I own a 2018 Arteon type R and a Porsche 718S, as a every day car the Arteon is fabulous, mine has the suspension package and the 20 inch wheel's plus DSG transmission
I truly enjoy watching Canadian car reviews. Not only are they particularly aimed at the Canadian car buyers and enthusiasts but also fun to watch because the presentations are articulate, educational and polished.
Enjoyed your review as always. I’m envious for I was born in Germany (1955) and I’ve always wanted to see what its like... I was too young to remember. My 1st car was a 56 VW Beetle convertible, also born in Wolfsburg... I’ve always had a fondness for VWs and I appreciate what you both do, with a touch of class and humor.
While you're busy dreaming about winning the Lotto, I have a plan to become an entrepreneur/investor and achieve my goals of being worth at least $1 billion. It might take 10, 20 or even 30 years, but I WILL get there. 👌😎💰
Manufacturers need to start coming up with more practical interior colors other than Black, white, and grey. White is care intensive and looks horrible after a week. Grey makes the interior look like a rental car. Black becomes the best seller by default for dealerships. There needs to be colors like Saddle brown, camel, or burgundy. Something other than black, but still practical.
@@panzer_TZ Agreed! Have you checked out Toyota and Lincoln? They have some awesome color combinations and interior schemes 👍 Lincoln has one called the "yacht club" and it is gorgeous!!!
So he skated pretty well about the "studies have shown" (feel/felt/found) technique on why US buyers are not afforded an opportunity for this car in DSG, but instead a conventional torque-converter (lossy slushy) conventional auto transmission.. Saying you'd be "hard-pressed to find a smoother transmission". A junky Buick that won't get out of it's own way is also very smooth. Sorry.. I'm bitter now. :)
Excited for this to come to the US! Any ideas when that is or what the USD price will be by trim? Of course I want the Oryx White SEL Premium R-Line. Lol.
Batloung Mokebe .....Actually, that’s pretty typical with “questionable” models. The large U.S., market has and will break a car manufacturer who dumps too much money into the “wrong” vehicle. Plus, traditionally, the U.S., tends be a bit different from most markets around the world.
Would be nice if they would bring in the BiTDI motor that puts out 240 HP and 369 Torque. Hope you get a chance to test drive one of them in the near future and publish a review.
I love the dual clutch I mean it’s more easy and efficient, can get out of situations a lot faster. I love the feel of the DSG and it should be an option for the new arteon models.
I used to party in Wolfsburg when I was stationed in the US Army back in the late 80's. My unit was about 45 minutes east of Wolfsburg. Almost everyone in that city worked for VW.
Great review! My only thought is that 20" wheels in my city sound like a disaster - I have 18" wheels on my Passat and I feel every pebble and potholes always sound expensive...
Bigger than A4 and pretty well loaded for 50k. You’d have to spend more on the A5 for a well equipped one. 50k not too far of a stretch considering people spend 45k on Golf Rs all day long. This isn’t much more and you get more utility and room. Will be interesting though to see how many they’ll sell. At least it’s not like the VW Phaeton, that was like 100k!
@white crusader Yeah I really do like the look of it. I might just have to do that myself. I just hope those auto tarrifs don't kick in anytime soon. My Jetta is almost paid and I really want another VW.
I have a Golf. VW volume buttons have a rotating power indicator, that I find extremely annoying when turned any direction except straight-up. I'm greatly looking forward to a volume button-less infotainment system. In the mean time, I exclusively use the volume buttons on my steering wheel. Surely I'm not alone. I really don't get the obsession with volume knobs in the first place.
I am definately glad I watched this video and got properly educated on the DSG transmission. I have a 2018 Passat GT, my first DSG, and I really thought there was a problem with the transmission. Sometimes in reverse it does not catch right away, or if im slowing down for a red lighg and the light turns green it will jerk and slam into gear when I touch the gas... guess this is normal. Glad I didn't take it to the dealer complaining about the transmission not working.
