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Volkswagen Arteon Fastback 2.0 TDI 200 R-Line 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1968
Trim	R-Line
Price	£47,675
Engine Power - BHP	200
Acceleration	7.9
Top Speed	147 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	143
Length	4866 mm
Width	1871 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	575 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1560 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 Apple 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
Speedo and rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display and exterior temperature gauge
Tailgate
Travel assist - Lane keeping assist and traffic jam assist
Voice activation for telephone and navigation

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

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
Automatic headlights
Body colour door handles
Body colour side skirt
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
External USB-C data socket with increased charging performance in front
Front and rear electric windows
Front and rear stainless steel door sill protection
Front windscreen washers and wipers with 4x interval delay
Heat insulating side and rear windows
Heated rear windscreen
Heated windscreen washer jets
LED 3rd brake light
LED rear combination lamp with dynamic indicators
LED rear number plate lights
Panoramic sunroof with tilting and sliding including integrated roller blind
R Line design body coloured bumpers
Rain sensor
Rear boot spoiler
Rear fog lamp on one side and reversing lamp on both sides
Rear side wing doors
Rear tinted glass from B pillar backwards, approx 65% tinted
Rear wash/wipe
Tailpipes behind rear bumper

Interior Features

12V socket in front centre console
12V socket on rear of front centre armrest
3 rear head restraints
3 seat bench in 2nd row
30 colours options interior ambient lighting
60:40 split folding rear seat backrests with centre armrest
Air care climatronic 3 Zone electronic air conditioning with automatic air recirculation
Black roof lining
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
Single front passenger seat
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
Child locks on rear doors
Driver airbag and front passenger airbags with deactivation switch including driver knee airbags
Electronic parking brake
Electronic stability control (ESC) and Electromechanical brake booster
Front disc brakes
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
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
Remote central locking

Trim

Aluminium decorative inserts
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

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	143
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	147
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	143

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1968
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	52.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	58.9
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	36.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	38.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	52.3

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	28E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	96
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	85
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	85
NCAP Safety Assist %	82
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	9300
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.9
Engine Power - BHP	200
Engine Torque - NM	400
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	147 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	245/40 R19
Tyre Size Rear	245/40 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	MONTEVIDEO
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1450 mm
Length	4866 mm
Wheelbase	2836 mm
Width	1871 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	66
Gross Vehicle Weight	2180 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	575 l
Max. Loading Weight	620 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2000
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1560 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.9 m

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