The current Volkswagen CC, the long-wheelbase Passat with the «stylized sweeping roofline,» is not the last word in car design. At some point, even Volkswagen had to realize how boring it was. Otherwise, they couldn’t have come up with a successor launched in Turmeric Yellow. Also known as Curcuma, or gold, if you prefer not to beat around the bush. But call it what you will, the car under the paint is a more upscale proposition than the CC, with a price tag still kept in the $35,000 range. And for that kind of money, the Arteon has to be the prettiest four-door on the market.This is confirmed by the number of heads turned towards it on the road. Granted, the wild color helps, but VW’s latest peek into entry-level Audi territory is definitely a conversation starter. This car stands out in a general parking lot, instantly triggering interest.
But being a sedan, perhaps the Arteon’s most important upgrade is the 5.2-inch increase in wheelbase compared to the outgoing CC. The result is that, while the roofline may still compromise rear headroom, the extra space means you can sit two tall adults in the back with ease. And it will swallow their bags too. Lifting up the hatchback, we threw in a long weekend’s worth of luggage for three, literally. The trunk is simply huge, and if you need more, the 60/40-split rear seats allow the car to carry 55 cubic feet of your stuff, including items as long as 80 inches.Once in the driver’s seat, the nodding continues. As tested, the Arteon came with a 9.2-inch center touchscreen with gesture controls. The system works well, and despite the fact that once it reaches America, the screen will shrink to eight inches with physical knobs, optioned with the 12.3-inch Digital Cockpit, the cabin shouldn’t disappoint.
As long as you don’t look too often at the dollar-store clock in the middle, of course. That piece of quartz magnificence looks even cheaper than what it must cost, but after all these years, I must assume this feature to be something expected from a V-Dub.
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