Yes that is very normal I have a 2013 mL and the transmission does do that. Also to if you put it in drive or reverse without using the accelerator you’ll actually catch it and push it forward or push in reverse which I love
They are justifying the Tiptronic cause the VW Rep is in the backseat. It's a garbage decision to not put the DSG to that motor, its the same TSI in the Golf R which has....a DSG.
If it's the 7speed dry clutch I'm thinking of its complete garbage. Much better off with the 6 speed dsg but hopefully they can get tdi mpg with the 8speed.
Yinan Mi nope it won’t be as the looks are unbeatable. We have the 7 series which in my opinion was the best looking car along with the A5 but now I think even the arteon is better. I would love to have one, limited by my parents of course as it’s a far larger car for a new driver from a golf but the looks make it better than the A4 and the A5 costs more but is portly equipped and furthermore it doesn’t look as good and they are mediocre now that you see 5 every few minutes due to how many they sell in the U.K. so the arteon is a very good option that many I believe will choose. We have had many Audi’s and even the Passat cc before after a 7 series so I do always say that VW group make some very good cars and the cheaper brands within the marque always haven better equipment than Audi. Real world experience if you look at what the A3 has as standard and the golf then the SEAT LEON. The seat then the golf and finally the Audi. That’s the order of best equipped with the Audi being last, that’s also the order of cost with the seat being the cheapest.
This car is fast but if I am to suggest something the steer wheel should be sporty for some comfort when going for a long journey which will not make the driver bend so please sporty steer wheel will be cool when provided in this car...
The Stinger 4cyl turbo just came out in Canada as a 42k GT-Line (same sporty looks as VW's R-Line) but it misses out on some equipment such as vented nappa seats, bigger infotainment screen, premium sound system and sunroof (among others) which the Arteon has at 48k (w/o R-Line). At 50k however, the Stinger has all those goodies + a 3.3TT with close to 100 more hp and better driving dynamics with its RWD biased chassis, suspension tuning and Brembo brakes. It's a close call and only the lease rates will determine the Arteon's success. Granted, these rates aren't much better on the Stinger with an eye watering 730$/month for the base GT (46k CAD) while it is much less expensive south of the border for a 46k USD Stinger GT1 with AWD (540$/month).
You’re absolutely right when taking lease rates. I know someone that was looking at a Stinger but ended up getting a BMW 440 GC for almost the same lease payment. Personally I like the Stinger and how it drives but I think this Arteon has a much more mature and premium look. In person, it’s a really good looking car.
I looked it up on VW's website and you can already price the Arteon. It turns out it's exactly the same as the Stinger GT at 725$/month vs 730$ for the Kia. However, if history is to repeat itself, the Arteon will depreciate much faster (just like the CC did) because the Stinger has a ton of hype and a huge fan base around it while the Arteon will never get this sort of publicity and will go down unnoticed. It's a shame because my parents had a 2013 CC and I loved that car.
They kept comparing it to the Stinger, Audi Q7, and BMW, but NEVER mentioned the key drivetrain difference: This VW has a Transversely mounted engine. It follows that this car simply cannot provide the RWD-biased driving dynamic that many drivers seek.
Trend among the entire industry now.. Thanks EPA and govt-mandated MPG regulations. The market doesn't get to decide.. Penalties against auto makers are imposed based on their average MPG's among their entire line-ups. This is why sub 2-liter fours are showing up in sedans and small SUV's now with a turbo strapped to it.
I had heard many horror stories about the 7 speed DSG breaking at 10,000 km. I refused to believe that VW would sell such a poor product, so I bought a TSI euro spec Jetta. The transmission broke at....wait for it...10,600km. Cost me US$ 5,000 and four months down time. Never again!
Everyday Reviews . Yes, but I exported the car to another country that had no VW dealership. All servicing and repairs was therefore out of pocket. My point, though, is that the 7 speed has issues that the 6 speed did not. I can tell you that I also had an Audi A4 with Tiptronic and that ran trouble free for 88,000km before I sold it. So it's no surprise that VW is offering the new cars with Tiptronic as an alternative to the DSG. The DSG is brilliant to drive but is too fragile.
