VW goes upmarket with new Arteon

The sleek new flagship showcases a new era for the German giant, writes Dave Humphreys

The new Arteon shows Volkswagen at its best

Volkswagen is setting its sights higher than the mainstream with the launch of its new flagship saloon, the Arteon. Its sharp looks remain almost unchanged from when it first stepped out as the striking Sport Coupe Concept GTE at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, two years after development began behind closed doors. Now it’s ready for the showroom and it is being billed as much more than simply a direct replacement for the ...