
The Volkswagen Arteon Hatchback is a head-turner. That's for sure. It's an executive car but it has a sleek, feline quality that says a whole lot more. It's the kind of car that passes you in the street and you crick your neck to check out the model name on the back.
The Arteon is a natural motorway choice but is equally handy for town driving. It's also a surprisingly lively and able contender for taking on more challenging country roads. It's got the grip and handling to make most roads an enjoyable experience. On the motorway, it's quiet, smooth and economical. It's got plenty of room inside and creature comforts that make long journeys something to look forward to.
In town, light steering and good manoeuvrability make mincemeat of busy urban roads and you've got more than enough acceleration on hand to nip in and out of heavy traffic.
If you're impressed by the Arteon Hatchback's exterior looks, we think you'll be no less enamoured when you slide inside the cockpit. Volkswagen do interiors extremely well. Everything feels solid, fabrics are high-spec and the dashboard is well laid out and aesthetically pleasing. Volkswagen's Digital Cockpit Pro is standard on all models.
There are acres of leg and headroom, even for taller drivers and passengers. The boot space means you won't have any problems loading up for a long weekend away.
The Volkswagen team work hard to maintain their excellent record for safety. The Arteon is another of their reassuringly safe creations. It scored the maximum 5-star rating in Euro NCAP crash tests and has a raft of innovative safety features as standard, such as autonomous emergency braking and lane-keeping assist.