►Follow us on Instagram @autogefuehl and @thomas.letsgo ►Subscribe here: kzfaq.info ►Compare the VW Arteon R Shooting Brake: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nrZ8pqubnMi5ZH0.html 00:00 Introduction with Launch Control 00:15 Exterior Gran Turismo 01:42 Comparison Arteon Shooting Brake 02:29 Rear Arteon GT 03:20 Exhaust sound check 03:30 Engine 03:57 Interior Arteon R 05:13 Seating position 06:30 Instruments & HUD 07:07 More user interface 08:24 Infotainment 10:10 Rear seating 10:59 Trunk Gran Turismo 12:14 Trunk Shooting Brake 12:46 Driving Autobahn 19:01 Driving countryside 20:57 Sound check in tunnel 21:10 Agile driving 23:10 Conclusion #VW #VWArteonR Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.

The best review from the best German Journalist !! Congrats man !!

I love my Arteon, already tuned to 335HP; it’s awesome and still gets lots of compliments 3 years after I bought it from the showroom.

Always liked the Arteon. The R looks compelling. Would go for the estate.

13:45 hahaha ! Your synergy with the passenger is working so well! keep doing it this way.

Always top content Thomas! I'm proper late, but can't miss it. Also enjoy seeing the old filming style a bit. Makes a nice change and I enjoy looking at you present the vehicle this way.

This is the Jetta the boys have all been waiting for. This car is freaking beautiful

Love the estate/shooting brake version, good looking car. Thanks Thomas.

Always gives the best in-depth reviews

The "shooting brake" is quite cool.

Very beautiful car!!!👏👏👏... Unfortunately, not available in Brazil yet. This is the best KZfaq channel!!!

First video I’ve seen from you and I just wanted to let you know that you’ve gained another sub :) love this car and your in depth review was compelling, keep up the great work

Great review of an amazing VW! I hope it comes to the U.S. as well. May help Arteon sales on this side of the pond.

This car is starting to grow on me Thomas,thanks to you.👍😍

Looks awesome in this guise. Great review!

My dog when the mailman shows up: 12:51 😂

one of the most good looking car ever built! love it!

Really does look good, especially in this white.

great review from a great reviewer , peace from cairo

Very nice car! 🎶✨ You got Style in your reviews, Thomas! Keep it up, very cool and in deep review, yet in only 25 minutes! Cheers🍻🎵

Excellent review. Thank you! 👍

I always give Thomas a thumbs up.....before he starts talking.

Brave choice of matching trousers Thomas!

Great review as usual.

Super exhaust sounds, the rest is quite nice 😊

Oooh that car is gorgeous, elegant and sporty looking! Just right power, excellent family car

Really impressed with the Arteon,went with a 440i in the end mainly due to a 6 cylinder,no 4 can compare at this level.In other ways it was surprising close.The VW badge means it will be great to buy after a few years,I have seen a 2017 TSI 30k with warranty nudging 15k in the UK

Nice, I'm glad to see an estate version, too, with stretched roofline as Porsche did with the Panamera.

This has been my favorite car. I really love it.

VW could really have a home run here with the most beautiful VW ever build of high quality and Audi level features and luxury. I would love to see the rumored twin turbo V6 putting out 409 HP in an R or RS version come to be and please try and keep the price reasonable just below the brands like Benz, BMW, Audi. That car would blow away the competition from many competitive brands and higher in America, Japan and Germany. This car has beautiful lines in German tradition and engineering. Throw on a beautifully deigned set of wheels that complements the car and it looks like nothing else on the road. I have a 2013 (low mileage) 4Motion, V6 Executive CC 280 HP (a rare car in America) and I have loved it, fun to drive. I would get an Arteon R but need that power over a base 4 cylinder, haven't seen the 320 hp here in America, only the 268 hp version. A little more please for a car that size and weight. Hopefully the tire wear issue on the CC has been corrected on the Arteon. I hope VW will continue this flagship car and market it!!! Put commercials on the airways showing this car's beauty and capabilities in an aggressive marketing campaign, it will work in America. Show it on the back roads ripping through corners, hear the engine roar, show it on a track and show it's beautiful looks. I bet many don't even know much about it. I am an auto enthusiast and why I do not see a lot more in America baffles me as it is much more beautiful than many cars on the road, and many Americans love performance luxury cars.

