La Volkswagen Arteon est au catalogue du constructeur allemand depuis 2017. Cette année, elle reçoit une édition spéciale baptisée R-Line Edition. Elle sera produite à seulement 250 exemplaires et son prix démarre, en Allemagne, à partir de 55'970 euros.
Quoi de neuf ?
Pour lui donner plus d'exclusivité, cette Arteon dispose d'équipements que l'on ne retrouve dans aucune autre version. L'Arteon R-Line Edition a une couleur grise dénommée 'Moonstone Grey' contrastée par un toit noir, des jantes de 20 pouces et des vitres arrière surteintées. Cela paraît presque mesquin pour une édition spéciale, bien qu'à l'intérieur, on retrouve du cuir Nappa et un éclairage d'ambiance personnalisable. Parmi les équipements de série à bord de cette Arteon R-Line Edition, on retrouve les sièges avant et arrière chauffants, une commande vocale, une instrumentation digitale, la connexion sans fil et la radio numérique DAB+.
Cette édition spéciale est bardée d'équipements. Dans le détail, Volkswagen annonce la fonction 'Area View' qui permet au conducteur d'avoir une vue sur l'environnement de la voiture. Il y a aussi le régulateur de vitesse adaptatif, l'aide au stationnement, l'assistant au changement de voie et le freinage d'urgence.
Différentes motorisations
La Volkswagen Arteon R-Line Edition s'adresse aux conducteurs en mal de sensations. Sous le capot de l'Allemande, on retrouve différents moteurs : 2.0 TDI et 2.0 TSI. Ces blocs développent différentes puissances allant de 190 ch à 272 ch pour la version la plus musclée. Cette dernière s'accompagne d'une transmission intégrale et d'un ESC recalibré et totalement désactivable. Les versions de 240 et de 272 ch ont une suspension pilotée de série. Les autres versions peuvent prétendre à cet équipement à condition de le cocher dans la colonne des options. Les livraisons débuteront au mois de février 2020.
Galerie: Volkswagen Arteon R-Line Edition
Source: Volkswagen
Volkswagen launches Arteon boasting a unique character: with the Arteon R-Line Edition, limited to 250 units, Volkswagen focuses even more on the dynamics and travel qualities of the Gran Turismo. Exclusive design features, extensive standard equipment and a selection of four powerful turbocharged engines with 140 kW/190 PS to 200 kW/272 PS characterise the special edition, which is available from EUR 55,970 (in Germany).
The Arteon R-Line Edition has a wide range of standard equipment that is not available in this combination in any other version of the series. And the expressive two-tone Moonstone Grey finish with black roof is reserved exclusively for the Arteon R-Line Edition. The exterior finish is rounded off with 20-inch Rosario alloy wheels and darkened rear windows.
The interior is perfectly matched with the exterior. It is fitted out with the Nappa leather package and can be customised in terms of colour by means of ambient lighting. As part of the standard winter package, the outer rear seats are also available with heating, in addition to the front seats. As well as its navigation function, the Discover Pro infotainment system also features Wireless App-Connect, voice control and DAB+ digital radio reception. Discover Pro and the Digital Cockpit (fully digital instruments) form a single entity similar to the Innovision Cockpit familiar from the Touareg. Thanks to the keyless locking and starting system Keyless Access, the car key can remain in the driver’s pocket.
Standard high-tech systems for perfect comfort and safety: the Area View feature complete with rear view camera provides a view of the vehicle surroundings and facilitates manoeuvring, as does Park Assist. Dynamic Road Sign Display, the lane change system Side Assist, the Autonomous Emergency Braking Front Assist and the predictive Adaptive Distance Control (ACC) increase safety in flowing traffic as well as increasing comfort and safety on lengthy journeys. With the standard Dynamic Light Assist for the LED headlamps, the driver also enjoys the comfort of a dynamic cornering light and automatic main beam control.
The engine range of the Arteon R-Line Edition clearly focuses on the sporty flair of the Gran Turismo, with the four most powerful units of the series being available for the limited special edition. They are all efficient 2.0-litre four-cylinder engines combined with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG). The range starts with a TSI petrol engine and a TDI turbocharged diesel, each with an output of 140 kW/90 PS010203. The all-wheel-drive top-of-the-range diesel engine offers an output of 176 kW/240 PS04, while the most powerful version is the Arteon R-Line Edition with the 2.0 TSI, providing a peak output of 200 kW/272 PS05 as well as all-wheel drive (4MOTION). The ESC system has also been adapted. As in the sporty R models, it can now be completely deactivated.
The two most powerful versions of the Arteon R-Line Edition are fitted with what is currently the highest development stage of the adaptive chassis control DCC; the latter is optionally available for the 140 kW models. The system allows the regulated dampers to be configured on a continuously variable basis from Comfort+ to Sport+ over and above the settings in the driving mode selection (Comfort, Normal, Sport, Individual). This is another reason why the limited special model stands out as a particularly dynamic business class travel vehicle. The Arteon R-Line Edition is available for order right away at a price of EUR 55,970 (for 2.0 TSI with 140 kW/190PS) and will be delivered from February 2020.