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Here’s your crash course on the new Volkswagen flagship sedan. 1. Design is the Name of the Game The Arteon name is taken from the Latin word for art ( artem ) and alludes to the emphasis VW placed on its design. The VW team set out to “open a new chapter” in the evolution of four-door coupes with features such as chrome strips on the frameless side windows and a wraparound grille. 2. Room to Stretch The nearly 112-inch wheelbase helps provide drivers and passengers with far more space than most fastback-style vehicles. While most fastback cars can feel cramped in the backseat, especially for taller passengers, the Arteon has space for rear-seat passengers to lean back, cross their legs, and relax. 3. Worth the Wait Three-and-a-half years passed between initial discussions about the Arteon and final production. It is scheduled to arrive in America this spring. 4. A Car That Packs a Bite In creating the low, coupe-like silhouette of the Arteon, the Vol...

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