The Volkswagen Arteon R, the sportiest version of the German saloon, now has a price in Germany

The saloon segment has been in a bit of a state lately due to the constant arrival of SUVs of all sizes. However, there are still brands that champion these cars and encourage them with new proposals and even sporty versions. Irrefutable proof of this is Volkswagen and its Volkswagen Arteon, a model that succumbed to the fashion for coupé-style saloons and recently debuted a more radical variant under the R badge. In this way, the German manufacturer offers a traditional recipe with modern seasoning, ready to win you over.

However, for the relationship between the Arteon R and its suitors to take off, one very important piece of information was needed: its price. After keeping us on tenterhooks for a while, the people from Wolfsburg have finally revealed how much we will have to pay in Germany if we want to get our hands on what is currently their most radical saloon.

From the outset, the combination of Volkswagen’s R division and the Arteon is convincing. This is thanks to a spicier look, with a specific, much more aggressive front bumper, exclusive colours for this version, newly designed wheels and a rear end that stands out with a more imposing rear bumper framed by a quad exhaust outlet.

The cabin also stands out, with sporty seats with integrated headrests, a newly designed steering wheel flattened at the bottom and materials that aim to mimic carbon fibre. But beyond the styling, the highlight of any sports car worth its salt lies under the bonnet, and the Volkswagen Arteon R is no exception.

Under the skin of the German saloon sits the well-known 2.0 TSI turbo four-cylinder, an engine that powers other models in the range that share the Arteon’s name. On this occasion, the four-cylinder is tasked with producing 320 CV of power and 420 Nm of torque, figures that will allow the 0-100 sprint to take less than five seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h, electronically limited.

For now, Volkswagen has only revealed prices for the German market, where the Volkswagen Arteon R has a starting price of 63,095 euros. The price in Spain is still unknown, but judging by previous cases, it is expected to be very similar to that of the Arteon’s country of origin.