Arteon PA Und Arteon Shooting Brake / IMD 10.20

International Media Drive

October 2020

Notes:

This press release, image motifs and films regarding the new Arteon and Arteon Shooting Brake can be found online at www.volkswagen-newsroom.com.

All equipment specifications apply to the German market.

1) Arteon 2.0 TDI DSG with 110 kW / WLTP fuel consumption: combined 4.8 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined, 126 g/km 2) Arteon Shooting Brake 2.0 TDI DSG with 110 kW / WLTP fuel consumption: combined 4.9 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined, 128 g/km 3) Arteon 2.0 TDI DSG with 147 kW / WLTP fuel consumption: combined 5.2 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined, 137 g/km 4) Arteon Shooting Brake 2.0 TDI DSG with 147 kW / WLTP fuel consumption: combined 5.3 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined, 139 g/km 5) Arteon 2.0 TDI DSG with 147 kW / WLTP fuel consumption: combined 5.7 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined, 149 g/km 6) Arteon Shooting Brake 2.0 TDI DSG 4MOTION with 147 kW / WLTP fuel consumption: combined 5.8 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined, 151 g/km 7) Near-production prototype 8) Arteon eHybrid DSG with 160 kW system power / WLTP consumption combined: 1.1 l/100 km; 148 Wh/km; CO2: 24 g/km 9) Arteon Shooting Brake eHybrid DSG with 160 kW system power / WLTP consumption combined: 1.1 l/100 km; 149 Wh/100 km; CO2: 25 g/km 10) Mobility in Germany– MiD. Report. Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure Version 1.1 dated February 2019 11) This model is not sold on the German market 12) Source: Price for Germany, Federal Statistical Office, September 2020 13) Price in Germany, including 16 percent value added tax

Contents

Arteon and Arteon Shooting Brake

In brief Important facts – Short summary Page 03

Key aspects The exterior Stylish and dynamic Page 08

The interior Newly designed and digitalised Page 12

Standard equipment Enhanced standard equipment including navigation and ACC Page 16

The new drive range New plug-in hybrid drive and high-end turbocharged engines Page 18

The new and enhanced assist systems Assisted driving in the Arteon is possible up to 210 km/h Page 24

The data sheet Arteon and Arteon Shooting Brake Page 27

In brief Avant-garde in the business class – Arteon launches with major update and as Shooting Brake for the first time

Important facts – Short summary

• Shooting Brake. The new body version of the avant-garde product line brings a completely new dynamic force to the estate model segment • One product line, two models. New Arteon Shooting Brake launched now in parallel to updated Arteon. • Expressive. The Arteon and Arteon Shooting Brake make a design statement in the business class with their athletic exterior • Starting order: the models will be initially available with four engines – two TDI (110 kW1/2 and 147 kW3/4/5/6) and two TSI (140 kW7 and 206 kW7) • eHybrid. The Arteon product line with a plug-in hybrid drive generating 160 kW (218 PS) 8/9 will be available before the end of 2020. • Twin dosing for the TDI. Dual SCR catalytic converter reduces nitrogen oxides (NOx) generated by turbocharged diesel engines Press contact: by up to 80 percent. Volkswagen Communications • Long range. The 150 PS TDI engine of the Arteon permits ranges of Product Communications almost 1,400 kilometres between two refuelling stops Martin Hube Spokesperson for mid-size / full-size • Assisted driving. With Travel Assist, new Arteon models can be models driven up to speeds of 210 km/h with the support of assist Tel.: +49 5361 9-49874 systems for the very first time. [email protected]

• Impressive standard equipment. Digital Cockpit Pro, Discover Media navigation system and LED headlights always on board

Wolfsburg, October 2020. The Arteon does not follow an archetype or trend – it is the face in the crowd. Volkswagen is now launching a major update of this progressive business class model. And as a parallel highlight, a second body version: the new Arteon Shooting Brake – an avant-garde all-rounder that represents a completely new interpretation of the estate More at volkswagen-newsroom.com car by Volkswagen. Presales of both versions are already underway in

Europe; the new Arteon models will arrive in Volkswagen dealerships at the beginning of November. Both Arteon versions will also be available with a plug-in hybrid drive for the first time before the end of 2020. In the new Arteon eHybrid and Arteon Shooting Brake eHybrid, the combination of electric drive motor and turbocharged petrol engine develops a system power of 160 kW (218 PS). The two plug-in hybrid models can be driven up to 59 kilometres (Fastback) and 57 kilometres (Shooting Brake), purely electrically and thus with zero local emissions; on long journeys, the electric drive motor also reduces the consumption of the TSI engine. With their electric range, the plug-in hybrid models are ideal for the typical usage patterns of today’s car drivers. Taking Germany as an example: according to a study10 published by the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, 95 percent of all daily car journeys are shorter than 50 kilometres. This means that the majority of all trips in the most populous country in Europe can be covered with purely electric power with the eHybrid versions of the Arteon. Thanks to the additional electric power, the new Arteon eHybrid models also have a boost function that makes overtaking easier and further improves driving dynamics.

