Volkswagen will sell an R-Line version of the CC sedan, a new package of cosmetic tweaks that should spread to the company's other U.S. models in the same vein as Audi's S-Line.

The only differences between the 4-cylinder Sport and this Sport R-Line are -- get ready -- unique 18-inch wheels, side skirts, restyled fog lamps in a newly cut lower fascia, stainless steel scuff plates on the doors, and darkened taillights. Oh, and an R-Line badge on the grille.

On models with the DSG transmission, paddle shifters are included. The 2.0-liter 200-horsepower engine remains, and no changes have been made to the suspension or steering, as is the case with most Audi S-Line models,. Figure a price increase of $1,500 atop the CC Sport's $30,610 sticker.

Volkswagen did not comment about whether it would start offering R-Line trims on other U.S. models. However, the company offers R-Line versions on its Polo hatch and Scirocco coupe in Europe -- not to be confused with the Golf R offered here, which constitutes an actual performance upgrade. The CC R-Line will go on sale in the U.S. later this year.

[Source: VW]