Used 2023 Volkswagen Arteon for Sale near Pittsburgh, PA

The Volkswagen Arteon is expected to be discontinued by 2024, but in the meantime, the stylish sedan picked up new features and finishes for 2023. It’s VW’s largest car in the United States, but it’s a seriously underrated sub-premium cruiser. The 2023 Arteon is available in three trims: SE R-Line, SEL R-Line, and SEL Premium R-Line. All models get a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine making 300 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Power reaches all four wheels through Volkswagen’s fantastic seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. With a slightly detuned version of the Golf R’s powertrain, the Arteon delivers surprising performance. The run from zero to 60 mph takes just 4.6 seconds, and standard adaptive dampers keep the big sedan planted confidently in the corners. Wheel sizes range from 18 to 20 inches, and the car’s standard all-wheel drive (AWD) gives it fantastic grip. A spacious interior is betrayed slightly by cheapish materials, but Volkswagen incorporated clean design that keeps things visually interesting. The Arteon promises seating for five and actually delivers with good head room and legroom in the second row. Synthetic leather upholstery and heated front seats are standard. Leather is available, along with a massaging driver’s seat, ventilated front seats, and heated rear outboard seats. Cargo space is generous at 27.2 cubic feet with the rear seats up and 56.2 cubic feet with the backs folded flat. Volkswagen made its digital cockpit system standard, which brings deeply configurable gauge displays. The driver can view maps, audio information, vehicle performance statistics, phone call information, and more in the 10-inch digital gauge cluster. An 8-inch touchscreen is standard and brings wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The list of other features is long and includes wireless phone charging, tri-zone automatic climate controls, navigation, Bluetooth, SiriusXM radio, HD radio, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. Buyers can upgrade with a Harman Kardon audio system, additional USB ports, and remote start. The 2021 Arteon was the last to receive full crash testing from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). It earned a Top Safety Pick designation, and while the new model hasn’t been tested, it should perform similarly. Several advanced driver aids come standard, including lane-keep assist, rain-sensing wipers, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, forward-collision warnings, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alerts, and a rearview camera. VW also offers a surround-view camera, a parking-assist system, automatic high beams, and adaptive headlights. The 2023 Volkswagen Arteon is on sale now. Pricing starts at $44,305 for the base SE R-Line, which includes a $1,295 destination charge. The mid-range SEL R-Line starts at $48,870 including destination, and the top SEL Premium R-Line costs $51,865. Few options are available, and most of those that are offered are accessories. There’s a $190 bike rack, a $120 bumper protection plate, and $428 roof rack cross bars, among others.