2021 Volkswagen Arteon: Arteon is a midsize car that seats 5 passengers and is only available as a 4-door sedan. Arteon made its debut at the CHicago Auto Show a few years back and gets a refresh for 2021. Changes include new styling, updated interior, VW's new MIB3 infotainment system and wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto. Competitors include the Acura TLX, BMW 3-Series, Lexus IS, Infiniti Q50, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Volvo S60.
Front-wheel drive is standard with four-wheel drive being optional. Trim levels include SE, SEL R-Line and SEL Premium R-Line. Sole powertrain offering is a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that produces 268 horsepower and pairs to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Available driver-assist technology includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, rearview camera with cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, frontal collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, automatic high-beam headlights. Pricing ranges from $38,000 to $48,000.