The German automaker is experiencing great success with their VW Sportline van range, with sales for 2009 predicted to pass 2008 by 30 percent, so they decided to launch the VW Transporter Sportline Limited Edition X. 
Only 150 units VW Transporter Sportline Limited Edition X will be produced, offered as a short or long wheelbase panel van or short wheelbase kombi, and among special features, the vehicle is equipped with black Dakar 18 inch alloy wheels, chrome grilles and side skirts, leather seats and new front and rear spoilers.
The VW Transporter Sportline Limited Edition X price is 500 GBP over the regular versions T30 short and long wheelbase and TDI PD kombi, which are sold for 25,065 GBP, 25,545 GBP and respectively 26,805 GBP. The VW Transporter Sportline Limited Edition X will use a 2.5-litre engine producing 174 PS.
Volkswagen press release :
Volkswagen’s dynamic Sportline van range is proving more successful than ever.  Despite the current economic climate, Sportline sales are already ahead of this time last year, and if success continues at the same rate, boosted by the introduction this week of a Transporter Sportline Limited Edition X model, sales are predicted to be over 30 per cent ahead of 2008.
Part of this great performance is thanks to the addition of the Caddy and Caddy Maxi Sportline models in late 2008, which are already about to exceed their sales forecast for 2009, plus the five-seat Transporter Sportline kombi model, also introduced last year, which has instantly become the most popular model in the range this year.
There will only be 150 of the Transporter Sportline Limited Edition X models, and they will be available in short and long wheelbase panel van or short wheelbase kombi.  Each vehicle will be individually numbered, with a certificate for the owner.
In addition to the standard Transporter Sportline specification of 18-inch alloy wheels, chrome grilles and side sills, leather seats and front and rear spoilers, the Transporter Sportline X models gain distinctive, chrome and black ‘Dakar’ alloy wheels, ‘leather pack’ (leather steering wheel and gear lever), specially designed black and blue leather seats with limited edition numbered tag, Sportline floor mats, and rear parking sensors.  There is a choice of two metallic paint colours – Reflex Silver, and for the first time for the Sportline range, Shadow Blue.
This unique specification and distinctive appearance is available for only £500 more than the equivalent Transporter Sportline T30, 174 PS, 2.5-litre TDI PD, with basic retail prices (including metallic paint) of £25,065 for the short wheelbase panel van, £25,545 for the long wheelbase panel van, and £26,805 for the kombi.
‘The success of the Sportline range proves that our customers still want a van that stands out from the crowd and creates a premium image,’ said Steve Reynolds, Head of Marketing, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
The Transporter Sportline Limited Edition X is available to order now, with first deliveries expected with customers and at Volkswagen Van Centres in early October.  Full details of the Sportline range and local Van Centres are available from www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk.

Source: Volkswagen