Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake review

As we said at the start, it’s a little challenging right now. VW is under all sorts of external global pressures around the switch to EVs and is looking at closing factories in Germany. As a result Arteon production is currently… uncertain.

VW says it’ll continue with the Shooting Brake until 2026, but obviously if there’s not enough demand in the UK, it’s not going to ramp up right hand drive production.

Still, even though you can’t spec a car yourself right now there’s plenty of supply in the dealer network, and prices look competitive. Expect to pay around £45,000 for a well-specced Elegance or R-Line with around 150bhp (petrol and diesel are largely aligned on price), and about £8,000 more for a hybrid.

The 316bhp R is listing at around £58,000, but as with all versions, we’d expect that price to have some haggle room in it. Leases are still available from around £450 a month.

Just to state the obvious: Elegance focuses on comfort, R-Line is sportier. All models get LED lights, keyless entry, wireless app connect, adaptive cruise control and three-zone climate control.

Elegance model highlights include a rear view camera and hands free boot opening, while R-Line versions come with a bodykit (including dual trapezoidal exhaust tips) and 19-inch alloys, plus privacy glass and panoramic sunroof. Inside meanwhile, there’s ambient lighting with over 30 colour options.