I'm a chauffeur, and I definitely prefer a standard transmission - unfortunately here in Australia, we get the stupid DSG. In any case, I feel that it has insufficient rear head room. I'm only 6', and if I attempt to rest my head back on the head rest, my head hits the roof, and that's sitting in an outer seat - not the centre. Why is this car being compared to the Phaeton? Completely different type of car!
I still can’t find an article or anything saying wether it’s coming with an is20 or the is38. Important for me since it would be tuned and it’s a bigger car
These black rims have to go the way of the Dodo Bird. In the 1980s, people put special brake dust covers on Benzes and BMWs to keep the brake dust from turning the silver painted alloy rims from turning black. Considering it's a VW, I wonder what the reliability will be like?
@Everyday Where it's appropriate, a hyper or racing car. This is faux stuff, like the fake exhaust ports being pumped out from German cars. I have seen this model with the silver painted alloy rims and it looks way better and more premium.
Between Buick and Kia stinger this won't sell at 48k plus. Esp with the same old 2.0 turbo. All I could think of while watching this like 12 years later, how much better Zach reviews were with Dagmar Midcap.
Something is out of proportion w the grill. I mean I like where they are going w that look, but it kinda over shot the mark. I still prefer the last CC. I had one, and wish I still had one. In fact I may hunt down an Rline CC.
Why would they compare this VW to the Kia Stinger? Build quality of the Kia is no where near any VW! The price of this VW is a bit over the top! I’m keeping 2008 Passat Komfort which has the 2.0 liter 4 cylinder turbo that puts out 200 horses.
So the fact that DSG won't be available in the US Arteon rather sours me. Enough to turn me away from another model DSG VW such as GLI or GTI? Maybe.. That kinda upsets me that a more performance-oriented transmission, already engineered into the car, was omitted from the US market because of a marketing decision that American sedan purchasers are in a market among junky ford fusions and GM offerings with mediocre drivetrains. So because US competition is poor, the US consumer doesn't get the best performer in the same car. So now I'm reconsidering that Honda 6-speed manual out of spite and good past experience. Poor move VW.. Reconsider please.
Rambler Andy That’s why you do it early. Down here in S. Florida, you can find 1/2/3 year old cars with 5-15k miles on them. Grab a 2year old car within the VW CPO program and you then have a quite depreciated vehicle with 3 years of warranty! That’s what is did with my CC. It was 25 months old, had 22k miles on it, and had the 24 month (60k mile!) CPO warranty kick in after the factory warranty stopped. I saved $17,000 off MSRP and got a 35 month VW warranty on a sleek, stylish car that had quality, comfort, and capability. If the introductory lease offers don’t suck me in, the residual off-lease prices in 2020 will.
Did they fix the air conditioning issues I live in vegas n not even (if i could remember 2 yrs of having it) my air compressor broke Air con wasnt as cold as cold as other cars. Vegas does get hot n my jetta sucked during the summer months. N yes other cars makers had better air cond than mines 😞
Interestingly, none of the other U.S. vw models allow for simultaneous use of the navigation on the digital cockpit AND the infotainment. Is this a new feature starting with the arteon?
although it looks nice it's still too close to a CC. I'd rather buy a used CC and tune the engine to 350Hp+ add a performance suspension and be happier with the money saved.
I own a 2018 Arteon type R and a Porsche 718S, as a every day car the Arteon is fabulous, mine has the suspension package and the 20 inch wheel's plus DSG transmission
I truly enjoy watching Canadian car reviews. Not only are they particularly aimed at the Canadian car buyers and enthusiasts but also fun to watch because the presentations are articulate, educational and polished.
