The Volkswagen Arteon offers nearly all the space and practicality of a crossover, but it does so with the style of a fastback sedan.

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With so many crossovers and SUVs on the road, it’s great to see a stylish, attractive competitor like the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon. Call it a fastback, a sportback, a liftback, or even a hatchback; regardless, it’s hard not to find this sharp-looking vehicle incredibly charming.

With a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 268 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, the Arteon is fast enough to cruise comfortably on the highway. And despite it requiring premium fuel, it managed to ease some of Chris Wardlaw’s pain at the pump by beating its EPA fuel economy rating of 23 mpg by returning 23.9 mpg on his test loop.

Volkswagen’s 4Motion all-wheel-drive system is available. The 8-speed automatic transmission was largely good, although it occasionally behaved poorly when driving in Comfort mode. Switch to Sport, and you'll love how the Arteon eats up all the best corners on your favorite roads. Inside, driver and passengers will feel comfortable, thanks to a big, roomy cabin with supportive seats.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both supported on the Arteon’s touchscreen infotainment system, and the car also includes a suite of advanced safety features, ranging from adaptive cruise control to lane-keeping assist.

Pricing for the 2019 Arteon starts at $35,845 for an SE trim and climbs to the SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion’s $46,210 MSRP.

For more information on the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon, read Chris’s full review on CarGurus: https://cargur.us/xLmrj

Presenter: Chris Wardlaw
Cinematographer: Dan Sharp

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