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Volkswagen Arteon Fastback 1.4 TSI eHybrid Elegance 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1395
Trim	Elegance
Price	£40,525
Battery Capacity	13
Engine Power - BHP	218
Acceleration	7.8
Top Speed	138 mph
Length	4866 mm
Width	1871 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	563 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1725 kg

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) with speed limiter, front assist (reacting vehicles pedestrian and cyclists) and follow to stop
App connect including wireless CarPlay
Camera for warning system
Digital cockpit with 10.25" high resolution TFT display screen with customisable menus and information
Driver alert system with fatigue detection
Driver profile selection including ECO function
Dynamic road sign display
eCall - Emergency call service for SOS calls to emergency response
Emergency assist
Hands free boot opening
Press and drive key
Progressive steering
Side scan lane change assist including rear cross traffic alert
Speedo and rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display and exterior temperature gauge
Travel assist - Lane keeping assist and traffic jam assist
Voice activation for telephone and navigation

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) - Adjustable dampers lowered by 15mm
Start/stop function with battery regeneration

Entertainment

Premium USB cable in choice of either Apple or Android smartphone compatibility

Exterior Features

Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Body colour door handles, bumpers and side skirts
Body coloured top and matt black lower door mirrors with integrated indicators
Chrome plated radiator grille inserts and light switch surrounds
Chrome side window surrounds
Dynamic headlight range control
Electric folding door mirror, adjustable, heated with front passenger exterior mirror lowering function
Front and rear electric windows
Front and rear stainless steel door sill protection
Front windscreen washers and wipers with 4x interval delay
Heat insulating glass windscreen
Heat insulating side and rear windows
Heated rear windscreen
Heated windscreen washer jets
High level 3rd brake light
LED rear combination lamp with dynamic indicators
LED rear number plate lights
Rain sensor
Rear fog lamp on one side and reversing lamp on both sides
Tailpipes behind rear bumper

Interior Features

12V socket in front centre console
12V socket on rear of front centre armrest
3 rear head restraints
60:40 split folding rear seat backrests with centre armrest
Air care climatronic 3 Zone electronic air conditioning with automatic air recirculation
Chrome trim on upper and lower air vents extending across cockpit
Driver and front passenger sunvisor with vanity mirror
Front + rear carpet mats
Front cupholders x 2
Front footwell illumination
Front sports comfort seats
Glovebox
Heated front seats
Height/reach adjust steering wheel
Isofix child seat preparation easy fit for two outer rear seats
Luggage compartment lighting
Removable luggage compartment cover
Split folding front seat backrest with front centre armrest
Stainless steel pedals
Two LED front reading light

Passive Safety

3 rear three point seatbelts
ABS+EBD+Brake assist
Driver airbag and front passenger airbags with deactivation switch including driver knee airbags
Drivers and front passengers safety optimised head restraints
Electronic parking brake
Electronic stability control (ESC) and Electromechanical brake booster
Front disc brakes
Front precrash preventive occupant protection
Front side airbags with curtain airbags
Hill start assist
Pro active occupant protection to detect critical situations with elevated accident potential from the front
Rear disc brakes
Rear precrash preventive occupant protection
Three point height adjust front seatbelts + pretensioners
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure loss indicator
Warning buzzer for seatbelts if unfastened
Warning triangle

Security

Alarm with interior protection with deactivation via infotainment system
Electronic engine immobiliser
Keyless entry system including start/stop button on centre console

Trim

Chrome trim on lower doors in front and rear
Leatherette insert on door and side trim panel in foam film
Piano black decorative inserts in centre console

Wheels

Tyre mobility kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	13
Battery Charge Slow kW	2.3
Battery Charge Slow Percentage	0-100
Battery Charge Slow Time (Minutes)	300
Battery Charge Fast kW	3.6
Battery Charge Fast Percentage	0-100
Battery Charge Fast Time (Minutes)	213
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb	15.1
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb	4.12
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	62
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	39

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions

EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	26
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - Max	31
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - Min	26

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1395
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb	6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb	47.1
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - Max	1.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - Min	1.1
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - Max	217.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - Min	256.8

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	28E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.8
Engine Power - BHP	218
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	1550
Top Speed	138 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	245/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	245/45 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	ALMERE ADAMANTIUM
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1460 mm
Length	4866 mm
Wheelbase	2835 mm
Width	1871 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	2300 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	563 l
Max. Loading Weight	575 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1600
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1725 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.9 m

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