{"id":3185,"date":"2020-06-13T19:44:31","date_gmt":"2020-06-13T23:44:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/articles.carcostcanada.com\/?p=3185"},"modified":"2025-03-07T09:27:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T14:27:52","slug":"vw-shows-off-rendering-of-2021-arteon-four-door-coupe-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/articles.carcostcanada.com\/vw-shows-off-rendering-of-2021-arteon-four-door-coupe-update\/","title":{"rendered":"VW shows off rendering of 2021 Arteon four-door coupe update"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"2021
While this rendering makes the refreshed 2021 Arteon appear longer, lower and wider than the existing model, we should only expect mild updates.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With the release of these swoopy artist\u2019s renderings Volkswagen has announced the virtual world premi\u00e8re of its updated 2021 Arteon four-door coupe will occur on June 24th, and along with scant information about the new car is the revelation of a new body style. <\/span><\/p>\n

The blue car on the left is indeed a sport wagon, although despite having four doors plus a rear liftgate, and therefore being similar in concept to the Porsche Panamera<\/a> Sport Turismo, Volkswagen has dubbed it a Shooting Brake, which is normally a term given to a two-door wagon with a rear hatch like Ferrari\u2019s 2011\u20132016 FF or the classic 1972\u20131973 Volvo P1800ES (although Mercedes-Benz called its four-door CLS sport wagon a Shooting Brake when it debuted for 2012, which was followed up with a 2015 CLA Shooting Brake). <\/span><\/p>\n

\"2019
Today’s Arteon is already one of the sleekest four-door sedans in the mid-size volume-branded sector (2019 model shown).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Just like those elongated Mercs, however, the five-door VW won\u2019t be coming to Canada or the U.S., leaving we North American with only getting the four-door fastback variant, but selling such a niche vehicle in our markets is already a risky business proposition as clearly shown in the car\u2019s sales figures. <\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the Arteon\u2019s stylish sheet metal and nicely sorted interior, the slick VeeDub only found 456 buyers throughout all of calendar year 2019 (albeit deliveries only started in March), which put it in last place within the mainstream mid-size sedan class. VW\u2019s Passat<\/a>, the Arteon\u2019s more upright, practical and affordable four-door counterpart managed to stay one position ahead with 672 deliveries last year, but bringing up the rear was nothing for Volkswagen\u2019s Canadian division to be excited about. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"2019
We can expect subtle changes to the 2021 Arteon’s backside as well (2019 Arteon shown).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Yes, it was the ninth year of the outgoing eighth-generation model, and therefore as long in the tooth as anything in this segment has ever been, but that not updating this important model was Volkswagen\u2019s fault to begin with, so being last amongst conventional mid-size sedans was inevitable. Also notable, VW\u2019s poor Passat<\/a> and Arteon sales occurred well before we were facing all of the current health, social and economic problems. <\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s difficult to say whether a slowdown in Q1 2020 Arteon sales had much to do with the just-mentioned issues or was instead a self-imposed reduction of inventory ahead of the refreshed 2021 model, but either way VW only managed to sell 81 units in Canada for the first three months of this year, but the automaker\u2019s Ajax, Ontario office would have been happy to see deliveries of the all-new Passat<\/a> increase during the same quarter, the model\u2019s 523 unit-sales nearly as strong as the entire year before. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"2019
The current Arteon already provides one of the more impressive interiors in its class.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While it might at first appear like the Passat\u2019s<\/a> stronger Q1 sales results could be a good sign for the new Arteon, at least when not factoring in the aforementioned health, social and especially economic problems, nobody\u2019s complaining about the 2019-2020 Arteon\u2019s styling. In fact, it already shares many of the design cues of the new Passat<\/a>. Of course, the artist\u2019s rendering looks longer, lower, wider and leaner than today\u2019s car, which is normal for these types of cartoon-like creations, so before getting all excited it\u2019s probably best to visually squish the eye-popping drawing back into more reasonable proportions, and while you\u2019re at it reduce the size of the gargantuan wheels. Once this is done the 2021 model will probably appear a lot like today\u2019s version, other than its updated front grille and reshaped front fascia, not to mention similarly minor changes provided at the back. <\/span><\/p>\n

The current Arteon cabin is the nicest available in the 2020 Volkswagen fleet, or at least the one offered here, and although we shouldn\u2019t expect any radical changes VW does promise its newest modular infotainment matrix 3 (MIB3) system for quicker app processing, enhanced connectivity, better functionality, and improved entertainment overall. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"2019
Changes to the new Arteon’s infotainment system and other electronic interfaces should count amongst its most dramatic updates.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

VW will also make its \u201chighly assisted\u201d Travel Assist system available, which is similar to the hands-on-the-steering-wheel, self-corrective, semi-autonomous driver assist technologies already on offer by other brands. Likewise, Travel Assist was designed for highway use, and to that effect so-equipped 2021 Arteon models will be able to apply steering, accelerating and braking inputs autonomously at speeds up to 210 km\/h (130 mph), as long as the driver remains in control. <\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, such advanced technologies could very likely add considerable sums to the price of this already expensive sport sedan, which at $49,960 isn\u2019t exactly entry-level. This said, the Arteon\u2019s key four-door coupe rival, the Kia Stinger<\/a>, comes close to $45k in base trim and nearly $50k when loaded up, but Canadian buyers obviously believe it delivers better value as they purchased 1,569 examples last year. It\u2019s approximate $5k discount and stronger base and optional engines, not to mention fuller load of features in all trims, would\u2019ve likely been important differentiators, plus the South Korean model handles well, includes near-premium interior quality, and isn\u2019t hard on the eyes. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"2021
While the 2021 Arteon Shooting Brake would no doubt be welcomed by ardent VW loyalists, it probably doesn’t make for a good business case.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In case the current Arteon has caught your eye, you can get your hands on a 2019 example<\/a> for quite a bit less than the manufacturer suggested retail price right now. In fact, a quick glance at our 2019 Volkswagen Arteon Canada Prices page<\/a> shows up to $5,000 in additional incentives available, while the 2020 Arteon<\/a> is being offered with zero-percent factory leasing and financing rates. Then again, a quick check of our 2019 Kia Stinger Canada Prices page<\/a> will inform of additional incentives up to $5,000, while four-door coupe buyers interested in the latest 2020 Stinger<\/a> can get up to $4,000 in incentives. To learn more about these savings and gain access to manufacturer rebate info and even dealer invoice pricing, read this short article about how a CarCostCanada membership<\/a> can save you thousands on your next purchase of any vehicle. And while you’re at it, make sure to check out our mobile app<\/a> at Google’s Play Store and Apple’s iTunes store, which is ideal for accessing all the info above while shopping.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As for more on the 2021 Arteon, check this spot later this month and we\u2019ll have all the most important details. <\/span><\/p>\n

Story credit: Trevor Hofmann <\/span><\/p>\n

Photo credits: Volkswagen<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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