2023 Arteon Interior

Even on the base model, the interior of the Arteon looks classy, despite its leatherette upholstery. Higher trims get Nappa leather, but all models come with an eight-inch digital driver display and an eight-inch MIB3 Discover infotainment system that provides wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality. VW doesn't sell many options for this car besides accessories, so you have to go for a higher trim if you want ventilated front seats or wireless charging. Still, all models get power-adjustable heated front seats and stainless steel pedal caps for a little more comfort and style. With loads of room and plenty of standard features, the cabin of an Arteon is a great place to be on long drives.

2023 Arteon Interior Photos

Seating and Interior Space

The Arteon officially seats five, with front occupants benefitting from power-adjustable seats with heating as standard. Six-footers will find loads of headroom and legroom in these seats with 37.7 and 41.2 inches, respectively. But, unlike many other so-called four-door coupes, rear occupants who have had a few too many growth spurts will be able to sit comfortably, too, thanks to 37 inches of headroom and 40.2 inches of legroom. Getting in and out is easy enough, although taller individuals may need to stoop a little when climbing in the back. We'd reserve the middle seat for pre-teens if you're going to seat two adults back there, but even so, the cabin feels roomy. In the SEL models with their standard sunroof fitted, headroom comes to 37.9 and 37.1 inches respectively. As for the driving position, it's well-chosen and feels good, thanks to an adjustable steering wheel. Overall, we have no faults with this cabin, and the refreshed design of details like the cabin air vents make it feel more special than before.

2023 Volkswagen Arteon Interior Dimensions:

Interior Colors and Materials

In the base model, you get V-Tex faux leather upholstery in a choice of two color schemes: Titan and Moonrock or full Titan Black. Stepping up to the SEL R-Line gains you Nappa leather in either Raven and Stone or Titan Black. The SEL R-Line Premium trim gets the same color choices, but the leather options here are perforated to accommodate seat ventilation for front occupants. A leather steering wheel and shift knob are standard on all models, but the SEL twins get a sportier steering wheel with contrast stitching, Silver Rise trim inserts, and a trim-specific black headliner.

2023 Arteon Trunk and Cargo Space

Thanks to that liftback design, the Arteon is remarkably capacious in the back. The cargo area is rated at 27.2 cubic feet of volume, considerably more than you get in a Kia Stinger (23.3 cubes) or an Audi A5 Sportback (21.8 cubes). What's more, the rear seats can be folded in a 60/40 split to create a massive space of 56.2 cubic feet. Whichever configuration you choose, there's plenty of space for four adults to go on a week-long vacation. The convenient powered trunk lid is equipped to all trims.

In the cabin, you get large door pockets, a sizable glove box, and center armrest storage, as well as a spot in the center console for your phone and another ahead of the armrest with a pair of cupholders.

2023 Volkswagen Arteon Trunk and Cargo Space Photos

2023 Arteon Infotainment and Features

Features

Forget about optional extras here, unless you want accessories. The Volkswagen Arteon gets the same basic suite of features throughout the lineup, with higher trims progressively adding more standard equipment. The base SE comes with power-folding heated wing mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, tri-zone climate control, cruise control, a heated steering wheel, power-adjustable and heated front seats, and adaptive suspension. You also get start/stop technology, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, road-sign recognition, IQ.Drive, keyless entry with push-button start, and an eight-inch digital driver display. A rearview camera, forward collision detection with automatic emergency braking, and a post-collision response system are fitted, too. Higher up in the lineup, you get access to features like multicolor configurable ambient lighting, remote start, a panoramic sunroof, lane keep assist, park assist, wireless charging, and a surround-view camera. A massaging seat is available for the driver too, while ventilated front seats and heated outboard rear seats can make this a properly luxurious cruiser.

Infotainment

Volkswagen upgraded the infotainment system in this car recently with an eight-inch MIB3 Discover Media touchscreen and revised software, so you get access to wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with pre-existing features like Bluetooth connectivity, navigation, and SiriusXM satellite radio. This year, wireless device charging is added as standard. HD Radio and two USB-C ports are included too, as well as eight speakers. The top SEL Premium trim gains an upgrade to a Harman Kardon 12-speaker audio system. As you'd expect, the screen is responsive and easy to use, and thankfully, it appears that we get to have a physical volume knob for a little longer, although it is still safest to turn your favorite song up via the steering-mounted buttons.