What is Volkswagen shooting brake?

What is Volkswagen shooting brake?

The Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake is designed to combine the good looks of a coupé with the load-lugging capacity of an estate car. The shapely roof means it has less space than a conventional 'station wagon', but it's a more spacious alternative to the (still rather practical) Volkswagen Arteon executive hatchback.

Is the Arteon shooting brake coming to the US?

We asked Volkswagen whether the Arteon Shooting Brake would be coming to the USA and were simply told, "No plans for this market."

What is a shooting brake vehicle?

Shooting brake is a car body style which originated in the 1890s as a horse-drawn wagon used to transport shooting parties with their equipment and game. The first automotive shooting brakes were manufactured in the early 1900s in the United Kingdom.

How much is the new VW Arteon in South Africa?

Volkswagen Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 2021 Price in South Africa is Estimated to be South African Rand 900,000. Volkswagen Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 2021 Price in South Africa is Estimated to be South African Rand 900,000.

Is Arteon R Coming to USA?

At long last, but there's no indication that we'll get the sexy wagon variant. Sadly, it and its beautiful wagon variant are forbidden fruit to us in America. ...

Why is a shooting brake called a shooting brake?

Historically, the term comes from the vehicle that shooting parties would use on hunts. The vehicle had to be practical to hold the rifles, marksmen and shooting game while out and about. It's called a 'brake' because this described the carriage used to train and break in young horses.

What's the difference between hatchback and shooting brake?

If the roof to rear window angle is closest to 90 degrees, it's a shooting brake, also called an estate car or station wagon. If the roof to rear window angle is closer to 30-40 degrees it's a hatch back. However it is only a hatchback if the rear window opens, as part of the boot/trunk.

Is VW Arteon available in South Africa?

Not available Following its local launch in 2018, new Arteon models are no longer offered in SA. Before the European release of the facelifted Arteon and Arteon “shooting brake” in June of 2020, Volkswagen SA “made the decision to not replace the outgoing Arteon with the facelifted model”.

What is the price of a VW Arteon?

Volkswagen Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 2021 Price in South Africa is Estimated to be South African Rand 900,000. Volkswagen Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 2021 Price in South Africa is Estimated to be South African Rand 900,000.

Is there a 2022 VW Arteon?

The Volkswagen Arteon has a new engine for 2022. It's still a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4, but now it makes more power and torque than the outgoing engine. It's linked to a 7-speed automatic transmission with standard front-wheel drive and optional all-wheel drive.