2017 VW Beetle R-Line (UK)
UK customers can now order the
facelifted VW Beetle as the company revealed pricing and range details of their
retro model.
VW has updated the Beetle’s exterior
with a sharper-looking front bumper that features larger openings around the
indicator and fog light surrounds, LED taillights, new alloy wheels and a pair
of paint options.
The interior has also been freshened up,
with brighter instrument panel lighting, new dials and the introduction of new
upholstery materials, giving customers a much wider range to choose from when
configuring their cars.
Also new to the range is the sporty
R-Line and Dune versions, with the latter trying to mix the retro looks with a
more adventurous appeal. The former will be available only in conjunction with
the 148 hp 2.0-litre TDI diesel engine and the choice between a manual or an
dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The sportiest of the Beetles also
benefits from a sports suspension, 18-inch ‘Twister’ alloys and an exclusive
R-Line front bumper. The body also features a body-coloured rear diffuser,
chrome twin exhausts, gloss black door mirrors and the obligatory tailgate
spoiler.
The cabin now hosts special ‘Sports’
instrument dials, aluminum-trimmed pedals, R-Line scuff plates and a
three-spoke steering wrapped in leather with coloured stitching. The seats are
finished in ‘Kyalami’ cloth with the R-Line badge on the headrests while dual-zone
climate control, parking radar and cruise control are offered as standard.
The range of the updated Beetle kicks
off with the 103 hp 1.2-litre TSI petrol engine, priced at £ 16,820 for the Coupe
and £ 19,775 for the Cabriolet. R-Line models start at £ 23,540 for the Coupe and
£ 26,930 for the Cabriolet, with the Dune version priced from £ 21,280.
