VOLKSWAGEN has trimmed the price of its entry grade Scirocco model as part of a spring refresh of the stylish coupe range.

It means the 1.4-litre TSI 122PS six-speed manual Scirocco version now costs £19,650, representing a drop of £420.

And at the opposite end of the scale a new R Line specification brings more dramatic looks throughout, with prices starting at £26,995 for a 2.0-litre TSI 210PS R line model.

Every car in the line-up now comes with RNS 315 touch-screen satellite navigation while the standard kit also now includes a multifunction steering wheel and 17-inch ‘Long Beach' alloys, while ACC Adaptive Chassis Control is now optional.

Move up to GT trim and Nappa leather upholstery is part of the deal, along with heated front seats, 2Zone electronic climate control, front fog lights, heat-insulating tinted glass and 18-inch ‘Interlagos' alloys.

The new R Line builds on GT specification but adds a body kit featuring bespoke bumpers and side skirts and 19-inch ‘Lugano' alloys while the cabin gets leather R Line sports seats an R Line wheel and chrome pedal covers.

Topping the range, the Scirocco R has a 265PS 2.0-litre TSI engine while RNS 315 satellite-nav and leather upholstery are now also standard.