Break out the German-English dictionaries, because the Arteon can be configurated on Volkswagen’s German site. On top of providing us with a fun way to spend the morning, it also gives us our first hints at how much an Arteon will cost us in America.
Thanks to the new konfigurator, we know that in Germany the 2.0-liter 275 hp Arteon will start at €49,325. Weirdly, although Euros are stronger than the dollar, Germans car prices still tend have a higher number attached to them than American cars. About 10% higher based on some very quick math, which may or may not be valid because of the different engines and market forces. But if we accept that the Arteon’s price moves like the GTI’s and the R’s when it comes to America, it should start at around $45,000.
At that price, the Arteon would be playing in A5 Sportback territory, which kind of makes sense. The Audi, in its highest trim level, starts at $50,200, but it can be had for as little $42,600.
We do know for a fact that the German Arteon comes with six engines and can be had in two trims. Among the engines there’s an even split of TDI and TSI engines (not all of which are available on the configurator right now), that run from 150 hp to 276 hp. Only two of these engines are likely to find their way to America, though, and those are the 188 hp and the 276 hp 2.0-liter TSI engines.
The two trims are Elegance and the upmarket R-Line trim. R-Line offers no additional power, but comes with darker trim pieces and “sportier” details.
With VW’s digital dashboard, a new 9.2 inch infotainment screen, and gesture controls, among other state-of-the-art features, you can configure yourself quite the grand coupe.
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