Enjoyed your review as always. I’m envious for I was born in Germany (1955) and I’ve always wanted to see what its like... I was too young to remember. My 1st car was a 56 VW Beetle convertible, also born in Wolfsburg... I’ve always had a fondness for VWs and I appreciate what you both do, with a touch of class and humor.
You guys are the coolest automobile duo on the internet.
Gorgeous car. Wish we had those eurostyle license plates here in North America, too.
Funny side of VW car culture. NA just loves and want eurostyle stuff and we europeans always looking for US parts ahah
Michael Mangold Amazon has em
Bought a used German licence plate and mounting bracket on ebay and put it on the front of my Jetta,, haven't had a problem with cops yet,,
And the U.S. doesn't get the dynamic rear turn signals either.
When I hit the lotto I want that building as my garage
Haha. Me too!!!!
While you're busy dreaming about winning the Lotto, I have a plan to become an entrepreneur/investor and achieve my goals of being worth at least $1 billion. It might take 10, 20 or even 30 years, but I WILL get there. 👌😎💰
But while you're typing about your dreams and shutting his down, you're also spending your time on commenting on youtube. Lol Food for thought.
Audi owners will be upset that this car looks better than anything from Audi.
You guys make a great team. Look forward to more joint videos.
At least offer some interior colours. Kinda sick of everything being black at the dealerships.
Agreed...I wanted to get an R-line but got sick of the black interior, so I cancelled the whole Idea
Id be interested in a neon green with black interior or blue and white interior
Manufacturers need to start coming up with more practical interior colors other than Black, white, and grey. White is care intensive and looks horrible after a week. Grey makes the interior look like a rental car. Black becomes the best seller by default for dealerships. There needs to be colors like Saddle brown, camel, or burgundy. Something other than black, but still practical.
Black in such countries like where I live where it gets over 40C in summer isn't practical at all.
@@panzer_TZ Agreed! Have you checked out Toyota and Lincoln? They have some awesome color combinations and interior schemes 👍 Lincoln has one called the "yacht club" and it is gorgeous!!!
this car looks so beautiful.. it will never loose its beauty it has clean character lines.. well designed car..
You guys are hilarious. Keep up the good work!!!!
Awesome review. Thanks!
Bring the DSG! I have a DSG sportwagen with 4 motion and love it shifts so fast!
This car is so great I'm getting it for its color changing abilities!!!
not crazy about this review with the VW omnipresent guy sitting in the back seat; this looks a bit like a promo video .
YES!!! Looks like they were paid to promo it
So he skated pretty well about the "studies have shown" (feel/felt/found) technique on why US buyers are not afforded an opportunity for this car in DSG, but instead a conventional torque-converter (lossy slushy) conventional auto transmission.. Saying you'd be "hard-pressed to find a smoother transmission". A junky Buick that won't get out of it's own way is also very smooth. Sorry.. I'm bitter now. :)
Love it! Looks like a larger scirocco and with the R sport with big matt black 20” rims 🔥 they’ve done well with this
Excited for this to come to the US! Any ideas when that is or what the USD price will be by trim? Of course I want the Oryx White SEL Premium R-Line. Lol.
I’d assume it would be the same time as Canada. Look for it late Nov early Dec. pricing will be less in the US for sure. Can’t confirm that though.
I’m surprised you guys don’t have them yet we got them 2 months ago in South Africa
Batloung Mokebe .....Actually, that’s pretty typical with “questionable” models. The large U.S., market has and will break a car manufacturer who dumps too much money into the “wrong” vehicle. Plus, traditionally, the U.S., tends be a bit different from most markets around the world.
we have this here in Australia and it is such a beautiful car to drive!!!!! bloody fast too!!!
Amazing looking car. Can't wait to buy one myself.
Would be nice if they would bring in the BiTDI motor that puts out 240 HP and 369 Torque. Hope you get a chance to test drive one of them in the near future and publish a review.
I would be surprised if the company first found guilty of diesel fraud is going to do that. 😁
I love the dual clutch I mean it’s more easy and efficient, can get out of situations a lot faster. I love the feel of the DSG and it should be an option for the new arteon models.
