The Passat CC was only offered as a four-door coupe,
but its more upscale replacement, the Volkswagen Arteon, could actually welcome
a second body style. Nothing is official yet, but there is a chance that we
could see a Shooting Brake version of the new Arteon, reports AutoExpress,
after talking to one of the company’s chiefs for medium and full-size cars,
Elmar-Marius Licharz.
In addition to mulling an Arteon Shooting Brake, the
German automaker is also planning to launch a new powertrain for the stylish
sedan. And it’s not electrified in any way, for now at least, as it’s actually
a six-cylinder engine. There is already a prototype out testing with the unit,
and if it gets positive feedback, then expect to see it in the Atlas, too.
By offering a six-banger fpr the Arteon, Volkswagen
is strengthening its position against more premium rivals, such as its cousin,
the Audi A5 Sportback and BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe. At the same time, it’s also
stepping away from the Skoda and SEAT brands.
