Volkswagen has added a new R Line trim to the Volkswagen Polo line-up. Available with VW’s existing 103bhp 1.2-litre turbocharged TSI petrol engine and six-speed manual gearbox, R Line Polos will hit 62 mph in 9.7 seconds and go on to a top speed of 118 mph.
Based on the current ‘Match’ spec Polo, R Line cars add deeper front and rear bumpers, a black gloss radiator grille and deeper side sills. Kit also includes 16-inch alloys and rear tinted glass.
Standard interior equipment comprises a six speaker stereo with iPod connectivity, sports seats, air conditioning, electric windows and electric, heated door mirrors. The car’s front grille, seats, steering wheel and aluminium scuff plates all carry R Line badging.
The Polo R Line can be ordered now (ahead of official sales in July) with prices starting from £15,195 for the three-door model and £15,815 for the five-door version.
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vw r line & 1.2 tsi engine
I think this is a really nice car however i think vw have on purpose avoided putting the 1.2 tsi engine in 86 ps and uptil now SEL & R line as this would take sales from the golf as the polo is alot better looking than the current mark 6 golf. With polo gti the same reason they haven't put a manual. I'm sure we will see better options when mark 7 golf arrives.
I'm glad that the Polo has a
I'm glad that the Polo has a sportier look with this model, but I really think it should have the 1.4 122ps from the a1.
In all honesty though the model that the UK is crying out for is the 150bhp BlueGT Polo which is now available in Germany and Switzerland. 6sp manual plus cyclinder deactivation for decent economy gains.
Re: VW Polo R Line from £15,195
Seems the press release is being very optimistic about the delivery times. I asked at my local dealer about this, and they said they'd be surprised if they could get one before September.
Anyone else remember the VW delivery date threads from a while ago....?