Volkswagen's strategy in the United States continues without bearing fruit. The Wolfsburg house has been trying for a few years to recover the land it lost due to emissions from its diesel engines. All in all, he wasn't doing much better before, but at least his popularity wasn't that low. The best example that customers still do not trust and support you is in the fact that have had to restructure almost their entire range. And plan in a hurry.
One of the strategies that they have put on the table is the creation of the Scout sub-brand. In addition to giving absolute priority to the launch of the electric range that they are currently creating. One of the models that should restore their credibility is the ID Aero which we have already told you about on occasion. However, the launch of this model seems to overshadow another that, unfortunately, has not caught on either: the Volkswagen Arteon.
The Volkswagen Arteon would leave the US in 2024 and would be replaced by the ID. Aero…
As you know, the Volkswagen Arteon was born to take over from the Passat CC. The official debut of it took place in March 2017 at the Geneva Motor Show. At first the impact was positive and it seemed that it was going to succeed with a high number of sales. However, when the first units hit the market, the brand's expectations were never fulfilled. The proof is that with the restyling came the Shooting Brake.
And despite the quality upgrade and the addition of more versatile bodywork, the public still does not accept it. This happens in Europe, but its situation in the US is worse and in fact, in Volkswagen, they would already be thinking of giving it a worthy exit from the market. According to several sources, including Automotive News, the Bavarian house has already decided that by 2024 it will abandon its catalog definitively. And the replacement of him would already be thought...
To enhance its image, as a clean and sustainable firm, Volkswagen would have decided that the replacement of the Arteon will be the ID. Aero. For now, the data we have about him is unknown, although it could be a more logical and perhaps successful alternative (at least at the level of profitability). The reason is that It will measure almost 5 meters in length and its lithium ion battery It will have a range of up to 620 kilometers. And not only that, it will be sold as a premium sedan.
All in all, we will have to wait for Volkswagen to make an official statement, but Everything indicates that the days of the Arteon are numbered in the US. And not only in this country, it is still up in the air if there will be a new generation for Europe. In any case, the next Passat will be sold with family bodywork and perhaps a new Arteon may be the option for those looking for a more dynamic model.
Source - Automotive News
More information about this model
- Plazas 5
- Power 150 - 320 hp
- Consumer goods 1,3 - 8,8l/100km
- Assessment 4.7