Used 2022 Volkswagen Arteon for sale 

"The Arteon is the prettiest and fanciest VW, but its held back by demure dynamics, and a not quite upscale cabin." - Car and driver

The 2022 Volkswagen Arteon Sportback's base price has risen by $3,000 but it now also gets the R-Line package as standard right from the base SE trim. The R-Line package equips the 2022 Arteon with sporty elements like R-Line bumpers, stylish wheel design, special black headliner, contrast interior upholstery stitching, and dark diamond door panel decor. 

The 2022 Arteon is offered in three configurations as SE R-Line, SEL R-Line, and SEL Premium R-Line with prices ranging between $41,190 and $49,810 As standard, the 2022 Arteon includes the availability of new 18-inch alloy wheels, wireless charging, and front and rear parking sensors. 

The SEL R-Line trim gets the 4Motion AWD system as standard this year along with larger 19-inch alloy wheels, adaptive cornering headlights, and a navigation system. The top of the line SEL Premium R-Line trim features heating functions for front & rear seats and steering wheel, surround-view camera system and ambient interior lighting, and hands-free liftgate as standard. 

Volkswagen does not offer many options apart from the $345 rear spoiler and plenty of attachments to cater to the different needs of the owners. 

Amongst the available options, the SE R-Line trim seems to be the perfect combination of practicality and quirkiness.

It not only keeps the price in check but also gets you a fair amount of additional features over the base trim to justify its price tag. It comes equipped with features like premium upholstery, heated front seats with memory function, a navigation system, adaptive headlights, and a sunroof. 

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"Although the Arteon has athletic looks, it doesn't handle as well as we'd like, and in previous model years, it suffered from excessive body roll." - Motortrend

Under the hood, the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon now produces 300 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque from the same 2L turbocharged inline-4 engine. 

The power has seen a rise by 32 hp this year, while the torque output has increased by 37 lb-ft over the 2021 model year. Also new is the 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that takes power the front wheels as standard and replaces the older 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission. 

The 4Motion AWD system is also made standard from the SEL R-Line trim onwards but is not available even as an option with the base SE R-Line trim. The adaptive suspension setup is also standard and the different driving modes which include Comfort, Normal, and Sport, can be used to adapt to your driving styles. 

With the quicker transmission and improved power and torque output, the 2022 Arteon is set to be quicker off the mark as compared to its older model that did the 0-60 in 6.4 seconds and quarter-mile in 14.7 seconds. 

With the top speed of 127 MPH being constant, the 2022 Arteon can cover the quarter-mile in 14.5 seconds while doing the 0-60 MPH run in 6 seconds flat. 

The Kia Stinger offers the most impressive engine output and hence is also the quickest off the. Despite having abundant power reserves, the efficiency-centric powertrain from VW is one of the slowest here along with the Maxima and Avalon.

In terms of pricing though, the 2022 Arteon feels steep while the Stinger feels the most value for money based on its performance. 

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With the slicker transmission on offer, the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon now returns 22 MPG in the city, 36 MPG on the highways, and 26 MPG combined as per the EPA. This indicates a rise in fuel economy ratings by 4 MPG on the highway and 1 MPG combined as compared to last year.

Opting for the 4Motion AWD drops these figures by only around 1-2 MPG in each aspect. the large 17.4-gallon fuel tank capacity also aids in offering an impressive range of over 600 miles on the highway. 

The Kia Stinger is not only more powerful than the Arteon but also returns better fuel efficiency. It even surpasses the Toyota Avalon both in terms of frugality and driving range. The Maxima has the highest fuel consumption here and hence employs a much larger gas tank to compensate for it. 

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"The VW Arteon offers a huge cargo capacity and user friendly tech features, but many classmates are more luxurious." - cars.usnews.com

The interior of the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon does not get many changes this year after last year's facelift. The design may not be as striking and distinctive as its exterior, but VW makes no compromise in terms of material and build quality. While it doesn't feel as premium as the European luxury carmakers, the Arteon feels premium for its class.

This year, Volkswagen has decided to offer a wireless phone charger as standard from the base SE trim along with three-zone climate control, power driver seat & heated front seats, and leatherette upholstery. With no optional features available, one has to opt for the next trim for any more amenities. 

Therefore, upgrading to SEL R-Line trim gets you premium upholstery but for any more creature comforts like ventilated front seats, heated rear seats & steering wheel, Nappa leather upholstery, and ambient interior light, one has to go for the top-end SEL Premium R-Line trim. 