TDI and TSI available at market launch, R model from 2021. The turbodiesel versions (TDI) with 110 kW (150 PS) and 147 kW (200 PS) that are particularly popular with company car drivers and fleet operators are already available to order. The 200 PS version can be optionally combined with the 4MOTION all-wheel drive. On the engine side, two turbocharged petrol engines (TSI) with 140 kW (190 PS) and 206 kW (280 PS) will follow before the end of the year. Planned for spring 2021: the Arteon R and Arteon Shooting Brake R with a Performance TSI engine delivering 235 kW (320 PS)7. All Arteon versions sold in Germany will have an automatic dual clutch gearbox (DSG) on board. A TSI with 110 kW (150 PS)11 and manual transmission will also be available in various markets outside Germany.

Exterior design defines new, avant-garde style

Expressive, dynamic Shooting Brake. The Arteon has established a new, avant-garde style in the business class. Volkswagen is now continuing on this expressive path with the new Arteon Shooting Brake. Ralf Brandstätter, CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars: “The Arteon Shooting Brake offers additional space for a life in forward motion. It has been designed for all those car drivers that value individual style and innovative technologies just as much as ideal functionality and variability.” There has never been a Volkswagen like this before. Klaus Zyciora, Head of the Volkswagen Group Design department: “The Arteon Shooting Brake is the fusion of the progressive dynamics of a Gran Turismo with the multi- variable concept of an estate car – interpreted in a completely new and extremely expressive way.” The new Arteon Shooting Brake has a unique design to the rear from the B-pillars onwards. Marco Pavone, Head of Volkswagen Exterior Design: “We have significantly pulled in the roof section and with it the side glass panels towards the rear. In contrast, the wheel housings have been widened to give the Shooting Brake a very powerful shoulder section. This creates the impression of a sports car despite the functionality of a five-door car.”

Design update also for the fastback version. All Arteon models are characterised by a sharpened front end design. The face in the crowd has thus become even more distinctive. For the first time, both body versions can also be configured with new LED daytime running lights. Here, the LED strips are not only integrated below the standard LED headlights but also optionally in the centre of the radiator grille. Consequently, the Arteon has been given a new and unmistakeable daytime and night-time signature. The LED tail light clusters extending into the boot lid have also been newly developed.

New and exclusive interior, elegant materials, new air conditioning controls

Digital Cockpit Pro as standard. In the interior, the Arteon models have been equipped with a completely newly designed cockpit that has been consistently adapted to charisma and exclusive character of the product line. The design as well as the materials and their haptics – no matter whether wood, metal, leather or plastics – all take a large step in the direction of the Volkswagen flagship, the Touareg. Always standard: Digital Cockpit Pro (fully digital instruments). Operation of the automatic air conditioner is also perfected for the first time by illuminated touch slider controls. The multifunction steering wheel with its digital touch controls is another new development. The other new equipment includes a 700-watt high-end Harman Kardon sound system, which was developed especially for the Arteon and Arteon Shooting Brake. Background lighting that can be adjusted in up to 30 colours is also optionally available to give the new interior an attractive finishing touch. The decorative trim elements in the instruments and door trims are also elegantly illuminated. The optional tilting panoramic sunroofs allow light to enter from above. The tilting and sliding sunroof of the Arteon with fastback has a length of 990 mm and a width of 1,160 mm; the new Shooting Brake features a two-part tilting and sliding sunroof with the dimensions 870 mm x 1,000 mm. Both tilting panoramic sunroofs are equipped with an electrically operated roller blind as sun protection.

Superior use of space. When loaded up to the rear seat backrest and up to the height of the luggage compartment cover, there is a load space with a capacity of 563 or 565 litres (Shooting Brake) behind the distinctive boot lids of the five-seater models. Loaded roof-high up to the front seat backrests, the load capacity increases to 1,557 litres (fastback) or 1,632 litres (Shooting Brake). In both cases, the loading area is 2,092 mm long (up to the front seats). The space at the rear of the passenger compartment is also unusually generous: here, passengers can enjoy

legroom of up to 1,016 mm – the best value in the class. In the case of the new Shooting Brake, the high headroom already available at the rear of the fastback has been increased once more by 48 mm.

Assisted driving functions for added convenience and safety

Networked assist systems. In the new Arteon, systems such as the lane keeping system Lane Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control ACC plus Front Assist are all integrated in the Travel Assist system. This new assist system permits assisted driving up to 210 km/h. Also new: the multifunction steering wheel with capacitive sensors (improved steering wheel contact detection, e.g. with active Travel Assist, ACC or Lane Assist). The interaction of all these systems creates a new level of convenience and safety.

