The Volkswagen Arteon R has already arrived in Spain, and these are the prices it will have in our country

A few days ago we told you how much fun we had enjoying and testing the full R range of Volkswagen, which means the new Arteon R and Arteon Shooting Brake R were among them. This sporty saloon comes in two body styles to take on models from the brand such as the S5 Sportback, or even rivals like the M340i or the AMG C43.

But before we get to the prices, let’s look at what we’re dealing with: this sporty version of the German saloon comes as a five-door coupé body for the Arteon R and an estate body for the Arteon Shooting Brake R. Both models stand out from the rest of the range with modified bumpers featuring larger air intakes at the front and a diffuser at the rear, plus gloss black details for the front inserts, the front grille and the rear spoiler.

On the sides, the Arteon R comes as standard with Adelaide 19-inch alloy wheels with polished faces and gloss black backgrounds, although you can optionally swap them for Estoril 20-inch wheels. Behind them sit blue-painted twin-piston calipers with the “R” emblem clamping oversized, perforated brake discs. There are also matte chrome details, such as the mirror housings and, optionally, the bodywork can be painted in Azul Lápiz, the colour you can see in the photos.

Inside, the Arteon R comes as standard with ergoComfort seats upholstered in ArtVelours with blue contrast stitching and an embroidered “R” logo on the backrest. These can optionally be replaced with bucket seats with integrated headrests, and both are heated, as are the rear seats. The multifunction sports steering wheel is also heated, trimmed in leather with blue inserts, and has shift paddles behind it.

Mechanically, both body styles use the well-known 2.0 TSI four-cylinder engine, which delivers 320 CV and 420 Nm of torque, paired with a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox that sends power to all four wheels thanks to 4Motion traction. Traction has been evolved with the R-Performance Torque Vectoring torque distribution system, complemented by the XDS electronic self-locking differential, allowing the rear axle to vector torque between the wheels. With this setup, the Arteon R accelerates to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, reaching a top speed of 250 km/h, which can optionally be raised to 270 km/h.

The Volkswagen Arteon R sits at the top of the range, so its standard equipment is very comprehensive, including features and systems such as:

• Tinted rear windows
• LED Plus ambient lighting with up to 30 colours
• IQ.LIGHT Matrix LED front headlights
• Dynamic Light Assist
• Keyless Access keyless entry and start
• Tyre pressure monitoring system
• Electrically opening and closing tailgate
• Rear side airbags
• Volumetric anti-theft alarm

Both the Volkswagen Arteon R and Arteon Shooting Brake R are now available in Spain, with starting prices of 55,610 euros and 55,810 euros respectively.