petrol engine is pleasant, smooth and linear.
The Volkswagen Arteon is just not a sporty car, no matter how you dress it up. While there is plenty of power on tap, the Arteon never feels like it wants to play in your hands. It’s a big front wheel drive car so while it can move well through corners, there’s no rear wheel drive agility or engagement here.

The ride comfort was a little bit disappointing on the 20″ wheels added as an option to the test car, though the Arteon does give a more luxury ride on smaller wheels.

Engine type: Inline 4 turbo
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline)
Displacement: 1.5 l (1498 cm3)
Power: 150 hp @ 5000 - 6000 rpm.
Torque: 250 Nm (185 lb-ft) @ 1500 - 3500 rpm
Transmission: 7-speed automatic
Layout: front engine, front wheel drive
Top speed: 220 km/h (137 mph)
Curb weight: 1556 kg (3430 lbs)
Average fuel consumption: 6.0 l/100 km (39 mpg US / 47 mpg UK)

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