New running gear setup sharpens the character of the Arteon

Continuous enhancement. Thanks to the long wheelbase and a comparatively low body centre of gravity, both Arteon versions already offer very good prerequisites for high driving comfort combined with extremely agile vehicle handling. It was possible to optimise both comfort and agility by further detailed work on the standard running gear and the adaptive chassis control DCC (optional). The setup of the DCC was fundamentally revamped compared with the technically related Passat, making it sportier but without any compromises as regards the high driving comfort. This precision work sharpens the character of the Arteon. The comfort offered by the factory-fitted tyres has also been increased once more, and they also permit a smaller steering angle. The electromechanical brake servo was also enhanced to improve the brake pedal feeling. The TSI versions from an output of 206 kW upwards also have electronic differential locks (XDS) on board as standard; they are available as an option for the 140 kW TSI and the 147 kW TDI.

Key aspects

The exterior

Stylish and dynamic

Arteon times two. Fastback and Shooting Brake – there are now two Arteon versions. “When Volkswagen launched the Arteon in 2017, I said that it merged the design elements of a traditional sports car with the elegance and space of a fastback,” recalls Klaus Zyciora. “With the new Arteon Shooting Brake,” says Zyciora, “we now present the reinterpretation of the estate and the most expressive vehicle we have introduced with a hatchback to date.” Both the Arteon and Arteon Shooting Brake are characterised by athletic lines and a highly functional overall concept.

MQB dimensions. The product line is based on the modular transverse matrix (MQB). This brings together numerous benefits, such as a very long wheelbase of 2,840 mm – resulting in a particularly good utilisation of space. Both body versions are the same length (4,866 mm). Moreover, the two Arteon models share the same width (1,871 mm without exterior mirrors) and tracks (1,587 mm at the front and rear). Due to its design, at 1,447 mm the Shooting Brake stands 19 mm higher than the Gran Turismo (1,428 mm):

Front profile – The face in the crowd

Business class and sports car design. The design of the Arteon’s front profile is just as avant-garde as it is expressive – on the one hand, stylish business class, on the other, powerful sports car. The interaction of a long and wide bonnet together with the dominant radiator panel and the directly integrated LED headlights establishes a unique character. The car’s entire design evolves from this area. It does not follow an archetype or

trend. Thanks to its design, the Arteon is the face in the crowd – and this face has now been further refined.

Illuminated radiator grille. The bonnet stretches across the entire front profile to the wheel arches to form the shoulder section. At the front it reaches far down into the radiator grille, which emphasises the ample width of the Arteon with its crossbars. It’s not just avant-garde, it’s also aerodynamic – with a drag coefficient of a mere 0.265. What’s more, chrome and light form a new alliance in the Arteon: the two top crossbars surround the new, smooth VW badge in the centre and the standard LED headlights, which have been positioned low down, towards the outside. The lower of the two crossbars features LED fibre optic cables on the outside. They form the daytime running lights and side marker lights, as well as the turn signals in the case of the optional LED top headlights. The lighting elements, radiator grille and bonnet merge to a form a single unit. This applies all the more to the Arteon update and the Arteon Shooting Brake that have now been introduced. The LED fibre optic cables in conjunction with the LED headlights in the top-of-the-range version illuminate the entire second crossbar of the radiator grille as a new feature.

Customised front aprons. The lower section of the front end, the front apron, has also been modified. Up to now, this area featured four chrome bars. These have now been transformed into three significantly more striking chrome bars in the Arteon (basic version), Elegance (elegant design) and R-Line (sporty design) equipment versions. Always the same colour as the vehicle’s paintwork (except the side air intake grilles): the outer and bottom segments of the front apron. How the equipment scopes differ: the Elegance equipment differs from the basic version by two additional, separate air intake openings in front of the front wheels, as well as a chrome bar that has been integrated above the front spoiler. In contrast, the R-Line equipment features one larger, continuous, bottom air intake above the front spoiler that is surrounded by a C-shaped section on

the outside in front of the front wheels, which has been painted in the main vehicle colour.

Silhouettes – Coupé and Shooting Brake

Modular silhouette. A glance at the different silhouettes of the two body styles reveals the great potential of the Arteon’s design DNA. The design of the models can generally be structured into two areas: one segment below the all-round character line and the area above this, the roof section. The design of the Arteon and Arteon Shooting Brake is almost identical below the character line. Only the roof sections with their specific window graphics significantly differ from each other beginning from the B-pillars towards the rear.

Lower body section. As described, the character line runs around the entire car. It visually presses the body’s volume downwards to the ground, thus enhancing the dynamic look. The character line starts in the radiator grille at the front and runs cleanly across the silhouette up to the tail light clusters. At the rear, it changes into a sharp undercut that visually reduces the Arteon’s height and carries the strong shoulder section upwards. The key feature of the Arteon Shooting Brake is the striking shoulder section, which is unusual for this body type.

Top body section. Above the character line are the extended window graphics that stretch up to the D-pillars as well as the roof section. Starting at the B-pillars, the roof section and the window graphics, which are surrounded by chrome trim, differ between the two body versions. In the fastback, the roof and window lines drop in a parallel arch from the B- pillars to thus form part of the coupé-shaped rear. In the new Shooting Brake model, the roof and window lines are extended towards the rear. The roof lines merge into the new roof spoiler, which technically forms a separating edge to reduce turbulence and intensify downforce on the rear axle. At the top the window line runs in parallel to the roof. However, at

the bottom the lines move upwards towards the D-pillars, thus making the window surface at the rear narrower and more striking. The D-pillars that dynamically race towards the front represent a further, individual design highlight. All elements together form the sporty rear profile so typical for a Shooting Brake.