This is technically still a hatchback. A sportback or liftback is a type of hatchback (more of a marketing term).
Great review!
I used to party in Wolfsburg when I was stationed in the US Army back in the late 80's. My unit was about 45 minutes east of Wolfsburg. Almost everyone in that city worked for VW.
Population of 120,000 and 70,000 work for VW.
Great review! My only thought is that 20" wheels in my city sound like a disaster - I have 18" wheels on my Passat and I feel every pebble and potholes always sound expensive...
Cool review , i have made one to on the Arteon.
Love the hach thing is coming around finally years after the A7
I can't see anyone paying 50K for this and I'm a VW owner myself.... That's Audi A4, A5 money.
Bigger than A4 and pretty well loaded for 50k. You’d have to spend more on the A5 for a well equipped one. 50k not too far of a stretch considering people spend 45k on Golf Rs all day long. This isn’t much more and you get more utility and room. Will be interesting though to see how many they’ll sell. At least it’s not like the VW Phaeton, that was like 100k!
Agreed. I bought the Alltrack over the Allroad because I could not justify 20,000 more. The Allroad is better just not 20,000 better IMO
50K Canadian dollars...or around $38k USD
that was the problem with the Touareg and the Phaeton although both were well worth it
@white crusader Yeah I really do like the look of it. I might just have to do that myself. I just hope those auto tarrifs don't kick in anytime soon. My Jetta is almost paid and I really want another VW.
I have a Golf. VW volume buttons have a rotating power indicator, that I find extremely annoying when turned any direction except straight-up. I'm greatly looking forward to a volume button-less infotainment system. In the mean time, I exclusively use the volume buttons on my steering wheel. Surely I'm not alone. I really don't get the obsession with volume knobs in the first place.
I am definately glad I watched this video and got properly educated on the DSG transmission. I have a 2018 Passat GT, my first DSG, and I really thought there was a problem with the transmission. Sometimes in reverse it does not catch right away, or if im slowing down for a red lighg and the light turns green it will jerk and slam into gear when I touch the gas... guess this is normal. Glad I didn't take it to the dealer complaining about the transmission not working.
Those Passat gt's sound nice huh?
Yes that is very normal I have a 2013 mL and the transmission does do that. Also to if you put it in drive or reverse without using the accelerator you’ll actually catch it and push it forward or push in reverse which I love
You drove that car from Wolfsburg to the “Steinhuder Meer“ in Mardorf?
Sure...
Nice presentation guys!
I much prefer to have the 7 speed DSG. I owned a 6 speed DSG VW before and I think it was the best transmission I've ever experienced.
I had a Jetta TDI you are correct the dsg is unbeatable.
They are justifying the Tiptronic cause the VW Rep is in the backseat. It's a garbage decision to not put the DSG to that motor, its the same TSI in the Golf R which has....a DSG.
I agree. I owned a Scirocco R DSG and it's the best transmission I have ever used.
If it's the 7speed dry clutch I'm thinking of its complete garbage. Much better off with the 6 speed dsg but hopefully they can get tdi mpg with the 8speed.
From what I read I believe they are using the wet clutch version of the DSG in the Arteon.
You seemed to have skipped covering the safety technology in the car which is quite extensive.
How does this compare to the Tron cycles? Flynn lives!
Lol it's good to see you everywhere
For around 30k to 40k usd for this is a pretty good deal since it has awd and pretty much only the charger and Avalon are dated or just fwd
Very nice car. This is right in the middle between A4 and A5 price wise. I know it’s little bigger but still it’s gonna be a tough sale.
