VW Adds Most Affordable 2020 Arteon Yet To UK Lineup, Starts At £33,085

Volkswagen is making the Arteon more affordable in the UK with the introduction of a new value-focused SE trim in addition to the existing Elegance and R-Line specifications.

Expanding the Arteon lineup to three trim levels, the new base model starts at £33,085 (approximately $40,300). For the money, customers get a decent amount of standard features.

Those include as 18-inch Almere alloys, full-LED lights, adaptive cruise control with Front Assist, Discover Navigation system with 8-inch touchscreen display, two USB ports, three-zone climate control system, as well as front and rear parking sensors. There’s also the Wireless App Connect system which allows for the use of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto without needing to plug in a device.

For now, the Arteon SE offers a single engine option, a 190 PS (187 hp) 2.0-liter TSI petrol unit mated to a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission. In this configuration, the Arteon SE returns a WLTP-confirmed 44.1 mpg (6.4 l/100 km) on a combined cycle, and CO2 emissions of 144 g/km.

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Later this year, Volkswagen UK will also introduce a 150 PS (148 hp) 2.0-liter TDI diesel engine that is expected to lower the Arteon’s price even further. The diesel engine will be available with a choice of six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG transmissions. Customers can place orders for the Arteon SE starting this week.

In addition to the new entry-level model, the Arteon lineup gets more updates for the 2020MY including the addition of the new Discover Navigation Pro Modular Infotainment Matrix (MIB3) with 9.2-inch touchscreen from the facelifted Passat, and the 2.0-liter TDI 150 PS (148 hp) engine with Active Cylinder technology. Finally, the revised model-year Arteon brings small revisions in CO2 emissions for two variants.