Volkswagen Scirocco R (DSG) Review: Roc Star
With the new Scirocco R, Volkswagen's popular coupe finally has the go to match its racy looks.
What we like:
Feels more taut than the Golf R- fantastic from a front wheel drive chassis
- strong mid-range punch
- more affordable than the Golf R
What we dislike:
Detuned from the European version- not as practical as the Golf
- lesser Sciroccos are a dime a dozen
It's standard Scirocco fare at the rear, which means seating strictly for two, but both headroom and legroom can hardly be considered to be sufficient for the average sized adult. Those who regularly have passengers in the rear will be better off with a Golf R.
At first thought, one might think that the Scirocco R is a redundant model as Volkswagen is already offering the more practical and four-wheel drive Golf R here. The Scirocco R though, arguably looks better than the Golf R, is more affordable and more driver focused. The Golf R then, is for those who want an effortlessly fast and yet comfortable hot hatch while the Scirocco R is for enthusiasts who want a more driver focused car.
Credits: Story and Photos by Raymond Lai
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