2019 Volkswagen Arteon: not so fast

Meet the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon, the automaker's latest to appear on their now ubiquitous MQB platform.

«Arteon is a Volkswagen brand," explained Hinrich J. Wobacken, general manager, North America Region, Volkswagen.

Underpinnings

Arteon is characterised by the aforementioned Modular Transverse Matrix Architecture or more commonly known as MQB.

Power and performance

2019 VW Arteon will down the highway with the deluxe 2.0-litre TSI turbocharged direct-injection engine.

2019 Volkswagen Arteon on display at the Chicago Auto Show, McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois.

External design

VW says the exterior design resembles a «true fastback» and that it «appeals more to luxury models with its wide, planted stance and sloping rear roof». OK, so fair enough.

The Arteon is a pretty good car, but next to its Gran Turismo contemporaries, the styling barely moves the needle.

«The Arteon has the style and performance of a luxury Gran Turismo at the price of a fully loaded mid-size sedan,» Woebcken said.

The Arteon is characterised by LED headlights and taillights, a wide chrome grille and frameless side windows.

Internal Procedures

Drivers will find plenty of premium materials that will give you a contemporary feel.

Volkswagen's Digital Cockpit adorns the 2019 Arteon, which helps drivers manage, customise and position key data such as navigation.

Photo: Volkswagen of America, Inc.

Availability and face

The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon will be available in SE, SEL and SEL Premium trim levels when it arrives during the third quarter of this year.

Carl Anthony is the Managing Editor of Automoblog based in Detroit, Michigan.

2019 Volkswagen Arteon Gallery

Photo and source: Volkswagen of America, Inc.