The 6th model to join Volkswagen R family in the Middle East is the Volkswagen Beetle R-line. And the usual accompanying suspects are a sportier exterior styling and interior aesthetics.
The new model joins the superhero Golf R, the just-for-kicks Scirocco R and the R-line models of the Touareg, Tiguan and CC. Who knew there were so many?
The Beetle R-Line features added air intakes in the front and centre to feed the turbocharged 207 bhp 2.0-litre engine. They could have added another 10 bhp to owner’s bragging rights, we think!
The rear of the car gets a lower diffuser and a large spoiler along with the R-Line door entry sills.
More importantly, the sporty bug also features enormous 20-inch “Monterey” alloy wheels with as many spokes as a bicycle wheel.
On the insides, two-tone cloth sport seats, a multi-function leather-wrapped steering wheel with R-Line badging and a set of sport gauges mounted on the top of the centre console, borrowed from the Scirocco R which itself is borrowed from Sciroccos of the past.
As standard comes with panoramic tilt/slide sunroof, Xenon headlamps with LED separate daytime running lights, a multi-function leather-wrapped steering wheel with gear shift and media radio systems, better touch screen tech, Bluetooth and USB connection.
No details on pricing yet!
We are thinking of calling it the BeetleR? Have you any nicknames?
