The Volkswagen Arteon FLOPPED. Here’s why.
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- Опубликовано: 1 май 2024
- The Volkswagen Arteon should’ve sold better but it was a flop. Did Bad Marketing Ruin the the Vw Arteon?
In a world where sedans were suddenly trying to be coupes and coupes were trying to be... well, something else entirely, Volkswagen thought, "Hey, why not join the party?"
Thus, the Volkswagen Arteon was born, a sleek and stylish attempt to cash in on a trend that had everyone scratching their heads. With its elongated contours and pretensions of exclusivity, the Arteon strutted onto the scene, ready to make a statement. But alas, it seemed to have missed the memo on what exactly that statement was supposed to be.
At first glance, the Arteon seemed like the love child of a sports car and a luxury sedan, but upon closer inspection, it was more like the awkward third wheel at a family reunion. Sure, it had all the trappings of a premium ride-a turbocharged engine, snazzy trim options, and a name that sounded like it belonged in a Latin textbook-but it somehow missed the mark. Maybe it was the front-wheel drive confusion in a world where rear-wheel drive reigned supreme, or perhaps it was the hefty price tag that had consumers scratching their heads. Whatever it was, the Arteon seemed to suffer from a severe case of mistaken identity.
In the end, the Volkswagen Arteon taught us a valuable lesson: sometimes, it's better to stick with what you know than try to reinvent the wheel. While it may not have revolutionized the sedan game, it certainly left an impression, albeit a slightly confused one. So, if you're in the market for a sedan that's more style than substance, the Arteon might be worth a second look. Just don't expect it to blow your socks off-or your budget. And remember, when it comes to cars, sometimes it's best to leave the Latin to the scholars and stick with good old-fashioned horsepower.
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Bro for me arteaon is everything I wish in negeria we love vw final
I bought a ‘23 Premium brand new because I heard production was ending. I got the dealer invoice price, so around 49k. There’s no other car on the market that has all of the features of the Premium trim, 300hp, DSG, AWD, semi-autonomous driving and a hatchback for that price. The only comparable car was a Kia Stinger and I wouldn’t be caught dead in one.
With a slightly de-tuned Golf R engine, but more room and luxury, in 10-15 years I’m willing to bet I can sell this car to an enthusiast for big money. This review will end up being the true flop - mark my words.
investing in a mass produced car and hoping it appreciates in value...thats a huge play on the odds
I bought a '23 SEL Premium and love it! I could have bought an Audi A7 but I couldn't justify $40,000 more for the Audi. Some people need the little rings on the front but couldn't care less. The Arteon is 80% what the A7 is. Plus with two boys with long legs the back seat cannot be beaten by any car out there.
I purchased a lightly used premium SEL R line recently.
I have to say this is a fantastic vehicle in the mid $30k range.
I can think of no new vehicle on the market, in that price range that will come close in overall quality and features. The new Accords and Camry's feel like toy cars by comparison.
I wouldn't buy one at $50k...but below $40k, its a no brainer.
So far the insurance coverage cost is the only con I've seen.
@@gmood1291 To me the vast majority of mainstream Asian family sedans feel like toys indeed. Cheap, mass produced and humdrum to drive. The Arteon is on a league above any of those (And I have drive them all Camcords, Sonatas, Kias
You name it).
A 2023 Arteon SEL R AWD with a Stage 2 APR tune can run the quartermile in 12.2 seconds @ 114 mph. No slouch.
Also about a year ago my brother and went to a classic car show in Geneva, IL. Now there were Cords, Rolls, Cadillacs,all from the 30s, Porsches and other exotic cars. As i was leaving 2 men in a Ferrari 308 pulled along side of me. I looked at and said nice car. They replied saying we were admiring yours. I smiled the rest of day. 21 in Red
I love my Arteon and I'm glad its so rare! Stage 2 tuned, Maxton Design full lip kit, Rotiform wheels, and Milltek exhaust. It really turns heads and is fun to drive!
The biggest issue was the price. It entered Audi and BMW territory but it was a VW. Depreciation has rocked these cars. I just purchased a 23’ SEL R-Line with 10k miles for $32K.
Niiiceee! VW as a whole is going down but since depreciation is killing the prices, might be time to think about one.
Same, just picked up a 23 SEL Premium R-Line with 12k miles for only $37k. Such a steal.
@@stryker334been looking for this spec at around that price, where did you get yours?
