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Sporty chic – the Beetle R-Line
Volkswagen now offers two R-Line packages for the Beetle that are based on the top 'Sport' version: an exterior package and an interior package. The exterior package may be ordered separately, while the interior package is always offered as an extension of the R-Line exterior details.Volkswagen R GmbH has created the independent and sporty R-Line options which can be combined wîth any of the twelve Beetle colours. Parts of the exterior package are:
- Front bumpers wîth independent black grained air inlets and chrome surrounds for the directional indicators
- diffuser at the rear
- special body side panels and door mirror housings in body colour
- R-Line logos on the front body beneath the A-pillars
- 18-inch 'Twister' alloy wheels
- Machine-polished 19-inch 'Tornado' alloy wheels may be selected as an option in black or white wîth 235/40 tyres
The R-Line interior package includes:
- sport seat system wîth seats upholstered wîth an active-breathing fabric in 'Kyalami' design
- front head restraints wîth R-Line badge
- leather-trimmed sport §teering wheel, the gear shift lever boot and the handbrake grip wîth decorative seams in 'Art Grey'
- decorative inlays in 'Dark Vanadium'
As an option, the seats may be ordered in black leather ('Vienna') wîth
R-Line badges on the head restraints as well as on the door sill plates and the leather-trimmed sport §teering wheel. The Beetle Sport is available wîth a 1.4 TSI (118 kW/160 PS), 2.0 TSI (147 kW/200 PS) or 2.0 TDI (103 kW/140 PS). The additional price for the R-Line exterior package is available at € 1,290, and when the interior package is included the price starts at € 1,675.
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE R-LINE® AND 'EXCLUSIVE' MODELS DEBUT AT THE LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW
Europe-only models from Volkswagen R GmbH focus on styling and interior enhancementsHerndon, VA - Volkswagen R GmbH is responsible not only for the sportiest R models in the Volkswagen lineup, but also for the R-Line and 'Exclusive' lines. R-Line vehicles have the aggressive styling of the Volkswagen R models, but not the performance hardware. With Exclusive vehicles, the focus is on unique and more luxurious styling and trim.
The Beetle Convertible Exclusive is based on the European-market 'Design' and 'Sport' trim lines. The exterior is marked out by polished black 18-inch 'Twister' aluminium-alloy wheels. As an option, 19-inch 'Tornado' aluminium-alloy wheels are also available in white and black. Inside, there are three different colors for the Nappa leather seating surfaces—Pepper Beige, Amber Brown, and Black—which are stitched in a unique diamond pattern.
In addition, the following features are standard wîth the new Exclusive equipment line: •Dashboard trim in 'Black Úni' finish
•Stainless-steel kickplates wîth 'Volkswagen Exclusive' lettering
•Leather three-spoke leather-wrapped §teering wheel, gearshift knob, handbrake lever, and center armrest, wîth colored stitching that matches the seats
•Front sport seats
•Front and rear textile floormats wîth colored edging
•'Leather look' door trim
The pricing for the vehicles, which won't be available in the Ú.S., is:
Beetle Convertible Exclusive Design from € 26,775 (1.2-liter TSI®, 103 hp)
Beetle Convertible Exclusive Sport from € 30,500 (1.4-liter TSI, 158 hp)
The Beetle Convertible R-Line shares its trim enhancements wîth the R-Line coupe. On European models, this includes: more aggressive front and rear bumper designs; R-Line logos beneath the A-pillars; 18-inch 'Twister' aluminum-alloy wheels wîth the option of 19-inch 'Tornado' wheels; sport seats wîth 'Kyalami' cloth seating surfaces; front head restraints wîth R-Line badges; leather-trimmed sport §teering wheel, gearshift knob, and handbrake lever wîth 'Art Grey' decorative seams; and 'Dark Vanadium' dashboard trim. As an option, the seats may be ordered in black 'Vienna' leather.
Although there are no immediate plans to sell the Convertible R-Line in the Ú.S., the Los Angeles Auto Show provides an opportunity to gauge consumer feedback for a future offering.Source - Volkswagen
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