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Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake 1.5 TSI SE Nav 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	SE Nav
Price	£33,395
Engine Power - BHP	150
Acceleration	9
Top Speed	135 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	147
Length	4866 mm
Width	1871 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	590 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1454 kg

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) with speed limiter and front assist (reacting to vehicles pedestrians and cyclists)
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
Discover nav with 8" colour screen + streaming and internet, FM/DAB, USB-C socket, title/cover art disp, bluetooth,8 speakers and we connect plus prep
Driver alert system with fatigue detection
Dynamic road sign display
eCall - Emergency call service for SOS calls to emergency response
Hands free boot opening
Lane keep assist
Press and drive key
Progressive steering
Speedo and rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display and exterior temperature gauge

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 coming/leaving home lighting function and daytime running lights
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 side and rear windows
Heated rear windscreen
High beam assist with automatic sensing for switching between dipped and main beam
High level 3rd brake light
LED headlamps
LED rear combination lamps
LED rear number plate lights
Rain sensor
Rear fog lamp on one side and reversing lamp on both sides
Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
Tailpipes behind rear bumper

Interior Features

12V socket in front centre console
12V socket on rear of front centre armrest
3 rear head restraints
6 way electric adjustable ergoComfort driver seat with electric adjustable backrest
Air care climatronic 3 Zone electronic air conditioning with automatic air recirculation
Driver and front passenger sunvisor with vanity mirror
Front + rear carpet mats
Front cupholders x 2
Front footwell illumination
Front sports comfort seats
Glovebox
Height/reach adjust steering wheel
Isofix child seat preparation easy fit for two outer rear seats
Luggage compartment lighting
Power adjustable lumbar support on right front seat
Removable luggage compartment cover
Split folding front seat backrest with front centre armrest
Three spoke leather trimmed multifunction steering wheel and gear knob
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
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

Trim

Aluminium decorative inserts
Chrome air vent surrounds
Piano black decorative inserts in centre console
Woven fabric door and side trim panel in foam film

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	147
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	151
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	147

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.9
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	42.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	43.5
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	48.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	33.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	33.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	43.5

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	21E
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)	9
Engine Power - BHP	150
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	135 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/55 R17
Tyre Size Rear	225/55 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	CARDIFF
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1462 mm
Length	4866 mm
Wheelbase	2835 mm
Width	1871 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	66
Gross Vehicle Weight	2080 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	590 l
Max. Loading Weight	626 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1600
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1454 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.9 m

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