I'm not a VAG fan but got to say this is a very nice looking car. Shooting brake cars look so cool. Good review as always.
@mj74323 жыл бұрын
Here in Germany we have LED indicators and also the latest infotainment (bigger screen)
@cashell853 жыл бұрын
Good review however those alloys are not called "Cardiff". They are the "Montevideo". Great looking car. Strange that the indicators were leds on the older model.
@andrewgill17493 жыл бұрын
Great review as always! Like the spec and looks, for me though if it was loaded up with 4 people it would need at least 190ps. 150ps ok for one person, but you buy a car like this to carry stuff and look cool. Drove an A4 Avant recently with 190ps tdi and felt just right 👌
@stevencampbell11503 жыл бұрын
Amazing mpg and a great review as ever. Last car I had that did close to that mpg was the 2002 1.5 diesel Clio I had. It managed 65mpg on the motorway. I don't think it'd be in my price bracket tho' despite that, despite VW very nearly killing diesel, that is an impressive car.
@keithronson26243 жыл бұрын
Better than an A6 Avant. There is a place for a Touring in 'designer clothing'. Pity about the shortcuts. eg. Indicators and phone charge. However probably fall in value like a rock. Excellent as always. Appreciated. Stay Safe.
@baercontact3 жыл бұрын
I must have been out of the country too long, Shooting Brake/Break? I thought we called them Estates. Good Review, thanks!
@NobbyOnCars3 жыл бұрын
Welcome back 🤣
@michaeldoherty54233 жыл бұрын
Don’t we all find ourselves having a bigger boot when we’ve reached our midlife crisis or mid-cycle refresh?
@Clarioner13 жыл бұрын
Georgious looking "estate"
@NobbyOnCars3 жыл бұрын
Can’t just call them an estate anymore ☺️
@neilndebs3 жыл бұрын
Nice car, but all I could think of was, it's so dark in there! Panoramic roof is a must!
@adox663 жыл бұрын
Great review. Had a couple of VWs over the last 5 years, a Passat and then a well specd CC. The CC was a beautiful car but they both suffered with trim rattle in various places. Used to do my head in until I got used to it. Put me off sticking with VW when I changed car earlier this year.
@NobbyOnCars3 жыл бұрын
Nothing worse. What did you change to?
@adox663 жыл бұрын
@@NobbyOnCars 520D M Sport. Mid life crisis! Loving it so far.
@NobbyOnCars3 жыл бұрын
Can’t go wrong with one
@peterahern19643 жыл бұрын
Great review Nobby - starting search for estate & this definitely grabs attention (likely Jan '22 buy). Few questions - driving A4 quattro saloon 190 bhp at moment (had standard A4 previously & VW CC saloon before that). Would you go for one of these over A4 Avant Quattro? If yes, assume R Line AWD 190bhp?
@NobbyOnCars3 жыл бұрын
It's subjective but I think the VW is a little better looking. If people asking you why you didn't buy the Audi will annoy you, maybe buy the A4. ha! Both lovely, if it was an S-Line A4 Avant, that's also a bloody good looking car - maybe bring it down to spec and compared what you get in the VW over the Audi and then decide?
@peterahern19643 жыл бұрын
@@NobbyOnCars I'm inclined to agree - VW better looking...think, as per your mention, the overall package with VW is better. That would be comparison between A4 Avant S Line Quattro 190 (just matches what I have in saloon currently) & Shooting Brake R Line 190 AWD. I'd be importing on company's behalf too & VRT on A4 is looking like €15K+ which takes it into huge finished cost (will likely get NI garage to import from mainland & buy from them to dodge new VAT & customs). Threw it into VRT calc. there & it's suggesting €10,500 approx. for H/B version - there is no estate model there obviously - what do you reckon? I based on car as being a Sept. '20 reg & 6K miles.
@NobbyOnCars3 жыл бұрын
Have you looked at the price of similar A6? May not be much in it.