@@stryker334you paid too much. You can get a brand new one, zero miles, left over 2023 Arteon SEL Premium for $12000-$18000 discount today.
@@BrkDownMediaVW going down? Really?🤡
Got a 2021 in 2022 for 34K with 24k miles SER Line FWD. No intention of buying it as I was looking for an mid size SUV but the second a saw it, I was like that car is gourgeous! Looks so fine and people always tell me your car is so nice looking! With that said, I would never buy a VW again. This car is still a headache, my steering wheel got replaced due to tech issues, rattles, water coming in the trunk, suspension issues, now I got EPC issues. Car is 3 years old and I done all maintenance but I do drive a lot for work. I enjoy the heck out of it but it is just disappointing with all the issues. Now out of warranty I think it might have to go away.
Yeah I don’t blame you. No car is worth my peace of mind.
You hit a lot of things spot on in this video! I had a 13 CC from dang near brand new and up to 95k miles before it got totaled. It was you stated a niche car... I had to take it in for the Tata airbag recall and test drove the "new" Arteon" I loved the look of and updates from my CC but with the 8 speed I left disappointed. fast forward a year or so I got in my accident and came across a 22 MY with the updated transmission and power upgrade..and fell in love!
With insurance payout for the CC and talking the dealer down a bit I was able to purchase a 22 with 4k for 20K. A really good deal that a year later I am very happy with.
The car runs great looks and does so many things well.. But looking at it realistically VW shot themselves in the for 1) not offering the good engine output and gearbox.
2) and most importantly they over priced it by 10 grand. On the used market these can be great value... but for $50k brand new people are going to pony up a little more for an Audi, or pay less for the more conventional and reliable Honda or Toyota options.
I have an Arteon. I like it quite a lot but there are issues. The new price for a non-Premium brand is obviously the biggest problem but there are many others. The interior quality and ambience is poor: there are rattles and creaks. Reliability is average at best with lots of issues with infotainment and electronics, particularly steering wheels in face lift models. The DSG gearbox (no torque converter here in Europe) is great but I've heard of a number of mechatronic failures resulting in repairs costing many thousands. The ride is excellent but it's not at all sporty. The design of the car is very dependent on colour. The yellows and deep reds are real head-turners but my silver Arteon just blends into the masses.
I too have a silver Arty, and I do agree with what your saying. I do wish to eliminate those rattles. Did you do something about those rattles? Cuz I have OCD and it’s making me mad! Lol but one thing is for sure, there are very very few Arty’s out there, as for Audi S5 I see one at every corner!
To us it's,been as reliable as a Toyota..it's super smooth, fast, handles amazing..no creaks no leaks no glitches no problems..except looking good and smashing most cars off the line. Maybe in Australia we get the strong models lol
@@ranimbill9331I am in the US and my 2023 Arteon SEL Premium has been flawless and tight as a drum. As good and even better than the 2017 BMW G30 530i it replaced. Don’t miss the 5 Series at all!
@@stevenhombrados1530What year is your Arteon for context?
@@Pamlicojdjdj1487 2020, with 4000k it was the demo car of a VW dealership my good sir.
Just bought a used 23 SE R-Line (yes the FWD one that they didn't sell hardly any of). I love it, but I would not have paid $46k new for it. It gets 38 MPG highway, does a pretty commendable job putting 295 lb/ft of torque down, the travel assist tech is excellent, and it has almost as much cargo room as a Rav-4.
The insurance cost is kind of wild though, double my 2019 Genesis that I bought new.
Love my Arteon awd, after driving bmw’s, Audi’s and Mercs, it was a no brainer to me.
The Arteon was not advertised well enough, bottom line.
The first couple of years in production before they went all-in on the Golf R power train, DSG, and premium features standard didn't do them any favors.
It's arguably one of the most beautiful cars on the road today. Enough room for a family with 2 teenage boys plus bags. The liftback hatch just makes sense. The way it puts down power won't rip your face off, but it pulls like a freight train on hilly or mountain terrain. AWD is a must for us, and it does that extremely well. It makes cross-country road trips a breeze with it's space, comfort, power, 500+ mile range, and consistent 30+ MPG fuel economy.
Comparable Audis are under-equipped and under-powered at the same price point. Compared to it's Audi cousins, it is a true value, and is way more attractive, in my opinion.
We love the Arteon so much that we bought TWO of them! One Kingfisher Blue, and one Moonstone grey, both 2023 SEL Premiums.
