Volkswagen Arteon gets a facelift

VOLKSWAGEN UPDATED the Arteon with a sharper-looking front end and a significantly improved interior packed with more technology. It receives a grille with fewer horizontal slats and reshaped air intakes connected by a strip of bright trim. New 18and 20-inch alloy wheel designs and three additions to the color palette called Oryx White, Kings Red Metallic, and Lapiz Blue, respectively, round out the list of exterior updates. There are no major mechanical modifications to report. Power still comes from a turbocharged, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 268bhp and 350Nm of torque. Front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission come standard, and 4Motion all-wheel drive is offered as an option on some trim levels. European markets will receive a 215bhp plug-in hybrid option. VW has also introduced a sportier R variant to the Arteon, with 320bhp.