Volkswagen Introduces Performance-Inspired R-Line® Appearance Package On All-New 2019 Arteon

• R-Line package adds interior and exterior design enhancements to Arteon
• Package available at every trim level, from SE through SEL Premium
• Available performance-inspired upgrades include 19- and 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, paddle shifters and stainless-steel pedal caps

Herndon, VA — Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that it will offer the R-Line® package on the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon. The new trim package augments the all-new four-door coupe’s sportiness with interior and exterior design elements that give it an even more dynamic appearance. The Arteon R-Line package will be introduced at the 2018 New York International Auto Show.

The R-Line package enhances the robust list of equipment available in each Arteon trim with performance-inspired design treatments. The sporty exterior styling details include the option of unique 19- or 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels. Also included are R-Line badging; unique front bumper that incorporates stylish air intakes in a gloss black finish; R-Line air inlets and cover panels; and a gloss black rear spoiler.

Inside, the Arteon R-Line models welcome drivers with the R-Line logo on the start screen of the Volkswagen Modular Infotainment Platform (MIB II). Other interior features include contrast stitching on the steering wheel and shift knob; steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters; metallic décor pieces; black headliner; stainless-steel sport pedal covers; and stainless-steel door sills with the R-Line logo.

All Arteon models feature the Volkswagen 2.0-liter TSI® turbocharged engine and eight-speed automatic transmission. The Volkswagen advanced 4Motion® all-wheel-drive system is available as an option on every trim level.

The Arteon is expected to go on sale in the Fall of 2018 and the R-Line package will be available at launch.

About Volkswagen of America, Inc. 
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc., an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWoA) is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. VWoA’s operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its state -of-the- art manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Volkswagen Group is one of the world’s largest producers of passenger cars and Europe’s largest automaker. VWoA sells the Atlas, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, CC, e-Golf, Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf GTI, Golf R, Golf SportWagen, Jetta, Passat, Tiguan, Tiguan Limited, and Touareg vehicles through more than 650 independent U.S. dealers. Visit Volkswagen of America online at www.vw.com or media.vw.com to learn more.