Current owner here since mid 2022. Previously owned a Tiguan MK1.5 year 2013, so I did have my fair share of dealing with peep-peeves of a VAG vehicle.

- Yes, the dealer would put on sport mode for test drive and put on RON97.
- I got a good deal, no SST, full price only RM248K, but only 3 years free maintenance with 5 years warranty. But mine is pre-IQ Drive, so I have to fork another RM3K to do upgrade to Adaptive Cruise Control outside (Euro Retrofit).

Pros:
- Fuel saving
- Premium cabin material, seats are super comfy
- Spacious, for all: self, front & rear passengers. Boot space is a CAVE!
- Multiple drive mode/profiles - can be really sporty and fast
- Frameless door and still good sound insulation
- Great sound system with subwoofer
- Easy to accumulate speeding tickets (is this a PRO?)
- Wireless Android Auto or Apple Carplay out of the box
- IQ Drive with Travel Assist (really takes the stress out of crawling traffic)

Cons:
- Currently the supplied 19" 245 40 Pirelli P-Zero tires are under recall for premature failure
- High maintenance: Oil change (fully synthetic 0W-30), DSG services, HALDEX (4Motion) services
- Known VW issues: ignition coil packs, quick-to-wear front lower arm bushing, ABS speed sensors, evap charcoal canister, plastic coolant pump, plastic oil sump bottom cover.
- When vehicle ages, oil leaks are common.

Can go find on Facebook Volkswagen Arteon Owners Club Malaysia to check out more about ownership experience...

RM3K gets you ACC. RM4K+ gets you IQ Drive Suite (Travel Assist). Yeah, those are older generation problems.... just sharing.

So far 1.5 year in, still all good. ACC very useful during crawling jam, can relax a bit.