The idea of the Volkswagen Arteon was unveiled in 2017. Volkswagen first unveiled this beautiful model at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show and the 2018 Chicago Auto Show. Models were first available at U.S. dealerships in 2019. The vehicle is based on the MQB platform. It is said that Volkswagen engineered the VW Arteon to be a more luxurious version of its direct predecessor: the Volkswagen CC.