Rear profiles – one DNA, two characters

Fastback v hatchback. Looking at the vehicle from the rear clearly demonstrates the powerful and striking design of the shoulder section of both body versions. In the lower section, the Arteon and Arteon Shooting Brake intentionally share an identical design. Compared with the first Arteon series, the LED tail light clusters and the VW badge have been redesigned. However, the two Arteon versions distinctly differ from each other above the tail light clusters and the striking undercut. Whereas the boot lid of the fastback version shows the flowing, elegant lines of a coupé, the new hatchback version is dominated by the particularly dynamic character of the shooting brake design. In this context, the dominant shoulder section is also a linking and strong design element. Together with the roof that drops towards the rear, it substantially shapes the character of the new Shooting Brake.

The interior

Redesigned and digitalised

Exclusive vehicle interior. Volkswagen’s interior designers have redesigned the entire dash panel – consisting of cockpit, surfaces, air outlets, trims –, the centre console – including infotainment section and air-conditioning controls – as well as the top areas of the door trims. Also new are the fabrics and leather in the vehicle interior. The now significantly more exclusive vehicle interior corresponds even more clearly to the Arteon’s positioning in the market.

New dash panel. At the dash panel’s top-most level and on the door trims, new leatherette surfaces stand out by having been refined with decorative seams to visually build a bridge to Volkswagen’s luxury-class SUV, the Touareg. Again integrated in the dash panel in front of the driver: the optional head-up display. On the second level, new genuine wood (“Figured Eucalyptus”) or metal (“Cross-Hatched” and “Aluminium Black Carbon”) applications enhance the interior, depending on the equipment. The air outlets, stretching up to the third dash panel level, have been redesigned and also fully integrated here. At this level, they are followed by illuminated trim panels. By means of background lighting (which is optional or depends on equipment) you can vary the lighting mood in the Arteon interior with up to 30 different colours via the illuminated elements. Door handles and the leatherette inserts in the doors have also been redesigned.

New, digitalised controls. A new generation of multifunction steering wheels featuring digital touch surfaces are used in the Arteon. In combination with the Travel Assist system, the steering wheel rim additionally features touch-sensitive surfaces which, once Travel Assist has been activated, detect whether the driver has at least one hand on the steering wheel for safety reasons. Completely new concept: digitalised air-

conditioning function controls. The temperatures of the optional Climatronic can now be set intuitively via touch sliders. The same applies to the blower function in the manual mode for the automatic air conditioner. Seat heating, windscreen and window defrosting functions as well as other air conditioner functions are also controlled using new touch- sensitive surfaces in the centre console. Both Arteon models are equipped with fully digital instruments as standard, namely the Digital Cockpit Pro. The graphics of the 10.25-inch display are clear and of a high quality. The driver can quickly and easily switch between three basic layouts using a View button on the multifunction steering wheel.

Digital Cockpit Pro in the eHybrid. In the new Arteon eHybrid and Arteon Shooting Brake eHybrid, specific hybrid information is also available to the driver in the Digital Cockpit Pro: among other things, the starting readiness (READY) and the overall range (fuel tank and battery) are displayed. Instead of a rev counter, a power display (located on the left) is always active in the layout with classic round instruments. The left half of this scale shows whether the vehicle is consuming electric power (Power / blue area) or feeding electric energy into the battery through brake energy recuperation (Charge / green area); the right half of the scale shows the engine speed of the TSI engine. If the engine speed is zero, this is an additional indication for the driver that the Arteon is driving under purely electric power or coasting without active drive systems. If the driver uses the electric drive motor as an additional booster for strong acceleration, this is also displayed (Boost). Additional plug-in hybrid information can also be accessed via the infotainment system. This includes a range monitor, energy flow display between the electric motor, battery and TSI, an e- manager (for programming of charging times) and a zero emissions display; the latter shows how many kilometres or percent of a journey have been covered with zero local emissions.

High-end infotainment. The MIB3’s Infotainment systems have been integrated in a clearly visible and easy-to-reach position above the new

air-conditioning controls: Discover Media (8.0-inch with navigation, standard in Germany) and the optional Discover Pro (9.2-inch with navigation). The new features in this context are natural voice control, an upgrade option and the use of compatible smartphones as a mobile key. Always standard: the mobile online services and functions of We Connect (unlimited period) and We Connect Plus (limited period, renewable). We Connect Fleet can also be optionally booked for company cars. We Connect includes services such as Parking Position or Driving Data, and We Connect Plus functions such as Online Anti-Theft Alarm or Online Voice Control, while We Connect Fleet offers digital fleet management (overview of online services and functions as from page 27).

