2012 Volkswagen Polo R Line launched

• Volkswagen Polo R Line model
• Sporty bodykit; 1.2 TSI petrol engine
• On sale now; from £15,195

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This is the Volkswagen Polo R Line; a sporty, high-spec addition to the VW Polo range.

The deeper, sportier bumpers and side sill extensions give the Polo R Line a more muscular look. It also gets a gloss black radiator grille with R Line badging and 16-inch alloys.

Darkened rear side windows and front foglights (with a static cornering function where they light up around corners) complete the makeover.

Inside, the Polo R Line has aluminium door scuff plates, sports seats, leather steering wheel trim, aluminium pedal trim and black headlining.

Standard equipment includes air-conditioning, electric windows (four- for five-door models), electrically operated and heated door mirrors and ‘multi-device interface’ with USB input.

Three- and five-door models are available. Just one engine is offered – a 104bhp 1.2 TSI petrol. Average fuel economy is 53.3mpg and CO2 emissions are 124g/km.

The VW Polo R Line is on sale now, at £15,195 for the 3dr and £15,815 for the 5dr. First deliveries are expected in July.

Leo Wilkinson