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For the sake of thorough reporting and historical context, here are more photos of the upcoming Scirocco. In addition, take a gander at the scIROCco concept that came before it and the Corrado & old Scirocco that preceded it. Â
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- New Scirocco Gt With 170hp 2.0-liter Diesel Returns 46mpg
Having already introduced the Golf VI GTD, Volkswagen has now launched a sporty diesel version of the Scirocco coupe equipped with the same 2.0-litre common rail diesel engine that develops 170HP at 4,200 rpm and 350Nm or 258lbs of torque. from 1,750...
- Vw Scirocco Studie R With 270hp 2.0 Tsi Revealed In Bologna
Volkswagen surprised us today with the unveiling of its latest design study, the Scirocco Studie R at the Bologna Motorshow in Italy. Inspired by the Scirocco GT24 which raced to success in its class at the Nurburgring 24-hour endurance race earlier this...
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MORE VW SCIROCCO PHOTOS
For the sake of thorough reporting and historical context, here are more photos of the upcoming Scirocco. In addition, take a gander at the scIROCco concept that came before it and the Corrado & old Scirocco that preceded it.  Gotta be honest with you: I've been thinking about the plight of Volkswagen suits who don't know exactly how to position the Scirocco and - in North America at least - have decided not to position it anywhere. (Catch Friday's story here and find the links therein.) Now, I won't come right out and agree that Volkswagen has no room in their showrooms for the Scirocco, what with the GTI and R32 filling the sport-compact gap nicely.  No, I won't agree at all.  But when I consider a few facts, I do see VW's point, even if I don't like it or necessarily agree. Â
For one, without knowing the price scheme, the Scirocco took a more dramatic styling approach to the hot hatchback ethos. Â In other words, it's a more dramatic GTI. Â The GTI is made by Volkswagen, just like the Scirocco. Â
For two, similar products have struggled here in recent times. Â With reason; I know. Â The Toyota Celica was torqueless. North Americans like torque, especially the more southern of the North Americans. Acura renamed the the Integra the RSX while relieving it of some driving verve. Â Both of those vehicles waved buh-bye. Â Hyundai's Tiburon remains and will either be supplanted or supported by a rear-wheel drive Genesis coupe. Â
For three, without knowing the dynamic setup Volkswagen wishes to bestow upon the Scirocco, in what way will it be different from the GTI? Â More hardcore; more worthy of poseur status? Â Bare bones sporting or luxo-sportacious? Â Without knowing how the Scirocco will differ from the GTI, it is hard to figure with which competing makes it will battle. Â But, in the UK for instance, here are some potential comparison contenders.
BMW's 1-series coupe is powered by a wider range of engines in other parts of the world. Â A four-cylinder (maybe diesel?) 1-series has a status badge and worthy dynamics. Â Practically, it ain't the solution to the IKEA needs your life presents. Â Then again, it's a BMW; and that'll sway many potential Scirocco customers.
The Mazda RX-8 is another high-style sporty coupe. Â Unique in many ways - rotary engine, two rear-hinged back doors - the RX-8 is still a pure driving experience and is hardly more expensive than a GTI in the United Kingdom.
Prototype S is just a concept buzzword for Mitsubishi's next Lancer Sportback.  Expect the Ralliart version to be a sharp driving tool with less power and less expense than the Lancer Evo X.  All-wheel drive, dual-clutch gearbox, and 240 horsepower will combine to be a hardcore alternative that the Scirocco must beat.  Or at least tame.Â
- Next-generation Scirocco Imagined With Current Vw Design Cues
2014 brought a facelift for the Volkswagen Scirocco, six years after the launch of the third-generation model. An all-new Scirocco is expected in 2017 at the earliest, and reports so far are pointing towards a change of recipe, with the next-generation...
- Vw Launches New Scirocco R Racing Game For Iphone And Ipod Users
You may not get a chance to drive the real Scirocco R at the Nurburgring race track but Volkswagen is giving iPhone and iPod uses the chance to take the hottest version of its coupe for a virtual spin at the legendary Nordschleife through a new racing...
- Vw Golf R To Break Cover In Frankfurt, Ditches R32's V6 For 270hp 2.0-liter Turbo
It's no secret that Volkswagen has been preparing a high-performance version of the latest Golf that will sit atop the GTI model in the range, but we can now confirm that the Golf R will definitely make its global debut at next week's Frankfurt...
- New Scirocco Gt With 170hp 2.0-liter Diesel Returns 46mpg
Having already introduced the Golf VI GTD, Volkswagen has now launched a sporty diesel version of the Scirocco coupe equipped with the same 2.0-litre common rail diesel engine that develops 170HP at 4,200 rpm and 350Nm or 258lbs of torque. from 1,750...
- Vw Scirocco Studie R With 270hp 2.0 Tsi Revealed In Bologna
Volkswagen surprised us today with the unveiling of its latest design study, the Scirocco Studie R at the Bologna Motorshow in Italy. Inspired by the Scirocco GT24 which raced to success in its class at the Nurburgring 24-hour endurance race earlier this...