Harman Kardon sound system. A new feature on board is the optional high-end sound system from the audio specialists Harman Kardon which has been specifically customised for the Arteon and Arteon Shooting Brake. The system uses a 700-watt, 16-channel Ethernet amplifier to power a total of twelve high-performance loudspeakers. One loudspeaker acts as the Centre Speaker in the newly designed dash panel while another operates as a subwoofer in the luggage compartment. The remaining treble, mid-range and bass loudspeakers have been arranged in the doors. The infotainment system coordinates the individual sound control of the Harman Kardon sound system, which also provides pre-configured settings, such as Pure, Chill out, Live and Energy.

Plenty of space for driver, occupants and luggage. All occupants in the front and rear of both Arteon versions benefit from the excellent modular transverse matrix (MQB) package. Benchmark dimension for both: the maximum legroom at the rear amounting to 1,016 mm – making it the best in its class. Due to its unique roof design, the Shooting Brake provides added headroom at the front and rear of 1,008 to 1,019 mm (+11 mm) at the front and 883 to 835 mm (+48 mm) at the rear. The interior width is also identical: 1,500 mm at the front and 1,481 mm at the rear. As standard, the rear seat backrest can be folded asymmetrically in both

models. Behind the Arteon Shooting Brake’s rear seat bench is a luggage compartment capacity of up to 565 litres when loaded up to the rear seat backrest and luggage compartment cover (fastback: 563 litres). Loading the vehicle up to the roof and to the front seat backrests increases the loading capacity to 1,632 litres (fastback: 1,557 litres). The maximum loading area length is 2,092 mm in each case (up to the front seats).

The standard equipment

Significantly enhanced standard equipment including navigation and ACC

Arteon, Elegance and R-Line. The new Arteon and Arteon Shooting Brake are available in the equipment versions Arteon, Elegance and R-Line at the market launch. The equipment levels branch in a Y-shape – the Arteon basic version is followed by the higher-level Elegance and R-Line variants. The equipment scopes of the Elegance and R-Line versions are similar: the differences are more in the respective equipment orientation.

Arteon The Arteon equipment version leaves the factory with the 150 PS TDI engine and a 7-speed DSG dual clutch gearbox. Always on board: the Adaptive Cruise Control ACC and Autonomous Emergency Braking Front Assist, Dynamic Road Sign Display and the agile progressive steering. As standard, the exterior includes features such as LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED tail light clusters and 17-inch alloy wheels. The interior features a completely redesigned control panel including Digital Cockpit Pro (digital instruments), 8.0-inch infotainment system with navigation function (Discover Media) and DAB+ as well as illuminated touch sliders for the electronically controlled air conditioning system. Another new feature is the leather multifunction steering wheel. What is more, the standard equipment now includes sport comfort seats at the front with lumbar supports (electrically adjustable on the driver side), cruise control system with speed limiter, and the Keyless Go central locking system.

Elegance and R-Line. Elegance offers an emphatically sophisticated configuration, while R-Line focuses on dynamics. On the outside, both equipment lines feature their own individual 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights including Light Assist (automatic main-beam control), dynamic turn signal in the LED tail light clusters, and individual front aprons with

additional chrome elements. On the inside, the standard equipment is enhanced by seat covers in Alcantara/leather, genuine wood (Elegance) or metal applications (R-Line), aluminium-look pedal caps, and touch islands on the multifunction steering wheel. In addition, both equipment versions leave the factory in Emden in North Germany with details such as driving profile selection, front seat heating and front and rear Park Distance Control.

The new drive range

New plug-in hybrid drive and high-end turbocharged engines

Highly efficient with low emissions. A total of three turbocharged petrol engines (TSI), two turbodiesel engines (TDI) and one plug-in hybrid drive (eHybrid) will be available for the Arteon and Arteon Shooting Brake. The TSI engines deliver 140 kW (190 PS) and 206 kW (280 PS); as from spring 2021, the TSI engine for the R models will offer a power output of 235 kW (320 PS). The eHybrid also features a TSI engine. This develops 115 kW (156 PS) and is complemented by an electric motor with an output of 85 kW (115 PS). The TDI is available with 110 kW (150 PS) and 147 kW (200 PS). All engines are characterised by high levels of efficiency, low emissions and powerful torque.

Arteon eHybrid – plug-in hybrid drive

Fully electric powered, daily trips. The Arteon eHybrid and Arteon Shooting Brake eHybrid, capable of 222 km/h, merge the benefits of electric mobility and the qualities of a vehicle suitable for long distances to form one of the most efficient business class models. Most commuters will be able to cover average daily trips in both eHybrid models purely on electric power. The plug-in hybrid drive of the Arteon eHybrid and Arteon Shooting Brake eHybrid develops a system power of 160 kW (218 PS); the maximum system torque is 400 Nm. The electric drive motor forms a compact unit together with the 6-speed DSG dual clutch gearbox (DQ400e) designed for this application; the module is connected directly to the transverse TSI engine. The driven axle of the Arteon models is the front axle. The new plug-in hybrid models offer three different hybrid modes, namely E-MODE (all-electric driving), Hybrid (automatic changeover between electric drive motor and TSI engine) and GTE (sporty driving with full system power).