Being a Sportback, the Arteon offers the most trunk space in its segment measuring up to 27.2 cu-ft. The rear seats also get 60/40 functionality which extends the cargo space to 56.2 cu-ft. With plenty of large storage pockets and cup holders, the Arteon should be a comfortable cruiser for a family getaway.  

The Toyota Avalon although has marginally more spacious front seats than the Arteon, the rear seat offers similar legroom and headroom. Both the Stinger and Maxima have much tighter rear-seat legroom to offer. In spite of the shorter wheelbase, the 2022 Arteon offers the best passenger and cargo capacity here, while the Stinger is next in line in terms of trunk capacity. 

The dashboard of the 2022 Arteon comes with features like Volkswagen’s Digital Cockpit as standard, along with an 8-inch Discover Media touchscreen powered by a MIB3 entertainment system.

The infotainment system features Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity as standard and also gets SiriusXM satellite radio and HD radio as standard. The navigation is also offered as standard from the SEL R-Line trim onwards while the Volkswagen Car-Net subscription is also offered across all configurations.

The 8-speaker audio system gets upgraded to a 12-speaker Harman/Kardon premium surround sound system on the top SEL Premium R-Line trim. 

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"Sexy on the outside and subtle on the inside, the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon warrants a second look." - The Car Connection

The 2022 Volkswagen Arteon gets no design changes this year barring the standardization of the R-Line appearance package right from the base SE trim. So the 2022 Arteon now gets light bars that surround the new Volkswagen logo, creating a light signature that aids in driving as standard along with exhaust tips instead of two. 

The front fascia boasts of a very contemporary look with straight chrome lines on the grille that extends to the LED headlights. The base Arteon comes with new 18-inch alloy wheels, while the SEL R-Line gets a set of 19-inch wheels, and the SEL-Premium gets the large 20-inch alloy wheels.

The rest of it remains the same as last year with the sharp exterior designs and large aggressive grille at the front. The two SEL trim gets a panoramic sunroof as standard while only the top SEL Premium trim features a hands-free power tailgate. Volkswagen offers the 2022 Arteon in only 5 standard color options which includes the $395 Kings Red Metallic color that looks particularly striking and sporty with the stylish wheel design and sharp exterior design. 

The Toyota Avalon is the longest sedan in this comparison which explains the superior legroom inside its cabin. The Arteon on the other hand is the widest while the Stinger's longer wheelbase does little offer additional passenger space inside its cabin.

On the streets though, it is the Kia Stinger and VW Arteon that look the most appealing, contrary to the commuter car look offered by the Maxima.

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While Volkswagen is known for building safe cars, the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon hasn't yet been crash-tested by the NHTSA. That said, the IIHS had awarded it with their prestigious "Top Safety Pick" accolade in the safety tests conducted by them for the 2021 model year. VW offers plenty of safety features and driver aids as standard with the 2022 VW Arteon and some of the features onboard the 2021 Arteon include:

• Front Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking
• Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keeping Assist
• Blindspot warning accident avoidance system
• Pre and post-collision safety system
• Adaptive cruise control
• Park Assist automated front and rear parking sensors
• Surround-view camera system w/aerial view

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2022 Volkswagen Arteon vs 2022 Kia Stinger

The Stinger sedan not only is much quicker than the Arteon, but it is also much more affordable at the $37,135 price tag. Also, it is more frugal and has a sporty exterior design that will attract a lot of eyeballs. The Sportback styling is similar which opens up plenty of cabin and cargo space, making it the obvious choice between the two. 

2022 Volkswagen Arteon vs 2022 Nissan Maxima

The Maxima is more affordable than the VW Arteon but the powertrain isn't particularly quick and gulps more fuel than the Arteon. The Maxima gets more spacious front seats, but the Arteon offers a more spacious rear-seat legroom and trunk capacity. The appealing styling and plenty of creature comforts make the Arteon feel worth the additional investment. 

2022 Volkswagen Arteon vs 2022 Toyota Avalon

The Toyota Avalon has similar driving dynamics as the 2022 Arteon and also gets identical MPG ratings. Both also offer similar cabin space for the passengers but the Sportback body style of the Arteon offers plenty more space in the trunk. The higher reliability and better resale value tilt the scales in favor of the Avalon. 

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While the 2022 VW Arteon might now seem pricier with the MSRP starting at $41,190, the standard R-Line appearance package and more standard features do make it feel somewhat worth the price hike. Add to that the added performance from the 2L engine and faster 0-60 timings and better MPG ratings, there is not much to fault in this full-size sedan.

While at the price, the Europeans offer a more premium interior, the cabin and trunk space on offer in the Arteon is unparalleled. If that is your utmost priority, there's not much competition to the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon.

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