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Volkswagen Arteon Fastback 2.0 TSI R 5dr 4MOTION DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1984
Trim	R
Price	£60,330
Engine Power - BHP	320
Acceleration	4.9
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	31.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	207
Length	4866 mm
Width	1871 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	575 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1698 kg

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) with speed limiter, front assist (reacting vehicles pedestrian and cyclists) and follow to stop
Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
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 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
R driving mode button on steering wheel
Side scan lane change assist including rear cross traffic alert
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

All wheel drive - 4Motion
Start/stop function with battery regeneration
XDS electronic differential lock

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 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
Left and right chrome effect twin trapezoid exhaust tailpipe surrounds
Panoramic sunroof with tilting and sliding including integrated roller blind
R Line design body coloured bumpers
R logo light projection
R logo on radiator grille, side panels and rear
R specific radiator grille
R specific rear bumper and R specific diffusor in black
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

Interior Features

12V socket in front centre console
12V socket on rear of front centre armrest
14way electric adj front seats with lumbar + ergoComfort driver seat with memory/massage, comfort entry,integrated front headrest + door mirror memory
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 cupholders x 2
Front footwell illumination
Glovebox
Heated front seats
Height/reach adjust steering wheel
Isofix child seat preparation easy fit for two outer rear seats
Luggage compartment lighting
Nappa leather upholstery with side bolster and headrest
Pedals and footrest in stainless steel
Premium sports seats with R-logo
R performance leather wrapped heated multi-function sports steering wheel with touch controls and larger shifting paddles, blue stitching and R-logo
R specific floor mats with R-logo and stitching
Removable luggage compartment cover
Single front passenger seat
Split folding front seat backrest with front centre armrest
Two LED front reading light

Passive Safety

18" performance brakes
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
R performance torque vectoring
R specific blue brake calipers
Rear disc brakes
Three point height adjust front seatbelts + pretensioners
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure loss indicator
Tyre pressure monitor
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
R specific decor inlay aluminium black carbon

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	207
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	207
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	199

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1984
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	31.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	31.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	33.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	34.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	34.9
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	37.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	37.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	21.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	21.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	31
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	31.4

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	35E
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	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	4.9
Engine Power - BHP	320
Engine Torque - NM	420
Engine Torque - RPM	2100
Top Speed	155 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	ADELAIDE
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1433 mm
Length	4866 mm
Wheelbase	2838 mm
Width	1871 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	66
Gross Vehicle Weight	2290 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	575 l
Max. Loading Weight	592 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1698 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.9 m

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