People stop to ask us about the cars everywhere we go. It gets way more attention than other premium, high horsepower, sporty, or "halo" cars I have owned in the past. When people find out why we have his-and-hers Arteons, we tell them:
They are just that good!
Thank you for the great review... could you help me with some tips... im currently buying a car and having triuble choosing between arteon 2021 vs 408 peugeot 2024..
Depends on what your looking for out of the car. Prioritize what you want most then compare the two and see what each model offers. It’s always better to buy a newer car than older imo
Just picked up a 23’ premium leftover brand new with 18k off msrp, so if you want one, this is the time to get it! At 34k it’s totally worth it !
$18k off? Oh my 😋
I got $10000 off when I bought my brand new 2023 Arteon SEL Premium earlier this year and very happy with the deal. What dealer gave you $18000 cash on the hood. I would seriously go and get a second one. This is one fabulous car.
Schumacher VW West Palm Beach, FL
its quite simple. the price. masses are willing to pay the same price for entry level but worst BBA cars but not this. if it was priced lower, it would of been a swipe.
Yep, it was priced too high. Same fate as the Phaeton.
@@BrkDownMediapaeton is a whole other beast
@@BrkDownMediapriced too high compared to what exactly?🤦🏻 your little video rant ignores actual transaction prices in the $5000-$10000 below MSRP average ever since the car entered the market in 2019. I can assure you, no one ever paid sticker for a new Arteon, not in 2019 and much less in 2024. You unreasonable hatred for this is quite obvious 😂😂😂
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Hi. I am thinking to buy a 21 se r line. Is the maintenance expensive? Nice looking car
Shouldn’t any more expensive than a regular vw. If you can shoot for for ‘22 - that’s the 300 hp engine.
Love my 2014 Passat SE TDI. 40+ mpg on the highway. 98000+ miles and still killing it. Torque on these rides is insane. Arteons are sweet, wouldn’t mind having one.
Think this car came out at the wrong time and too late. Also like other people mentioned it was pricey cause it was only a few thousand less than an Audi or bmw, so why not spend a little more for the big brand. I do agree it’s a beautiful car and very underrated . Would love to have this car.
I own a 21 SEL Premium r, and I love it. I'm going to buy a 23 in a month. VW never marketed it. The price should have top out at about 45k and an updated interior, plus HUD. 320 hp from the beginning. Yes, they should have kept it going. I looked at both the S5 sportback and S7. Arteon was perfect size. Really could justify money for S7 with nearly same performance. S5 was too small
2:10 Mohammed Hoblos?
WTH 😂. Never thought in a million years!
Love this car design I would say its compete with mostly FWD base sportier cars, maxima sr, tlx, s60 newer es fsport. Maybe a v6 gt charger
I think people are very willing to buy a 50k three row SUV/CUV with a mainstream badge.
But nobody, especially here in the US, wants a 50k sedan from VW. They dont really have the best brand image and have fallen way behind even the Korean brands. Many of their models have had declines in sales.
The car makes no sense, too. For a car to be this large with four doors yet a sloping roof that will have rear occupants heads hitting? It's a hard sale.
Its a big car, yet not practical as a people hauler. More and more sedans have sloping roofs that make it a miserable experience sitting in the back, so by the end, the use of having rear doors makes little sense. You're better off with a coupe if you want driving dynamics and style.
A 50k wagon, minivan, CUV is much more desirable place to sit in the back off than a 50k coupe sedan.
Can't say I disagree. The problem is almost always: Price
Im get 1 in January next year R version
I've never heard of this thing. And we drive a VW.
It was their halo car replacing the CC and Passat. There’s still a few out there, but it’s a Golf R with comfy Cabin.
I disagree with your comment I just bought one with the launch and features it offers very comparable to Mercedes and Audi I've own both never owned a VW actually hated them until I drove the Arteon has great adjustment for a big guy like my self and very peppy does have a lag on take off but does pick up quick
Well... People say price was the problem. If price was really the problem, you can find low miles 2019 in the low $20ks. the 2022 ones with the mk8 golf R engine is touching below $30Ks. That is an absolute bargain for the performance it delivers. I guess it won't sell still, and this will confirm price was not the only problem.
It was more so proximity to Audi than it was the price itself. FWD-Based design and $50k just don’t align well with people’s wallet unfortunately.
@@BrkDownMediablah blah blah. Keep ignoring actual transaction prices and the fact that no one ever paid full sticker for a new Arteon.
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