Volkswagen Arteon due in September

The Volkswagen Arteon, the new flagship saloon of the German car maker, will arrive in New Zealand in September, Volkswagen New Zealand has said. “Since we first laid eyes on the Arteon, we knew Volkswagen were creating something quite special that will appeal to a wide range of customers here in New Zealand,” said Volkswagen general manager Tom Ruddenklau. A four-cylinder direct-injected engine powers the Arteon, producing 206kW and 350Nm of torque, and is coupled with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox and 4MOTION drivrtrain. DCC adaptive chassis control comes standard, as does 19-inch alloy wheels. Volkswagen have included a range of driver assistance and safety systems, including Emergency Assist, which monitors the driver’s behaviour and will correct the steering and apply the brakes to avoid an accident. Other features include lane assist, adaptive cruise control, electronic stability programme, pedestrian monitoring, forward-collision warning and an emergency city brake. Inside the cabin, a customisable 12.3-inch Active Info Display containing Apple Carplay and Android Auto is paired with a 9.2-inch touchscreen infotainment and navigation system that can be controlled with hand gestures. Pricing for the Volkswagen Arteon begins at $74,990.