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Volkswagen Arteon Is Heading for the Chopping Block

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Volkswagen Arteon Is Heading for the Chopping BlocMarc Urbano - Car and Driver
  • Volkswagen announced that the short-lived Arteon is heading for the chopping block as the company realigns its focus on higher-volume models.

  • Sales figures for the Arteon have been on a downward trend in recent years, with Volkswagen selling 5537 in 2021 and only 1742 in 2022.

  • The manufacturer confirmed to Car and Driver that 2024 will be the final model year for the Arteon.

Volkswagen will soon be short one large hatchback. The manufacturer announced today that the short-lived Arteon four-door is scheduled for a visit to the gallows, and confirmed to Car and Driver that 2024 will be the final model year.

The announcement comes in conjunction with Volkswagen's Accelerate Forward program, which sees the company refocusing its efforts on becoming a more efficient and more profitable company. According to Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer, that means focusing on a smaller number of high-volume vehicles, while removing low-volume vehicles such as the Arteon.