VW Arteon 1.Generation Shooting Brake R 4MOTION DSG - Towing vehicle

Is a VW Arteon 1.Generation Shooting Brake R 4MOTION DSG a good towing vehicle?

VW Arteon 1.Generation  Shooting Brake R 4MOTION DSG

You want to use the VW Arteon also as a towing vehicle for trailers? In order to answer this topic many different aspects, such as whether a trailer hitch (AHK) is available at all, the torque, and the maximum towing capacity.

With a maximum towing capacity of 2200 kg, this car does not have to hide. So you can also pull a horse trailer or a medium-sized caravan.
The torque is at the VW Arteon decisive for acceleration even under load - the more torque the better!

. Torque is available at 420 Nm, which is already a decent value and guarantees that you won't have any problems getting off the mark as a rule. If you want to take the trailer off-road, all-wheel drive is absolutely essential. On surfaces where you would otherwise have no problems, the additional weight of the trailer quickly becomes noticeable and a real problem. It's a good thing that this car distributes the power over all four wheels.

The basic prerequisite - the trailer hitch - is given, because a corresponding device is already included in this deal.

Evaluation - is the VW Arteon suitable as a towing vehicle?: The automotive has a maximum towing capacity of 2200 kg . The feed is provided by the torque of 420 Nm. The VW Arteon is therefore very suitable for just about all typical towing loads in the private sector. Horse trailers with one horse (or two if necessary) are no problem. Please note that you may need a driver's license B96 or even BE / class 3 here.

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