Yinan Mi nope it won’t be as the looks are unbeatable. We have the 7 series which in my opinion was the best looking car along with the A5 but now I think even the arteon is better. I would love to have one, limited by my parents of course as it’s a far larger car for a new driver from a golf but the looks make it better than the A4 and the A5 costs more but is portly equipped and furthermore it doesn’t look as good and they are mediocre now that you see 5 every few minutes due to how many they sell in the U.K. so the arteon is a very good option that many I believe will choose. We have had many Audi’s and even the Passat cc before after a 7 series so I do always say that VW group make some very good cars and the cheaper brands within the marque always haven better equipment than Audi. Real world experience if you look at what the A3 has as standard and the golf then the SEAT LEON. The seat then the golf and finally the Audi. That’s the order of best equipped with the Audi being last, that’s also the order of cost with the seat being the cheapest.
This car is fast but if I am to suggest something the steer wheel should be sporty for some comfort when going for a long journey which will not make the driver bend so please sporty steer wheel will be cool when provided in this car...
Love, love this car!
The Stinger 4cyl turbo just came out in Canada as a 42k GT-Line (same sporty looks as VW's R-Line) but it misses out on some equipment such as vented nappa seats, bigger infotainment screen, premium sound system and sunroof (among others) which the Arteon has at 48k (w/o R-Line). At 50k however, the Stinger has all those goodies + a 3.3TT with close to 100 more hp and better driving dynamics with its RWD biased chassis, suspension tuning and Brembo brakes. It's a close call and only the lease rates will determine the Arteon's success. Granted, these rates aren't much better on the Stinger with an eye watering 730$/month for the base GT (46k CAD) while it is much less expensive south of the border for a 46k USD Stinger GT1 with AWD (540$/month).
You’re absolutely right when taking lease rates. I know someone that was looking at a Stinger but ended up getting a BMW 440 GC for almost the same lease payment. Personally I like the Stinger and how it drives but I think this Arteon has a much more mature and premium look. In person, it’s a really good looking car.
I looked it up on VW's website and you can already price the Arteon. It turns out it's exactly the same as the Stinger GT at 725$/month vs 730$ for the Kia. However, if history is to repeat itself, the Arteon will depreciate much faster (just like the CC did) because the Stinger has a ton of hype and a huge fan base around it while the Arteon will never get this sort of publicity and will go down unnoticed. It's a shame because my parents had a 2013 CC and I loved that car.
They kept comparing it to the Stinger, Audi Q7, and BMW, but NEVER mentioned the key drivetrain difference: This VW has a Transversely mounted engine. It follows that this car simply cannot provide the RWD-biased driving dynamic that many drivers seek.
The reason why there is a resistance to DSG in the USA, because us Americans are tired of the poor reliability long term.
Too bad it has a 4 cylinder...at that price point I personally prefer the smoothness and sound of the V6.
Trend among the entire industry now.. Thanks EPA and govt-mandated MPG regulations. The market doesn't get to decide.. Penalties against auto makers are imposed based on their average MPG's among their entire line-ups. This is why sub 2-liter fours are showing up in sedans and small SUV's now with a turbo strapped to it.
Stinger v. Arteon? Love the size and utility of the hatch.
Stinger because it's RWD
@J.G. Brandon they're both awd . But the stinger is RWD biased.
Stinger... And that's coming from a vw owner!
Not sure which one looks sleeker! That black or the platinum/silver one.. decision, decision
I had heard many horror stories about the 7 speed DSG breaking at 10,000 km. I refused to believe that VW would sell such a poor product, so I bought a TSI euro spec Jetta. The transmission broke at....wait for it...10,600km. Cost me US$ 5,000 and four months down time. Never again!
Tranny wasn’t covered under warranty with only 10k on it?
Everyday Reviews . Yes, but I exported the car to another country that had no VW dealership. All servicing and repairs was therefore out of pocket. My point, though, is that the 7 speed has issues that the 6 speed did not. I can tell you that I also had an Audi A4 with Tiptronic and that ran trouble free for 88,000km before I sold it. So it's no surprise that VW is offering the new cars with Tiptronic as an alternative to the DSG. The DSG is brilliant to drive but is too fragile.
