Volkswagen’s Polo gets a touch trendier in appealing ‘Beats’ special edition form.

The brand has teamed up with Californian audio specialists Beats Electronics to create a smarter-looking supermini with high performance sound.

The Polo Beats features a range of EU6-compliant engines.

Petrol options are two three-cylinder 1.0-litre MPI units with 60 or 75PS, plus a 1.2-litre four-cylinder TSI powerplant with 90PS that can also be ordered with DSG auto transmission.

Should you prefer to go diesel, there is a three-cylinder 1.4-litre TDI engine with 75PS.

The sharper looks of the Polo Beats back up its class-leading sound system, with standard equipment including 16-inch ‘Knight’ alloy wheels.

In addition, you get darkened rear light clusters and 65% tinted rear windows.

The radiator grille is finished in ‘High Gloss Black’ and the car is enhanced with ‘Flash Red’, ‘Pure White’ or ‘Black’ door mirrors with integrated indicators.

A unique ‘Beats’ badge on the B-pillar combines with ‘Beats’ decals on the side skirts to complete the exterior styling additions.

As well as additional speakers, the interior of the Polo Beats boasts ‘Cortina Silver’ trim on the centre console and air vent surrounds along with leatherette door panels and chrome trim.

The front and rear carpet mats have red stitching, while the doors have unique ‘Beats’ sill protectors.

The sporty seats have Alcantara side bolsters and a special ‘Beats’ cloth centre section, and there’s a streak of character through the seatbelts thanks to the addition of thin vertical red stripes.

LED foot well lighting rounds off the cabin changes.

As for practicalities, there’s a 280-litre boot which increases to 952-litres when the rear seats are folded down.

This Beats edition Polo model will be welcomed by Volkswagen dealers, offering Wolfsburg’s solid supermini a little more zip in the showrooms.

The Polo previously appealed on classy minimalism but most people these days want slick electronics and a greater feeling of design input inside their small cars.

What makes this car so good is that it doesn’t get beaten by anyone when it comes to perceived quality.