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Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake 1.5 TSI R-Line 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	R-Line
Price	£43,480
Engine Power - BHP	150
Acceleration	9.1
Top Speed	135 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	151
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
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
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

External, USB type C data sockets with increased charging performance front (45 Watt)
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
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 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 windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
Roof spoiler
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
3 spoke leather wrapped capacitive multi-function sports steering wheel with touch control
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 Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	151
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	156
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	151

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	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	42.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	42.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	47.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	32.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	33.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	42.2

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	22E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
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)	9.1
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	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)	1451 mm
Length	4866 mm
Wheelbase	2836 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. Roof Load	100
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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