Used VW Arteon for sale

What types of used Volkswagen Arteon cars are there?

The Volkswagen Arteon is very much a Passat under its skin, but it’s designed to be a much more stylish and upmarket option so it centres around more lavish trim levels.

It took over where the Volkswagen CC (formerly Passat CC) left off, continuing the legacy of a coupé-inspired saloon with a practical hatchback-style boot opening.

If you need space for the whole family but don’t want to sacrifice style, the Arteon Shooting Brake is an excellent option. In another world, you’d call this an estate, but the Shooting Brake name alludes to its sleek coupé styling that makes it anything other than a boring estate.

Popular Volkswagen Arteon trims

The Volkswagen Arteon is a well-equipped car across the board, even in its most basic form, but higher trim levels add more visual flare.

> Volkswagen Arteon SE Nav - even the cheapest car has LED headlights, an electric driver’s seat, three-zone climate control and keyless entry

> Volkswagen Arteon Elegance - high-spec model with powered boot lid, heated front seats and reversing camera

> Volkswagen Arteon R-Line - plenty of sporty styling upgrades plus interior ambient lighting and a panoramic sunroof

Volkswagen Arteon history

Only one generation of Arteon was available, and it bridged the gap between less premium Passat variants and Volkswagen’s newer electric models.

> Volkswagen Arteon (2017) - for those familiar with the Passat and CC families, the Arteon presented itself as a more upmarket option

> Volkswagen Arteon facelift (2020) - besides some styling and trim level changes, Volkswagen also added a plug-in hybrid option

> Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake (2020) - a sporty-looking estate model joined the five-door saloon

What features does the Volkswagen Arteon have?

Like-for-like, an Arteon will usually have more features than a Passat because it’s designed to be more premium. Entry-level cars get LED headlights and tail lights, adaptive cruise control, keyless entry and all-round parking sensors.

Inside, there’s three-zone climate control, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Elegance models, which became the entry point in the Arteon’s later years, add a powered boot lid, a reversing camera and some mechanical changes, like dynamic chassis control with a handful of drive modes.

Is the Volkswagen Arteon reliable?

Yes – it might not be as common as the Passat, but because it’s very similar under the bonnet, it benefits from the Passat’s excellent reputation for reliability.

Its engines and gearboxes are tried and tested in countless other VW models, plus the Arteon benefits from Volkswagen’s attention to detail.

How much does the Volkswagen Arteon cost to run?

Pick one of the diesel models and you’ll possibly exceed 60mpg on a long trip, but even the petrol models will be reasonably efficient.

For the highest mpg, consider the plug-in hybrid, which can do more than 30 miles of electric motoring between charges.

Most Arteon models are in the 20s or early 30s when it comes to insurance groups, so they’ll likely cost less than other sporty-looking rivals to insure.

Who is the Volkswagen Arteon suitable for?

A used Volkswagen Arteon for sale is an excellent pick for families and businesspeople spending lots of time on the motorway, which it feels settled and refined.

If you’re typically a saloon or estate buyer, it’s also a very tempting option that’s guaranteed to turn heads.

Other similarly stylish saloon-shaped cars include the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé and Kia Stinger. Other VW options include the Scirocco, Golf and Passat.