A SPECIAL edition of the Volkswagen Polo is being produced to mark half a century of the brand's supermini superstar.

The Polo Edition 50 sits between the R-Line and Black Edition models in Volkswagen UK's current Polo line-up and the special is priced from £26,350.

With exclusive ‘50' badges on the steering wheel, door pillar, instrument panel and front door sills, and a Crystal blue metallic paint that isn't currently available for any other Polo in the UK.

Inside, it is fitted with Edition 50 sports seats, gloss-black decorative inserts in the cabin, rear tinted windows and 17-inch alloy wheels.

Other useful features traditionally reserved for top-end Volkswagen trims and models include a tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof, rear-view camera, keyless access and start, and two-zone Air Care Climatronic air conditioning.

A one-litre petrol TSI engine with 95 PS sits under the bonnet, paired with a five-speed manual gearbox.

Other useful features traditionally reserved for top-end Volkswagen trims and models include a tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof, rear-view camera, keyless access and start, and two-zone Air Care Climatronic air conditioning.

The car sits between the R-Line and Black Edition models in Volkswagen UK's current Polo line-up and is powered by a one-litre petrol TSI engine with paired with a five-speed manual gearbox.

The Polo was the UK's best-selling supermini last year and remains a perennially popular choice for British car buyers.