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Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake 2.0 TSI Elegance 5dr DSG Review

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This 187bhp version is our pick because it combines punchy performance from low revs and 0-62mph in 7.9sec, with a reasonable real-world economy of between 35-40mpg. 

2.0 TSI

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The VW Group famously spends more money on research and development than any rival – and as a result, perhaps it should be no surprise that our testers rate its cars so consistently highly.

The fact that many of those cars use the same underpinnings also helps, because it means that if they get it right once, they have the foundations to keep on getting it right.

However, the Volkswagen brand faces plenty of tough competition, often from within, because the rapidly rising Seat and Skoda brands that are also part of the group have access to the same technology.

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If you’re fond of life’s little luxuries, Elegance is worth a look. For a reasonable extra fee, you get larger 18in wheels, part leather seats that are heated up front, keyless entry and more advanced driver assistance features.

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2.0 TSI Elegance 5dr DSG

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Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay

Three point height adjust front seatbelts + pretensioners

Start/stop function with battery regeneration

Travel assist - Lane keeping assist and traffic jam assist

Side scan lane change assist including rear cross traffic alert

Electric folding door mirror, adjustable, heated with front passenger exterior mirror lowering function

LED rear combination lamp with dynamic indicators

App connect including wireless Apple CarPlay

Driver airbag and front passenger airbags with deactivation switch including driver knee airbags

6 way electric adjustable ergoComfort driver seat with electric adjustable backrest

IQ.LED headlight with LED daytime running + illuminated grille, dynamic cornering and advanced high beam control, poor weather light on rain/fog/snow

Front and rear parking sensor with ultrasonic, audible with audio volume reduction when activated, optical parking display via vehicle infotain system

Automatic coming/leaving home lighting function and daytime running lights

Gesture tailgate/boot lid opening and closing

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake

The Arteon Shooting Brake offers a stylish alternative to the VW Passat Estate, without losing very much at all in the way of practicality. It's really practical, well equipped, has a pleasant interior and a decent range of engines, including the company car tax-saving plug-in hybrid. It is a bit pricey, though, and the resale values aren't great next to some of the competition, so do make sure you get a hefty discount. 

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Effortless long-distance capability</li> <li>Strong standard specification</li> <li>Low running costs</li> <li>Comfortable driving position</li> <li>Comprehensive yet easy-to-use infotainment system</li></ul>

Executive cars are often the choice of company car drivers, so factors such as CO2 emissions (which govern your monthly tax bill) are just as important as cruising refinement for those long motorway journeys, a plush cabin and (whisper it) the image of the badge on the bonnet.

The good news is that there are options for all budgets and tastes.

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