Volkswagen UK has launched the Polo R Line model, based on the Polo Match but fitted with the company’s sportier styling pack.
The Polo’s body receives R Line front and rear bumpers, sill extensions, a high-gloss black radiator grille with R Line badge and 16-inch Mallory alloy wheels. Moving past the brushed aluminium scuff plates, the sports seats are trimmed in ‘Kyalami’ cloth, while the steering wheel is wrapped in leather. There’s also a set of aluminium pedals.
Standard equipment includes a six-speaker sound system connected to a RCD 310 radio/CD unit with MP3 player connectivity, air conditioning, trip computer, electrically operated mirrors with heating function and a multifunction trip computer.
Available with just the one engine option, a 77 kW (104 hp) 1.2-litre TSI unit, 100 km/h (62 mph) appears in 9.7 seconds while top speed is 190 km/h (118 mph). OTR prices start at £ 15,195 for the three-door model and £ 15,815 for the five-door version.
[Source: Volkswagen UK]