Zero local emissions at the start. The drive concept was designed so that both Volkswagen models start in electric E-MODE, providing the battery is sufficiently charged (exception: battery temperatures below -10°C). Thanks to the relatively large battery with an energy content of 13 kWh, the all- electric WLTP range (combined) reaches up to 59 kilometres with the fastback and up to 57 kilometres with the Shooting Brake. This means that average daily journey distances can be covered with purely electric power and zero local emissions. The Arteon hybrid models can be driven at speeds up to 130 km/h in E-MODE. Above this speed, the fastback and Shooting Brake automatically switch to Hybrid mode. The electric motor then supports the efficient TSI engine. The combination of electric motor and combustion engine offers outstanding power development in Hybrid mode because the electric motor acts like an additional booster. Both eHybrid models cover the classic sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.8 seconds. If the driver wishes to manually activate E-MODE again, this is possible by means of the E-MODE direct access button at the left of the DSG gear knob on the centre console or via the infotainment system. Both eHybrid models also impress with very high overall ranges: 940 kilometres in the case of the Arteon and 905 kilometres in combination with the Shooting Brake.

Zero local emissions at the destination. Thanks to the easily configurable Hybrid mode, sufficient electric energy can be reserved even on longer journeys so that the final distance to an urban destination can be covered with zero local emissions. At the start of the journey, the driver simply enters the percentage of the battery capacity that must be reserved in the infotainment system. The battery also does not have to be fully charged for this, since it can also be charged during the trip by the TSI engine and brake energy recuperation. To charge the battery of the Arteon eHybrid and Arteon Shooting Brake eHybrid while driving, the driver can open the “Drive mode” selection menu. E-MODE and Hybrid mode are located here centrally on the uppermost level for selection by the driver. If the driver

selects the Hybrid option, a battery with ten scale steps (0 to 100 percent) is then displayed showing the current charge level. The driver can recognise the charge level intuitively by the number of battery segments that are lit up in light blue. Next to the battery is a symbol with a stylised gear wheel. Tapping on this symbol opens manual Hybrid mode. The driver now has the option of maintaining the battery charge level (via the equals sign “=”), or increasing it (up arrow “∧”) or lowering it to a defined level (down arrow “∨”) at 20 percent increments. To exit manual Hybrid mode again and use both drives automatically once more, the driver simply has to tap once on the battery.

Sporty GTE mode. GTE mode offers a particularly high level of driving dynamics. This mode is activated by means of a direct access button on the left next to the DSG gear lever. In GTE mode, the electric drive motor and TSI engine join forces to deliver the maximum system power at the push of a button.

Predictive hybrid strategy. The intelligent software and hardware of the Arteon eHybrid models contribute to increasing the electric range and reducing consumption. When route guidance by the navigation system is active, the driver can optimise the range by means of a predictive hybrid strategy. The navigation system uses the map data and GPS to provide the driver with predictive information about the route ahead. This allows deceleration in good time before a bend, for example, in order to obtain the optimum brake energy recuperation effect. When ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) or Travel Assist (assisted lateral and longitudinal guidance up to 210 km/h) are active, the Arteon eHybrid models even control this automatically. Irrespective of whether driving in manual or assisted driving mode, the predictive hybrid strategy allows the plug-in hybrid models to recognise town boundaries, for example, and therefore automatically adapt operation of the drive systems in advance.

Plug-in charging. The battery of the Arteon eHybrid and Arteon Shooting Brake eHybrid is normally fully charged externally. A charge port is provided in the front wing on the driver side for this purpose. Depending on the power source, charging takes place with 2.3 or 3.6 kW alternating current (AC). The integrated battery charger manages charging fully automatically; all the driver has to do is to plug in. The driver can also control the time at which charging takes place via the infotainment system (e-manager) or using the We Connect app on a smartphone in order to benefit from cheaper off-peak electricity, for example. Convenient: the vehicle interior can be cooled or heated before the start of a journey both during charging with a connected charging cable or whenever the vehicle is parked.

The TSI engines – high-tech petrol engines

2.0 TSI with 140 kW (190 PS). The 1,984 cc turbocharged petrol engine generating 140 kW (190 PS) uses the so-called B-cycle combustion process, which boosts its efficiency by up to 10 percent. The results are noticeable: lower consumption and lower emissions as well as powerful torque even at lower engine speeds (320 Nm between 1,500 and 4,180 rpm). And this is how the B-cycle combustion process works: compared with other petrol engines, the inlet valves of this 2.0 TSI are open for a shorter period of time because the inlet valves are already closed during the intake cycle at a point at which the piston still has to cover a certain distance and continues to move downwards. The mixture is therefore expanded more extensively in the cylinder. The expansion reduces the pressure and temperature in the mixture. This makes it possible to generate effects including an increase in the compression ratio to 12.2:1. The increase in compression ratio corresponds to nothing other than an increase in the efficiency – and that minimises both consumption and CO 2 emissions. Particularly at mid-range engine speeds (in the part load range) the attainable benefits in terms of consumption are very high.

