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[…]","datePublished":"2016-08-16","dateModified":"2016-08-16","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/feature-28.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/feature-28.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/vw-beetle-r-line\/","about":["LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":420,"articleBody":"Anyone who read our recent Bug Jam feature will know two things: one, that we love the Beetle and, two, so do lots of other people.More than 21.5 million Beetles have been produced since 1938, making it the longest running and most manufactured car ever, so labelling the Beetle \u2018iconic\u2019 is like calling the Queen \u2018a bit posh\u2019.Nigh-on eight decades after it originally came into production, you\u2019d think Volkswagen had ran out of ideas for the cheeky bugster. Well, think again, because now there\u2019s this: the Beetle R-Line.Based on the new shape Beetle from 2011, which was a lower, wider car with a longer bonnet and more masculine stance, the R-Line model adds new styling touches to make it the most desirable Beetle on the market.As the R-Line replaces the Sport trim, many of the key features for this model are geared towards delivering a sporty sheen to the traditionally laid-back and humble bug.It gets sports suspension, 18-inch \u2018Twister\u2019 or \u2018Ashmie Adamantium\u2019 alloy wheels and a new unique bumper, which features extra air intakes along the upper edge.A body-coloured rear diffuser, chromed twin exhausts and a rear tailgate spoiler upgrade the back-end, while gloss black door mirrors and door protectors round off the R-Line\u2019s sportier exterior.Inside, there\u2019s no question that you\u2019re sitting in the R-Line model; the logo is plastered all over the shop. It pops up on the scuff plates, the steering wheel, the headrests, the dashboard – you\u2019ll be seeing the logo in your sleep.Apart from that, the R-Line\u2019s cabin features brighter instrument panel lighting, \u2018Sports\u2019 instrument dials, revised dashboard styling, new upholstery materials such as Kyalami cloth seats and aluminium-topped pedals. Tech-wise, there is dual-zone automatic air conditioning, ambient lighting, parking sensors – front and back – and cruise control.The Beetle R-Line is only available with VW\u2019s 148bhp two-litre turbodiesel engine, linked to a six-speed manual or automatic gearbox. It\u2019s the same TDI unit you\u2019ll find in the current Golf and Passat, and it\u2019s a beaut, pumping out enough power to hurtle the funky four-seater to 62mph in just under nine seconds, with a top speed of 122mph. Running costs are about the same as the Golf too, with fuel economy reported as 61.4mpg combined, and it emits just 119g\/km of CO2, which means road tax is only \u00a330 a year.Prices start from \u00a323,540 for the manual, while the automatic model commands a \u00a31,605 premium (\u00a325,145). There\u2019s also a convertible \u2018Dune\u2019 version priced from \u00a326,390."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"VW Beetle R-Line","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/vw-beetle-r-line\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]