The 2023 VW Arteon 2.0 Turbo SEL R-Line Sport Sedan

What is an Arteon? The Arteon is a midsize sedan built in Emden, Germany and is sold worldwide by Volkswagen. It’s the replacement for the discontinued Passat and it’s been pushed further and deeper into the premium sedan class. The Arteon is wider, with a longer wheelbase than Passat, giving it much more usable people and cargo space inside.

The Arteon takes its name from the Latin word for art, Arteon, and alludes to the emphasis VW placed on its design. The 4 door sedan includes features such as chrome strips on its frameless side windows and a wraparound grille. VW added more standard equipment to the base SE R-Line trim, including adaptive LED headlights, a front grille integrated light bar and a power rear lift gate.

The Arteon comes in 3 different trim levels, starting with the base SE R-Line for $43,010, to the sporty SEL R-Line for $46,700, on up to the top of the line SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion Edition, with a starting price of $50,175. With elegant exterior styling that features an aerodynamic fastback design, and a 300 hp turbocharged engine, you’ll find the Arteon delivers a premium driving experience at a mid-level price.

This week Volkswagen sent me a 2023 Arteon 2.0 Turbo SEL R-Line Sport Sedan to test drive and review. The base window sticker price for this SEL R-Line model is $46,700. The options on the test car are: just the metallic exterior paint for $395. The MSRP manufactures suggested retail price, including the $1,295 destination charge is: $48,390.

After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealers fees, the total out the door and in your garage purchase price came to: $54,439. At near $55,000 the Arteon SEL R-Line has the performance, comfort, technology and convenience features you would expect from an upscale midsize sport sedan from Volkswagen.

Power comes from a 2.0L liter 16 valve DOHC turbocharged 4 cylinder engine with 300 HP horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, that’s bolted to a 7 speed DSG automatic transmission routed into a 4Motion AWD all wheel drive traction control system, with driving mode select. The driveline has electric power steering, start & stop capability and a 4 wheel independent suspension with multi-mode adaptive chassis control.

Exterior SEL R-Line upgrades include a set of 20″ alloy wheels with all season tires, automatic LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, an adaptive front lighting system with dynamic cornering lamps, poor weather lamps, power folding, heated, power adjustable side view mirrors with position memory, drivers side auto dimming exterior mirror, rain sensing wipers with heated washer nozzles, a power tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof  and an R-Line front bumper with an integrated light bar.

Interior comfort starts with leather seating surfaces, 3 zone climate control, a leather wrapped R-Line heated multi-function steering wheel with touch controls and paddle shifters, a tilt & telescoping steering column, front power heated seats, 60/40 split folding rear seats with a center armrest and a cargo area pass thru door, a center console with cup holders and armrest with storage, front row USB data ports, an auto dimming rearview mirror, illuminated entry lights, floor well lights, vanity lights, cargo lights, stainless steel pedal caps and footrest and carpeted floor mats in the front, rear and cargo area.

Safety and technology are hallmarks of Volkswagen, and they include a 10.25″ digital instrument display, an anti-theft alarm system with engine immobilizer, an advanced airbag protection system with 8 airbags, anti-slip regulation, engine brake assist, parking distance control, dynamic road sign display, high beam control, rear traffic alert, blind spot monitors, forward collision control, lane assist and adaptive cruise control.

The 2023 Volkswagen Arteon is a top choice for anyone looking for a luxury car with style, comfort, performance and value. With its stunning design, high end interior, impressive performance and reliable safety features, the Arteon is a car that’s hard to beat for the price, especially if you appreciate German automotive engineering.

When you’re ready for a brand new midsize sedan, the 2023 VW Arteon 2.0 Turbo SEL R-Line should be on your ride and drive list, as it’s one of the nicest and newest sport sedans for sale in the entire midsize sedan class.

Call, click or visit your local Volkswagen dealer for a test drive, and a Bottom Line price review, on the new 2023 VW Arteon 2.0 Turbo SEL R-Line Sport Sedan. And remember that the base price for a new Arteon starts at only $43,010. Volkswagen – Always Reinventing Itself.

Be smart, stay safe, and just breathe. Remember, You Are What You Drive, and maybe, just for those reasons alone, you should Drive one, Buy one, Today. Have a great day, take care, and enjoy the ride – Tony the Car Guy.

This Bottom Line new vehicle review is a Nut & Bolt and Dollars & Sense editorial  provided by Tony Leopardo. Tony the Car Guy is an automotive writer, editor and publisher in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you have a question, or comment for Tony, send it to tonyleo@pacbell.net and visit AutoWire.Net at www.autowire.net