It's a nice looking ride hopefully they will use some of the design elements of this car into their ID cars.

Wow! Amazing car both in design and performaces :) Awesome!

The only problem that I had with this vehicle was power. This one has added to what is a very nice package.

Me encanta el diseño en su totalidad y su mecánica 2.0 es explosiva al momento de acelerar y sentir como ruge ese motor ...

Stunning ..what a great looking car..It looks like an audi etron gt, with the bonus of a hatchback. And you can refuel in 5 minutes...who needs an ev..

Great review, Thomas! On this side of the Atlantic (US Washington state in my case) the Areton is tremendously underappreciated though not by me. Sadly, as is the case with almost all VWs we Americans don't have the options provided to Europeans. The basic Golf has been dropped in the US as a result of slow sales. Our Passat is larger, less expensive, and less well equipped than the European version. The US version of the Jetta is larger than its predecessor and not sold in Europe as far as I know. The same is true of our "midsize" VW SUVs, the Atlas and the Cross Sport. The Touareg disappeared when the Atlas was introduced. Our only Tiguan is what Europeans know as the "AllSpace" version. Even the fabulous EA888 2.0L engine lacks the dual injection found in Europe. Of all the vehicles VW offers in the US the GTI, the Golf R, and the Arteon are the closest to their European counterparts. As far as the Arteon is concerned, there are a few noteworthy differences. We have no "Shooting Brake" version available here. Like other automakers VW has given up trying to interest Americans in what we once called "station wagons." A few versions from European luxury brands survive but even those are difficult to find on dealer lots and their prices are firmly in the "luxury" category. Among mainstream brands only the Subaru Outback survives and Subaru goes to great lengths to disguise it by calling it an SUV. Other differences include the aforementioned lack of dual injection on the EA888 engine in the US Arteon. It's not a major issue (except as a weakness widely cited on the internet) and it's easily remedied with head cleaning mostly in high mileage engines. Still, it's an annoyance. In addition, the US version has a conventional 8 speed AT rather than the European 7 speed DCT. As a GTI owner I think that's a shame but VW has undoubtedly discovered that Americans are suspicious regarding the behavior of an automated manual transmission compared to a conventional automatic. Finally, the US won't be getting a full-on "R" version of the Arteon. Rather, we have the "R-Line" in the mid and top trims of the Arteon with HP and torque figures of 268/258 from the 2.0L petrol engine (our only choice). That, too, is a shame but companies including APR offer a Stage I ECU tune that adds significantly to the Arteon's (as well as other VW's) engine performance . And for those who fear risking the loss of VW's factory warranty APR offers a backup warranty that matches VW's version for less than $1000. The HP and torque improvements come close to the European "R's" specs but lacking a brake upgrade it doesn't quite match the factory European specs. Still, it's a time tested ECU upgrade that improves performance tremendously with no discernible loss in reliability and surprisingly little loss in fuel economy. (My last GTI had the APR Stage I tune for 40,000 miles without a single issue.) On the bright side for North American consumers, the price of an Arteon on this side of the Atlantic is tremendously appealing. The top two "R-Line" trims of the Arteon with AWD can be purchased for $40K to $43K here in the Seattle area. (Discounts of $6000 to $7000 from MSRP are common.) Even adding $1000 for a Stage I ECU tune and backup warranty puts the transaction price as low as $41,000 plus tax, title, and license (typically amounting to less than 10% of the purchase price.) Current conversion rates put $43,000 equivalent to less than 36,000 Euros. According to sources on the internet, the Arteon R has a starting MSRP of 63,000 Euros plus considerably higher charges for tax, title, and licensing. To be fair, however, Europeans pay in a number of ways including taxes to have excellent well maintained highways where the Arteon can be driven safely and legally at over 100 mph. Our crumbling infrastructure and speed limits allow for no such adventures. :) All in all, even with the cost cutting and restricted choices for the Arteon in America, it's a fantastic automobile (imo). For the price the most obvious rival is the KIA Stinger with KIA's new 2.5L turbo 4 cylinder engine that's found in at least 7 KIA, Hyundai, and Genesis vehicles. As the owner of both a VW and a KIA (Sorento) I'm torn as I consider giving my teenager unfettered access to my beloved GTI and I get a new daily driver. The KIA has an advantage in terms of its RWD architecture but with AWD in each, that advantage is mitigated. The Stinger has a superior infotainment and embedded navigation system but in terms of other features and interior quality, the Arteon has numerous advantages. All in all, each is an excellent example of a relatively affordable GT (Grand Touring) sedan in the European tradition with the Stinger leaning more to the sport sedan side and the Arteon projecting a near luxury ambiance. A difficult choice.

