The striking Volkswagen Arteon has landed in South Africa and we have specifications and pricing for this model. Here's what you need to know about the newcomer.

Volkswagen calls its new Arteon, which replaces theoutgoing Passat CC, a 5-door grandtourer, which pitches the newcomer against the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe, Audi A5 Sportback and a slew of other business class sedans, including the upcoming Kia Stinger.

Built on Volkswagen's lauded Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) platform, the Arteon boasts a wheelbase of 2 841 mm, is 1 871 mm wide and 1 427 mm tall. The range comprises 4-cylinder engines only, with one turbodiesel and one turbopetrol motor, both of which are mated with a Volkswagen(DSG) dual-clutch transmission.

The 2.0 TDI DSG is available in Elegance and R-line trim lines. Its 2.0-litre turbodiesel has peak outputs of 130 kW and 350 Nm, withpower goingto the front wheels via a 6-speed DSG. It'll be the most frugal of the motors, with aclaimed consumption figure of just 5.6 L/100 km.

The petrol engine, meanwhile, is a 2.0-litre turbocharged unit, whichdelivers 206 kW/350 Nm and is mated with a 7-speed DSG. The motor powers the top-of-the-range all-wheel-driven Arteon derivative that isclaimedto complete the0-100 kph sprint in 5.6 seconds before going onto a limited top speed of 250 kph. It's a little thirstier than its diesel sibling at 7.3 L/100 km.

Elegance-spec

Exterior:

Chrome wing mirror capsLED tail lights with dynamic indicator light function18-inch 'Muscat' alloy wheelsContinuous chrome trim strip on lower bodyworkHeated windscreen washer jetsChrome strips on side windowsLED tail lightsLED headlights with LED daytime running lightsAlloy wheels (from 18-inch)Keyless Go locking system

Interior:

Aluminium pedalsInstruments, dashboard and door panels with individualised look and trim in brushed aluminiumContrast stitching on seat covers and floor matsSeat covers in Nappa leatherStainless steel door tread plates, front and rearComposition Media infotainment system, including eight loudspeakers, AUX-IN and USB (Apple-compatible)3-zone electronically controlled air conditioning systemMultifunction steering wheel in leather (with shift paddles on DSG models)Driver Alert SystemProgressive steering

R-Line spec

Exterior

'C'-signature of the front air intakes in high-gloss black19-inch 'Montevideo' alloy wheelsHeated windscreen washer jetsUnique R-Line bumpersContinuous chrome trim strip on lower-bodyworkChrome-plated exhaust system tailpipesBlack boot lid spoilerPrivacy glassPower folding mirrors

Interior

Leather sports multi-function steering wheel in R-Line designAluminium pedalsRoof liner in 'Titanium Black'Stainless steel door tread plates front and rear with R-Line logo on front platesNappa Leather/Carbon Style seats with R-Line logoFront seat heating

Volkswagen Arteon Price in South Africa

The new Arteon comes standard with a 5-year/90 000 km maintenance plan, 3-year/120 000 km warranty, 12-year anti-corrosion warranty and space saver spare wheel. Service Interval is 15 000 km.

2.0 TDI 130 kW Elegance DSG R599 900

2.0 TDI 130 kW R-Line DSG R649 900

2.0 TSI 206 kW R-Line 4MOTION DSG R699 900

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