Chicago 2018: All-New 2019 Volkswagen Arteon Almost Here, Finally

Since receiving its splashy world premiere in Geneva last year, the Volkswagen Arteon has been largely out of the news – this despite the enormous potential of the coupe-style sedan, which will replace the Passat CC and represents VW’s return to high-end carmaking.

Now, with the opening today of the 2018 Chicago Auto Show, the German manufacturer presents the North American debut of its new flagship sedan.

“The Arteon is Volkswagen’s brand shaper. This car is the spiritual successor to the CC, but it is bolder and faster. Arteon has the style and performance of a luxury Gran Turismo for about the price of a fully loaded midsize sedan.”

- Hinrich J. Woebcken, CEO of the North American Region, Volkswagen

Based, unsurprisingly, on Volkswagen’s MQB modular platform, the Arteon has a longer wheelbase (by some 13 cm) than the Passat CC, and sports a very different look. It is distinguished particularly by its graceful roofline and a character line running alongside the sides, which meet up at the rear spoiler on the trunk, as well as its front and rear LED lights, large chromed grille and frameless, chrome-contoured side windows. All of it rolls on standard 18-inch (or available 19-inch) alloy wheels.

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