Volkswagen Ateon Shooting Brake PHEV (2020-) review
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- Large estate
- Available new
- PHEV
VW’s sleekly styled Arteon Shooting Brake, launched in 2020, is a large estate car that comes with a variety of power options. The Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) version – which VW badges eHybrid – combines a 1.4-litre petrol engine with an electric motor, good for 218hp. The VW goes up against hybrid rivals such as the BMW 5 Series Touring, Skoda Superb Estate and Volvo V60 – but can it beat them? Find out in our full Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Plug-In Hybrid review.
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First reviewed by Which?
February 2022
Released
November 2020
Technical specifications
General
- ClassLarge estate
- Luxury
- Convertible
- On sale date2020-11-20
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