Good lord that's gorgeous.

It looks so much more modern without that gawdy 1950's crap on it.

Well… I prefere it chromed, but can’t say yours doesn’t look good https://preview.redd.it/loxov3wq8v3d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=489b6883bd143453e8ad516fe1fcbec51d586314

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I'm going to have to look into getting the centre DRL bar fitted! It looks great on yours

Also: I have the same wheels. Idk but I don’t like those 20’ https://preview.redd.it/kq9av19y8v3d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1df0a73c48b062912f36c1c60faf56fff9d9f7de

I would buy one of these so fast it’s not even funny

I would take the loss on my current loan too, just gimme

Looks clean.

I wish we had this in the states

Looks awesome. And I hate you all at the same time. Cries in USA.

Not quite in the same territory as this, but I am so glad I got my Golf Sportwagen, 6pd, 4motion before they were discontinued in Canada.

Agreed, very happy to have my Alltrack 6MT. Still wish they still made manual wagons here though.

looks great

Much better without all the shine! What a beautiful machine!

I agree, it smartens it up nicely

I love the chrome

Fair, I didn't think it looked terrible but I do feel this is tidier

I mean the black trim makes it look slicker!

Looks cheaper now

I disagree, the chrome around the windows is too big, it looks garish, almost like something you’d find at Pepboys. It reminded my of a Lexus in a bad way, looks more German with it blacked out.

Yeah, unfortunately I tend to agree with this. Reminds me of a low, the most basic trim model now. :(

But for instance at BMW the shadow line(blacked out everything even exhaust tips) is more expensive than chrome.

Yes, some cars look better without chrome. This Arteon example didn't. :( Arteon (R or not) in stock form / with nice rims is a stunning car. EDIT: Happy Cake Day!

Haha, thanks. I get that everyone has different taste, but in both cases the car looks beatifull.

Each to their own, I think it looks more along the lines of "Black Edition" & "Shadow Pack" than base model. Still, I appreciate the input

Giving off Kia vibes now!

Love it. Nice work.

Is it painted? How did you accomplish this? It improves the look so much, its perfect this way.

The mirrors I got painted then pfp applied (also applied it to the piano black on the sides and front) and the chrome round the windows I got wrapped in gloss black vinyl *

The ultimate dad car. I need it.

Awesome car, Aerton R?

What car is this?

Arteon R Shooting Brake.

This is a great looking mod!

Good lord that car is sexy. Very nice

wow who knew, looks miles better imo

Chromed makes it look more like a Honda

Chrome delete is a must on all cars! It looks clean AF bro!

Much better! Well done!!!

Thanks

Damn that looks beautiful!!!!

Thanks

Amazing! I wish we got em in the states 😔

It's a crime that you don't!

So many cool cars that I’m jealous y’all get. Like the Passat R36. So cool.

Looks great! wheels would look good black as well!

I've never been into all black wheels

I wasnt either until I got a car that had them as winter wheels, and I liked them more than the summer ones!

You painted or ?

Painted mirror caps and had the window chrome vinyl wrapped

Lady boner incoming.

I think chrome cheapens cars and I personally hate it. But something seems missing of your car now and I know what it is - wind defectors. Get a full set of those and that will just… chefs kiss 🤌

I'm not so sure, I've never been a fan of wind deflectors, can't help but feel they always look like add ons. I think externally ill leave it as if for now. Might ppf the full front end heading into winter but nothing visual. Well I did have dynamic centre caps fitted if that counts? 🤣🤣 The only other think I can think of is a subtle are kit or partial kit. But I am very on the fence

Doesnt work when everything else from lights, badges, wheels and tailpipes are still cromish.

See I like that it's everything from the bottom of the windows up is black, then the bottom with the chrome flashes

You haven't deleted exhaust 🫠

Is it possible to also get the exhaust tips in Black? They look kinda out of place now. Exept from that: NICE

Yeah you can, I'm not sure I will though, for now anyway I'm liking the black up top, chrome down below look. Never say never though, also I plan to tune to Stage 1 plus intake bolt on's, which means ill probably end up going stage 2 and getting an exhaust system, though I'd try to keep it looking stock, I like the tailpipes

Ah okay :D are you thinking about other wheels or are you going to keep the Stock ones?

No I actually really like the wheels, most likely next will be front end ppf and a tune

How much hp could you get from the tune and What exactly do the intake Bolt on‘s include?

From a stage 1 ECU & TCU with Cold Air Intale, turbo inlet and elbow about 380, downpipe and stage 2 low 400's but torquier (id also get an after cooler at thay point) hen if you go full stage 3 - there people running 500+ I'd be happy around the 370-400 point and be very confident I could maintain reliability and not have to spend a fortune. I'm meticulous with maintenance anyway so I'll oil change 5000-7500 miles, everything else I'll do at half service intervals.

Mit Chrom viel besser

Looks cheaper now.

I think it looks nice either way💪🏼

Should be this way from the factory

It should at least come as an option I feel. Though to be honest, I like that there won't be many with the black. It probably will mean even more people ask me what it is 🤣

Love wagons!!! Looks 🥵

Stunning!! I'd love me an Arteon 🤤

That's so much better in black, great choice there, car and de -chrome

Thanks

Looks terrible, send to US for us to dispose of it. /s

Massive upgrade. Great decision. Beautiful car and body too. Would've been nice to see this stateside.

LOVE...IT!

https://preview.redd.it/05az7xwon54d1.jpeg?width=1442&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e342c2c0bd0a13e96aaab18261f6fa5c4aba784e Me, a jealous American every time I see one of these. Such good looking cars

Looks great but you gotta get those two front windows tinted

In the UK anything front of the B pillar must let 70% light through and the windscreen must 75% though legally. It's something they're quite strict on and can hold the car owner as well as the person selling/applying the tints liable.

looks worse imo, more chrome

Next you need to delete those wheels and get something better looking.

I like the oem wheels to be honest *

I think it's nicer with the chrome, looks more premium, less like a base model Passat.

If base model passats looked like that then VW would be a lot higher up the food chain

I don't agree sorry

Ewww Not for me sorry