Very nice
I was sold on this car until i found out the DSG isn't available in North America. =(
Arteon R
@@whosdondada i sure hope that gets made!
@@Night_Diver81 they are working on it actually
I'm a chauffeur, and I definitely prefer a standard transmission - unfortunately here in Australia, we get the stupid DSG. In any case, I feel that it has insufficient rear head room. I'm only 6', and if I attempt to rest my head back on the head rest, my head hits the roof, and that's sitting in an outer seat - not the centre.
Why is this car being compared to the Phaeton? Completely different type of car!
I don’t like the dark colored wheels
We have a CC and love it but wheels should make a car pop and blacks wheels don’t pop
5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Great review though one with just Zach and Brian would be ideal
If it’s the 8-speed ZF sourced, that should be a fine transmission. DSG sucks in stop and go traffic.
When is this going to finally be released in the US!!??
hopefully there is no heavy breathing sound in high gear and low rpm like there is in the 8 speed Jetta
I still can’t find an article or anything saying wether it’s coming with an is20 or the is38. Important for me since it would be tuned and it’s a bigger car
Greetings from the Steinhuder Meer
I don’t feel like, “your grandpas VW,” was ever a thing.
thumbs up for lane etiquette ...I have a 09 cc sport 6spd man...still in love it the car
is the art gonna come with manual trans?
No manual
Arteon vs Stinger.....Which is the better value?
Wooooow!!! Can i trade in my 2003 Passat without any payments whatsoever? Based on the fact that i LOVE Volkswagen now? 😅
Fuck that I love the DSG in my MK6 GLI. I'm disappointed to hear that this car won't come with one in the US.
These black rims have to go the way of the Dodo Bird. In the 1980s, people put special brake dust covers on Benzes and BMWs to keep the brake dust from turning the silver painted alloy rims from turning black. Considering it's a VW, I wonder what the reliability will be like?
You don’t like the black rims?
@Everyday Where it's appropriate, a hyper or racing car. This is faux stuff, like the fake exhaust ports being pumped out from German cars. I have seen this model with the silver painted alloy rims and it looks way better and more premium.
Yup, this video ended right after they said it wouldn’t get the dsg. See ya later. Try again for the next gen of this car.
I like VW from Germany not the crap made in Mexico
The engine/performance is a major step down from the previous CC's VR6. Should have the Audi 3.0T
Why would VW fly out TH-camrs who have only 41k subscribers? It's seems like a large expenditure for very little return.
Between Buick and Kia stinger this won't sell at 48k plus. Esp with the same old 2.0 turbo.
All I could think of while watching this like 12 years later, how much better Zach reviews were with Dagmar Midcap.
I wonder how maintenance is on one of these cars
Can clearly see the shared platform with Audi A7...
AWD, 50k, and sportback is this the audi A5/S5 little brother. At least it does not have 1.4 engine like the jetta
I’m sorry, but this car should have the DSG transmission, or at least as an option. I have DSG in my 2017 CC and it is AWESOME!
Bro the cc goes up to 2017? I got a 2013 I love it but dang I’m a little bit jelly
"mid to full sized car", how big does the car has to be for a full size?
Something is out of proportion w the grill. I mean I like where they are going w that look, but it kinda over shot the mark. I still prefer the last CC. I had one, and wish I still had one. In fact I may hunt down an Rline CC.
Sportswagon or Alltrack, too. DSG or manual, 4motion, relatively weak engine through
Why would they compare this VW to the Kia Stinger? Build quality of the Kia is no where near any VW! The price of this VW is a bit over the top! I’m keeping 2008 Passat Komfort which has the 2.0 liter 4 cylinder turbo that puts out 200 horses.
50,000 Canadian dollars or American dollars?