Thomas is such a nice guy

Superbeautiful car! And with that engine and spec. My dreamcar for sure ❤

It looks so good!!

Great video as always. I'm now waiting for my Arteon R Shooting Brake which should be delivered end of 2021. I wonder If you could make a video like this with Shooting Brake also? With driving experience and the feeling, it would be great. Greetings!

My Jetta back up camera is unusable in the rain, the water distorts to view badly. How is the backup camera when it is protected by the logo?

Great Car Arteon R. The R division is doing some great stuff

The shooting brake looks awesome

Personally, I enjoyed the passenger treatment

I think the Arteon in a slick sedan in a world filled with SUV's (which I love as well, or some of them anyway). Its interesting how VW and others offer certain product here, some there and in-between. The haptic controls are not my choice either, technology can in certain cases interfere with the driving joy, specially in a GT or an R. Simplicity rules when properly applied. Be safe and Cheers.....

Good review 👍 good car 🚗

I’m gonna pick up this car next week but can I place a akrapovic exhaust on it same one on the golf 8r?

Thomas nice job. I have as a company car a 2019 arteon r line 2.0 tsi with 4 motion and 272 hp. It looks great but i must admit this R with the extra performance and styling and tech is ewen better.

Hi Thomas, i heard that suspensionwise and comfort, the Arteon is not as smooth as a B8 Passat and leans more towards the previous CC with a more bumpy-sporty suspension. Do you confirm?

Beautiful!

Not really being a VW fan, but this one looks phenomenal.

I bought the same one as the one you show here 14 days ago. I am curious and hopefully it will not take too long to deliver.🙂

Heads up? I have a 2018 Jetta, so I do not understand the value of heads up unit, I imagine it might be like glare. Could you demonstrate and decribe pros and cons? Can you get a manual transmission in Germany?

thanks for the reviwe i was waiting for this, really nice car glad to see the real exhaust 💥 and your review is always good 👌😎, is there an autogefühl real exhaust police or only fake exhaust police? 😉

Thanks Thomas...Struth wot a car...such a good looker.

Arteon R looks amazing...and Thomas...you ..you ...

Must have been a bring your girlfriend to work day ;)

I’m so happy and excited, but also angry because you don’t get this trim in the states.

18:31 Hahah look how he laughs at her. so sweet!!! Thomas who is this woman? your girlfriend? Nice vw Rrrrrrr

Nice product presentation. I'll take the Golf-'R, thank you.

I really like this. Not sure about the plastic head up display, really don't like that! And if I had a choice, I would choose the shooting brake, purely on looks alone 😎

Very good video 😁🚗😃👍

Hallo, Thomas! 2.0 tsi dsg 4motion or 2.0 tdi dsg 4motion ? Thank you!

The shooting break Looks the business

Oh yeah. That’s stunning. Tough choice between this and the Tiguan r

I think this would be a very good alternative option if you can’t afford an Audi S5. That one has (if I’m not mistaken) a 3.0 V6 with 354 HP. I don’t know the price of the Arteon R but the S5 could easily go over €100K+

Im with you i don't like the touch sensitive buttons. VW please bring back tactile buttons and knobs.. .its a lot easier for drivers especially in high traffic countries like Singapore.

