SPIED: 2020 Volkswagen Arteon in Pahang – CKD?

SPIED: 2020 Volkswagen Arteon in Pahang – CKD?

The Volkswagen Arteon feels like stale news at this point, having had its Malaysian launch postponed multiple times since debuting at PACE 2018. But the delay may be for good reason, seeing as this R-Line variant in Oryx White Pearl was spotted by reader Wan Yoi in Rompin, Pahang.

Now, since the newly-launched Passat facelift is locally assembled at the Volkswagen plant in Pekan, it wouldn’t be far-fetched to assume that the Arteon, which technically is the modern day Passat CC, could also be a CKD model.

The order books for the Arteon is still open, and has been since July 2019. At the time, it was said to be powered by a 2.0 litre TSI mill producing 280 PS and 350 Nm of torque, figures which eclipse even the previous Passat 2.0 TSI Highline (217 PS, 350 Nm). However, it was then revealed that the Arteon will use a downtuned 2.0 TSI mill that’s found in the facelifted Passat 2.0 TSI Elegance.


The initial price tag of RM290k to RM310k could be revised if the Arteon is CKD

The new sedan gets the tune of 190 PS and 320 Nm of torque, which the Arteon should match, together with a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission (DSG) sending drive to the front wheels.

Other than that, expect the car to be shipped with 19-inch Montevideo wheels, powered tailgate, fully digital Active Info Display, a 9.2-inch Discover Pro infotainment system with gesture control and wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, leather seats, and a standard eight-speaker sound system. Unfortunately, it looks like panoramic sunroof won’t make the cut. So, would you pay RM290k to RM310k for the Arteon?

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Comments

  • Better buy a stinger, better looks inside and out plus its RWD

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    • JOACHIM on Feb 06, 2020 at 5:06 pm

      But Stinger doesn’t have the same refinement as Passat/Arteon.

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    • Badrul Hisham on Feb 06, 2020 at 7:09 pm

      This car will be like the Proton X70, problematic dual clutch, sure to break down non stop.

      Passat and Golf owners have seen the nightmare of a dual clutch in action

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    • Better buy a bus. Can take the whole family including uncles and aunties.

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  • The best D segment sedan. Gorgeous.

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  • seancorr (Member) on Feb 06, 2020 at 2:40 pm

    Nope 300k for that is nonsense. That’s why VWPC wants to CKD it then only will it sell. It also better come with DCC, lane keeping plus blind spot assist and tuned to 280PS to make it more special than the Passat.

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    • The RM300k pricetag was for tgh arteon R with 4 motion and huge horspower.. the detuned arteon could cost considerably less plus only front wheel drive.

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  • Driver Assistance System as standard please!!!

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  • RIDZUAN on Feb 06, 2020 at 4:21 pm

    interior so similar with passat

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  • Ben Yap on Feb 06, 2020 at 5:45 pm

    better get the honda accord turbo. anytime down the road, it has better resale value.

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  • If selling 200k plus2…might as well get it lux brand,…audi. Its like trying to sell a camry at lexus price.

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  • Rm290k-rm310k? Ckd? With only 190bhp?Where is your common sense?

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  • Lol giving the same detune engine and charge double the passat price nonsense

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  • Bieight on Feb 06, 2020 at 6:38 pm

    Price it around 10% more than passat for ckd

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  • DonkeyKong on Feb 06, 2020 at 8:33 pm

    If they expect people to pay RM100k more for a reskinned Passat, they’re crazy. Give it the higher-tuned engine, 4Motion AWD and some active safety features, then they might have a better case..

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  • paparadzi on Feb 06, 2020 at 10:11 pm

    At RM300k, I’d rather get the Volvo S60 T8.

    More powerful and better-equipped with safety features.

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Feb 07, 2020 at 12:14 am

    300k fwd car…lol?

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  • wawasan2030 on Feb 07, 2020 at 9:15 am

    If this brand offer 10 years warranty i might consider

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