Canadian which is like $100 USD 😆
Everyday Reviews 38,000😂
So the fact that DSG won't be available in the US Arteon rather sours me. Enough to turn me away from another model DSG VW such as GLI or GTI? Maybe.. That kinda upsets me that a more performance-oriented transmission, already engineered into the car, was omitted from the US market because of a marketing decision that American sedan purchasers are in a market among junky ford fusions and GM offerings with mediocre drivetrains. So because US competition is poor, the US consumer doesn't get the best performer in the same car. So now I'm reconsidering that Honda 6-speed manual out of spite and good past experience. Poor move VW.. Reconsider please.
Americans want cup holders they have no concept of drivetrains. The dsg is outstanding.
Just put a CVT in it they will love it. Sigh😕
drewski there are certain enthusiasts who do enjoy driving, but speaking in general... your not far off. Most people don’t even know what a cvt is!
drewski most Americans hate CVTs
most americans haven't gotten a clue about anything
Only people who don't like driving, drive CVT
drewski I love my dual clutch Audi with it's shitty cup holders so piss off.
Jeez, this is NEW FFV. WTF? The depreciation graph will be like a cliff.
If so, it’ll be a good after lease grab then 😀I’d be happy with a 3yo ex lease for a bargain.
Hehe, I see what you're saying, but lease companies won't be leasing FFVs for much longer when they can't realise any resale value.
Rambler Andy That’s why you do it early. Down here in S. Florida, you can find 1/2/3 year old cars with 5-15k miles on them. Grab a 2year old car within the VW CPO program and you then have a quite depreciated vehicle with 3 years of warranty! That’s what is did with my CC. It was 25 months old, had 22k miles on it, and had the 24 month (60k mile!) CPO warranty kick in after the factory warranty stopped. I saved $17,000 off MSRP and got a 35 month VW warranty on a sleek, stylish car that had quality, comfort, and capability. If the introductory lease offers don’t suck me in, the residual off-lease prices in 2020 will.
@@LukeEdward Ah, canny! 😁
Why can't car manufacturers make manual available to cars like this?
You can get the license plates on line.
Buy a used low mile S7 and be done with it...
Did they fix the air conditioning issues
I live in vegas n not even (if i could remember 2 yrs of having it) my air compressor broke
Air con wasnt as cold as cold as other cars.
Vegas does get hot n my jetta sucked during the summer months. N yes other cars makers had better air cond than mines
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Interestingly, none of the other U.S. vw models allow for simultaneous use of the navigation on the digital cockpit AND the infotainment. Is this a new feature starting with the arteon?
Why every version of VW arrives to Canada have detune engine? Such Tiguan super slow?
They call it the "Areeee-On" 😂 😂 😂
Need with a manual. A base version. Like my CC. $50k for a Vdub? NOPE.
Car review with no mention of 0 to 60?
Damn only turbo 4 in a sedan? Taurus Sho , Lincoln continental, Cadillac ct6 all provide much more power with same style car
This is a good looking car,but the Kia Stinger would be my choice.
Is the ventilated seat will be included also in the US version? (Without extra cost)
I can’t confirm about the US packaging but it’s standard in Canada.
Everyday Reviews and the heated seats?
Soooo, it's a VW badged Audi A7?
although it looks nice it's still too close to a CC. I'd rather buy a used CC and tune the engine to 350Hp+ add a performance suspension and be happier with the money saved.
Uhhhh..."not your grandpa's VW"?? I never thought of VW as being for grandparents. Now, the new Regal GS you can say not your grandpa's Buick.
1:34 That blinker is gonna get disabled and use the red brake lights as blinkers in US spec model smh....
That a rs7 chassis?
How different is this from Buick Regal sportback 2018?
Can you review Buick as well?
Yes. Will do!
The interiors will be miles apart. GM interiors aren't great.
@@rmknicks It could be. Can't be sure that's why I am waiting for them to review Buick.
Don’t get GM. The workers don’t care for the parts and are either drunk or high , the craftsmanship is poor.
This is the baby R8
You're delusional
What car did Zack end up buying?
I’ll give you a hint. It starts with a P.
Panamera?
Passat?
MQB, so essentially it's based on the A3. The first car to be made on MQB.