In love with Arteon. Want all electric

Shooting brake looks stunning

Congratulations Thomas your lady looks very attractive and you look happy! I would be very happy if it can be seen more often in videos because it will keep it exciting to watch m8!!!

Wow, sounds good! Thankfully, nothing like the new S3

3:03 Akrapovič exhausts coming? I would love that! 👌

Great review and great car but the lack of physical controls is a deal breaker. Gonna pick up the new 330e soon, hopefully will save me some gas money. Thomas, have you considered using drones for some exterior motion shots?

TOP & BEST VW Arteon ~nice car really very very good

Very beautiful and modern car

Nice review! But what would you choose, puegeot 508 PSE or Arteon R? In terms of looks and overall usage?

This Arteon has a vibe of a Golf R 7.5 stretched into an Arteon, sans the akrapowitch. Same tech inside, same motor it seems like, haldex, just with the new steering wheel and newer interior design similar to Golf R 8. Even the media unit is the same as in Golf R 7.5. Do like the outside desing a lot, and inside too to be honest, but the exhaust sound wasn't very convinsing. Nice review, it shows you have a different companion on the seat next to you - who seems to suffer from a mild case of floppy leg syndrome :)

Ugh this thing is just so beautiful. This is the variant that's not available in the US right? The one that was shown alongside the shooting brake version? I want this so bad

Just bought a new 2020 R Line in Canada. Preferred it over the 2021 because of price but also because I dislike most of the interior controls and appearance changes made in 2021.

Digital cockpit good. Capacitive buttons on the steering wheel, not good. I have drive a few cars with these and it easy to set them off when turning corners.

Owned Passats since 2002, current a R line bi-tdi wagon. VW keep trying to pry me into a Alltrack 162 which is the new one here. If VW NZ don’t bring in the Arteon R shooting brake I’m off the Europe to get my bloody own 😜

Needs to come to the US. For now my tuned Mk7 gli will have to suffice.

Saw the original years ago in a bronze colour and it did look good Hardly see any in the UK, maybe too costly and Audi A7 better known

Is this coming to the US.

How does the comfort mode on the R model compare to "normal" Arteon DCC comfort mode? Is it a lot harsher? 20 inch rims definitely do not help the comfort, but getting this car with smaller ones does not seem right.. :)

Digital instruments. I seriously considered the estate but I have two child seats for grandkids so shortlisted the Tiguan, Skoda Kodiaq and Peugeot 5008. I went for the Peugeot 5008 GT Premium auto.

What height is the passeneger????

Great rEview, thanks a lot Thomas. The GTlooks amazing but I still prefer the kombi version of it. :-) *the manual shade is a shame. The Leon does this electronically for half the price with a way bigger panoramic roof... *I agree the plastic for the HUD is not acceptable at this price range

Paying extra money for digital instruments is really a rip off. The screen is cheaper to produce than the analog gauges. Das haben sich die Autohersteller schlau ausgedacht. Einen einfachen Bildschirm einbauen und dann den Innovationsaufpreis kassieren. Ähnliches gilt für die überteuerten Navi Lösungen. Wie lange da noch mit einen 30GB HDD geworben wurde als es schon SD Karten in Größe für ein paar Euro gab. Jedenfalls wieder ein schöner Test.

Best VW i've ever seen

Good Review (as it always is with Thomas🤗). Don' t like the design at all, although it' s obviously a good car. Of course only my personal taste, so it s totally subjective. But nice motorization...

How much is it in the uk?

When is this beautiful beast coming to the US?

Can I buy this in the UK and important it to the USA?

Are we going to get it in USA ? Would be so sweet

Thomas at the beginning of your intro to your vehicles what happened to "In full screen HD and full length...lets go"..repeat

Nice design the R have more power but the white color not so great for me like more the greenish color tho nice seats and interior it's nice 💙

@13:45… you’ve taken this driving thing for granted Thomas. If the lady wasn’t scared on the previous frame, we’ll….. she was definitely concerned here.

Finally a Volkswagen that looks good...

Would be nice if they sprung for fixed 4 piston callipers than painted single piston sliding callipers in front. At least VAG restrained themselves from putting in fake exhausts