Volkswagen Arteon will make its debut at the Chicago Auto Show in February. Originally unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, the Arteon is a stylish flagship which will replace the slow-selling CC which was only bought by 3,237 people in the United States last year.


Detailed specifications haven't been announced but Consumer Reports says the model will be powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 276 hp. The engine will be connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission which can be paired to an optional all-wheel drive system.

The Arteon will be underpinned by the MQB platform. That's where the similarities end as the Arteon is a large and relatively luxurious vehicle that will slot above the Passat.



Pricing remains unconfirmed but the publication believes the model will cost around US$ 34,500. That would make the Arteon significantly more expensive than the Passat which starts at US$ 22,995. However, the Arteon should should come nicely equipped with power front seats, an infotainment system, and an assortment of other goodies.