2.0 TSI with 206 KW (280 PS). The top-of-the-range TSI engine is offered as standard with a 7-speed DSG dual clutch gearbox and all-wheel drive. The both comfortable and agile turbocharged direct injection engine develops a maximum output of 206 kW (280 PS) between 5,600 and 6,500 rpm from a displacement of 1,984 cc. The impressive maximum torque of 350 Nm is achieved within the engine speed range of 1,700 and 5,600 rpm.

The TDI engines – economical business class

Two TDI engines at the launch. The four-cylinder TDI engines with 110 kW (150 PS) and 147 kW (200 PS) are extremely economical. Taking the Arteon 2.0 TDI with 150 PS as an example: this model consumes only 4.0 l/100 km (combined NEDC); according to the new WLTP cycle, the consumption is 4.8 l/100 km (combined). This WLTP consumption results in a theoretical range of up to 1,375 km with one tank of fuel (66 litres). According to the study “Mobility in Germany” (MiD)9 published by the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, the average annual mileage in Germany, the most populous country in Europe, is 14,700 kilometres. In other words, drivers of an Arteon 2.0 TDI have to visit a filling station less than once a month on average. Assuming a diesel price of 1.06 euros12, this Volkswagen therefore produces fuel costs of only 5.10 euros13 per 100 kilometres. Even the Arteon 2.0 TDI with 200 PS and a top speed of up to 237 km/h consumes only 4.6 l/100 km (NEDC) or 5.2 l/100 km (WLTP; combined in each case). WLTP range: 1,269 kilometres.

Twin dosing. Thanks to twin dosing – a dual SCR catalytic converter system (SCR = Selective Catalytic Reduction) and twin AdBlue injection – the nitrogen oxide emissions of the Arteon models with TDI engine are reduced by up to 80 percent. Current RDE (Real Driving Emissions) measurements conducted by the independent British test and data specialist Emissions Analytics show that the 200 PS Arteon Shooting Brake 2.0 TDI produces nitrogen oxide emissions that are four times lower than

the 80 mg/km NOx limit of the European Union. And this is how twin dosing works: the AdBlue is injected selectively upstream of two SCR catalytic converters which are arranged in series. The first SCR catalytic converter is positioned close to the engine, which means that it quickly reaches its ideal operating temperature. Consequently, it achieves efficient cleaning already shortly after having started the engine. Installing the unit close to the engine also brings about advantages when driving at low loads. Volkswagen has integrated the second SCR catalytic converter in the Arteon’s underbody. Thanks to the greater distance to the engine, the exhaust gas upstream of the second catalytic converter is cooler by up to 100 degrees Celsius. At high loads, for instance on motorways or when towing a trailer, this catalytic converter operates at an ideal level. This guarantees that one of the two SCR catalytic converters always operates within the ideal temperature range and exhaust gas after treatment is particularly efficient, regardless of how the engine is operated.

NOx is converted to nitrogen and water. In detail, AdBlue – a synthetic urea solution – is injected into the exhaust gas stream upstream of the SCR catalytic converters, thus creating ammonia. A chemical process within the catalytic converter converts nitrogen oxides to water and harmless nitrogen using the ammonia. The increased efficiency of the dosing process means that AdBlue consumption remains at the same level despite being injected twice.

The new and enhanced assist systems

Assisted driving is possible up to 210 km/h in the Arteon

Assisted by Travel Assist. Travel Assist is used for the first time in the Arteon and Arteon Shooting Brake. The system can take over steering, braking and acceleration of the Volkswagen at speeds of between 0 km/h and 210 km/h (the driver remains responsible for control of the Arteon at all times). Among other things, Travel Assist does this by using Adaptive Cruise Control ACC (longitudinal guidance), the lane keeping system Lane Assist (lateral guidance) with lane centre guidance as well as Autonomous Emergency Braking Front Assist with Pedestrian Monitoring. The driver activates the system by pressing a separate Travel Assist button on the multifunction steering wheel. The driver has to keep their hands on the steering wheel even when Travel Assist is active. The electronics detect this via new touch-sensitive surfaces on the steering wheel. This touch detection is a great deal more reliable than the steering angle-based system of the predecessor even on long and very flat stretches of road. A Traffic Jam and Roadwork Lane Assist system is also implemented in Travel Assist. At speeds up to 60 km/h, this assists the driver in these often stressful situations by also automatically braking and accelerating and keeping the Arteon in the middle of the lane. Here also, the driver must keep at least one hand on the steering wheel. Models with ACC and Lane Assist as standard are also equipped with Traffic Jam and Roadwork Lane Assist.

Front Assist pays even more attention. The standard Autonomous Emergency Braking Front Assist has also reached a new level of development and now features an extended range of functions. Improvements have been made to how the system reacts to persons that are crossing the road in complex situations.

