Car Buyer's Guide

Overview

The Volkswagen Arteon is a D-segment five-door fastback for buyers who want a design-led alternative to a conventional sedan. In Malaysia, the Mk1.5 Arteon is sold as the 2.0 TSI 4Motion R-Line IQ DRIVE, a five-seat petrol hatchback with a wet dual-clutch automatic, priced from RM291,012.

Arteon in 2026 — what's new

There is no 2026-specific update for the Arteon, so it carries on unchanged into 2026 in regular 2.0 TSI 4Motion R-Line IQ DRIVE form. The latest movement came in 2025, when the Arteon Wolfsburg Edition was launched from RM265k with special design touches, added kit and a better Volkswagen Assurance Package. A 2019-2024 Arteon recall over a heat protection mat was also issued in 2024.

Variant (1)

RM291,012 · est. from RM2,970/mo

Previous model years (3)

Shopping the previous generation? Arteon Mk1 (2020–2021) →

Colours

across the range — availability varies by variant

  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Lapiz Blue Metallic
  • Manganese Grey Metallic
  • Oryx White Pearl
  • Pyrite Silver Metallic

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Verdict

The Arteon is at its best if the five-door fastback shape is the reason you are shopping. It has Passat underpinnings but aims higher, with a higher price than its sibling and a position inside premium-brand territory. That matters: the Arteon costs more than the A250 at RM263,888 and the BMW 3 Series entry point from RM264k. Buy it for the body style and specification, not bargain pricing.

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Volkswagen Arteon sales in Malaysia

49 registered so far in 2026 — Malaysia's #181 best-selling model this year. 4 were registered in Jul 2026, the latest month on record.

Aug 2025: 47 47 Sep 2025: 29 Oct 2025: 26 Nov 2025: 24 Dec 2025: 27 Jan 2026: 11 Feb 2026: 7 Mar 2026: 5 Apr 2026: 1 May 2026: 10 Jun 2026: 11 Jul 2026: 4 Aug 2025 Jul 2026 Full Arteon sales data, month by month →

Volkswagen Arteon resale value

What a used Arteon holds of its price, by registration year: the trade-guide value insurers and dealers reference, and the price the market typically asks.

A three-year-old Arteon holds about 50% of its original value — weaker than the market average of 62%. The slower the line falls, the better it holds its value.
0% 50% 100% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Age (years)
Volkswagen Arteon Market average
Year Trade guide Typical asking Holds
2026 RM303,500 100%
2025 RM272,200 90%
2024 RM210,800 RM189,800 (10) 63%
2023 RM204,200 RM145,567 (12) 50%
2022 RM156,300 63%
2021 RM148,800 RM123,900 (14) 50%
2020 RM141,800 RM109,800 (7) 45%

Trade-guide and market listing data, West Malaysia. Actual prices vary with condition, mileage and variant; "holds" compares against that year's new price.

Generations

Rivals to consider

same class, similar money

Volkswagen Arteon FAQ

How much is the Volkswagen Arteon in Malaysia?

The Volkswagen Arteon costs RM291,012 in Malaysia. The only regular variant is the 2.0 TSI 4Motion R-Line IQ DRIVE.

What do you get in the Volkswagen Arteon?

The Arteon gets a 1,984 cc petrol engine with 276 hp, a wet dual-clutch automatic, 4Motion all-wheel drive and five seats. The Malaysian regular model is the R-Line IQ DRIVE.

Is the Volkswagen Arteon a sedan or hatchback?

It is a five-door fastback hatchback in the D-segment. That gives it a different body style from a conventional sedan, while keeping five-seat practicality.

Is the Volkswagen Arteon new for 2026?

No. The Arteon carries on unchanged into 2026 as the 2.0 TSI 4Motion R-Line IQ DRIVE. The latest special edition activity was the 2025 Wolfsburg Edition from RM265k.

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