@padraicgeraghty56093 жыл бұрын
Cant understand why they changed the front indicators from LED to halogen. The last model had the wireless charger but couldn't even fit a Nokia 3210. Had 1 for 2 years but not a patch on the A6 interior wise. Love the review though.
@davidcummins11083 жыл бұрын
Top notch review as always Nobby. I just wonder with the minor details (front halogen indicators, no wireless charging, etc.) have VW missed a trick here. I know the model has been out for a few years now but it’s something you would expect them to introduce in a facelift model. Your paying for a car that has not got the latest details. Just my two cents!
@NobbyOnCars3 жыл бұрын
I think the design of the centre console and sliding cover in particular is just too small an area for one.
@davidcummins11083 жыл бұрын
@@NobbyOnCars Fair point
@BDX55 Жыл бұрын
There is an optional wireless charging mat. It is fitted under the sliding cover under the heating controls although it is a bit fiddly with larger phones.
@michaelobrien40833 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. Great car but a bit pricey.. I would probably go for a Mercedes E class estate for the few grand extra
@kiernai23 жыл бұрын
Oh that's nice looking
@NobbyOnCars3 жыл бұрын
Isn’t it!
@stephenhendricks1033 жыл бұрын
Sadly disappointed that we Americans don't have an opportunity to own the Arteon "Shooting brake." As a former owner of Saab and Volvo wagons I miss the fact that mainstream versions have virtually disappeared from our market.
@NobbyOnCars3 жыл бұрын
Surprised at that decision alright. So many US movies growing up, the dad always had an estate!
@gregsullivan74082 жыл бұрын
Such a shame the lift-back doesn't have sufficient rear head room for use as a limo, because it's shape is more suited for chauffeuring than the estate. Also a shame there isn't a VW or Audi version of the Superb lift-back. (the Superb lacks refinement IMHO - I definitely notice an improvement with the Passat in this regard)
@NobbyOnCars2 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree on the roof, the good looks come at a price. Have the saloon PHEV waiting to be edited and uploaded
@adams74053 жыл бұрын
Good review,really impressed with the Arterton and if BMW didn't offer me such a good deal on a 440i ts was next choice.At that level I would miss the six cylinder and eight speed ZF.Not many have bought it,so a shrewd buy in a few years mind.
@shanec073 жыл бұрын
A lovely car just Such a pity about the price tag
@ronmccullock14073 жыл бұрын
Good review
@NobbyOnCars3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ron
@doggonelazy3 жыл бұрын
There was me thinking car had a faulty braking system. Nice but too much 💰 for not enough glam
@podge55553 жыл бұрын
Can you review the new Octavia RS?
@NobbyOnCars3 жыл бұрын
Have it end of March 👍🏻
@podge55553 жыл бұрын
@@NobbyOnCars nice one 😜👍🏻
@EV6-Gear3 жыл бұрын
Bulb indicators ??? The wheels look like they came from a Korean car maker. VW Passat dashboard and interior For that against others will it sell. VW not moving forward on this car.
@NobbyOnCars3 жыл бұрын
I like the wheels but the bulb decision is odd
@heaposan3 жыл бұрын
Just get a Superb Sportline estate - get all the room and tech but save yourself $$$
@cashell853 жыл бұрын
Not nearly a patch on it looks wise imho. Just get a ex demo to save a few €!
@NobbyOnCars3 жыл бұрын
I love the Superb but looks and interior, this has the edge.
@richardhowlett94243 жыл бұрын
What an ugly mess of a car ! I much prefer the clean lines of my 2010 Honda Accord tourer , similar styling in a way , not an outright loadlugger just a very practical everyday car , without all the awkward lines and chintz of the Volkswagen. Yes I have had a good look around one in the metal !
@NedNew3 жыл бұрын
Definitely subjective as I think it's gorgeous and I think modern Hondas are horrible. 🙂