Side Assist reacts earlier: The lane change system Side Assist has also been enhanced. The system warns about vehicles next to and behind the Arteon for lane change manoeuvres. Side Assist is now already activated from 10 km/h (previously from 30 km/h). In addition, there is now even better detection of vehicles that are approaching very quickly in the adjacent lane.

Lane Assist takes an even closer look. Thanks to a new camera generation, the latest generation of the lane keeping system is now able to detect the road lane and its boundaries such as grass edges even more precisely and therefore optimally ensures that the Arteon stays in its lane.

Dynamic Road Sign Display even more accurate. Volkswagen has also optimised the Dynamic Road Sign Display system. Its accuracy has been improved through the use of a new camera; town boundary signs, stop signs and no-entry signs are additionally recognised. The system now also uses online information. Specific speed limits can also be configured for journeys with trailers.

Rear View with Cornerview. The Rear View reversing camera has also been enhanced and, among other things, now additionally features a Corner View function (which expands the camera image on the Infotainment system screen from 90 degrees to a wide angle of 170 degrees) and a special trailer view (of the tow bar from above to facilitate hitching up the trailer).

All assist, running gear and lighting systems at a glance:

• ACC with predictive cruise control (assisted longitudinal guidance up to 210 km/h) • Area View (surround view) • DCC (adaptive chassis control) • Dynamic Light Assist (interactive advanced main-beam control) • Electromechanical brake servo • Emergency Assist (emergency system if driver is unresponsive)

• Emergency Call (emergency call service) • ESC (Electronic Stability Control) • Front Assist (area monitoring system) with Pedestrian Monitoring and City Emergency Braking System • Lane Assist (lane keeping system) • Light Assist (main-beam control) • Automatic Post-Collision Braking System • Park Assist (parking assist system) • Proactive occupant protection system with PreCrash at the rear • Rear Traffic Alert • Rear view camera system (now with Cornerview and trailer view) • Side Assist (lane change system) • Dynamic Road Sign Display (road sign recognition) • Start-Stop 2.0 (including engine stop when vehicle is travelling at 7 km/h) • Travel Assist with Traffic Jam Assist and Roadwork Lane Assist (assisted lateral and longitudinal guidance functions up to 210 km/h)

The data sheet

Arteon and Arteon Shooting Brake

Body versions

• Arteon (Fastback) • Arteon Shooting Brake

Equipment matrix

• Arteon (basic model) • Elegance (elegant variant) • R-Line (sporty variant)

Drive versions

• eHybrid, 160 kW / 218 PS (6-speed DSG, front-wheel drive) • 1.5 TSI, 110 kW / 150 PS, (6-speed, front-wheel drive, not in Germany) • 2.0 TSI, 140 kW / 190 PS, (7-speed DSG, front-wheel drive) • 2.0 TSI, 206 kW / 280 PS (7-speed DSG, 4MOTION) • 2.0 TSI, 235 kW / 320 PS (7-speed DSG, 4MOTION from spring 2021) • 2.0 TDI, 110 kW / 150 PS, (7-speed DSG, front-wheel drive) • 2.0 TDI, 147 kW / 200 PS, (7-speed DSG, front-wheel drive) • 2.0 TDI, 147 kW / 200 PS (7-speed DSG, 4MOTION)

Dimensions

• Length: 4,866 mm • Width: 1,871 mm (with exterior mirrors) • Height: 1,428 mm (Fastback) and 1,447 mm (Shooting Brake) • Wheelbase: 2,840 mm

• Tracks: 1,587 mm at the front and rear

Luggage compartment capacity / luggage compartment length

• Arteon (TDI and TSI): 563 litres to 1,557 litres • Arteon Shooting Brake (TDI and TSI): 565 litres to 1,632 litres • Arteon eHybrid: 445 litres to 1,427 litres • Arteon Shooting Brake eHybrid: 455 litres to 1,497 litres • Maximum luggage compartment length: 2,092 mm

MIB3 infotainment and sound systems (Germany)

• Discover Media: Infotainment system, including eSIM, 8.0-inch touchscreen and navigation function (standard in Germany) • Discover Pro: Infotainment system, including eSIM, 9.2-inch touchscreen and navigation function • Harman Kardon sound system with 700 watts music output

Mobile online services

• We Connect: including Personalisation, eCall Emergency System, Breakdown Call, Information Call, Vehicle Status, Doors & Lights, Automatic Accident Notification, Vehicle Health Report, Driving Data, Parking Position, Service Scheduling • We Connect Plus: depending on equipment, includes Area Alert, Speed Alert, Horn & Turn Signals, Online Anti-Theft Alarm, Online Auxiliary Heater, Lock & Unlock, Online Traffic Information plus hazard information, Online Route Calculation, Filling Stations, Charging Stations, Internet Radio, Online Map Update, Parking Spaces, Online Voice Control, media streaming, Wi-Fi hotspot • We Connect Fleet (optional for commercial customers as digital fleet management): includes Logbook, Cost Logbook, Fleet Driving

Efficiency, GPS Tracking & Route Information, Consumption Analyser and Maintenance Management