The New Volkswagen Scirocco

Volkswagen is presenting a new version of the Scirocco. It has evolved both technically and visually. It is a coupé that shows off its strengths as an agile cruiser, a dynamic commuting companion, a high-class sports car for a trip to the racetrack, or as a charismatic all-rounder with a large tailgate and a versatile boot (312 to 1006 liters). Visually distinguishing the new Scirocco are its restyled front and rear section with redesigned H7 headlights, optional bi-xenon headlights with dynamic cornering light, LED daytime running lights and LED rear lights as standard. The rear VW logo now swivels and serves an extra purpose as a handle for opening the boot lid.

OneShift Editorial Team

17 Jul 2014

The interior is equipped with sport seats and a leather sport steering wheel(adapted from the Golf GTI) as standard, and also boasts new materials, leather configurations and colors. New technical features include a Dynaudio Excite 400 watt sound system, Blind Spot Monitor and the park steering assistant. Also new as standard are auxiliary instruments( charge pressure, chronometer, engine oil temperature) which pay tribute to the original Scirocco.

The entire range of engines for the model series has been updated and made more powerful but also more economical. An overview of the performance range of the four TSI (petrol engines) and two TDI (diesel engines): 92 kW / 125 PS (TSI), 110 kW / 150 PS (TDI), 132 kW / 180 PS (TSI), 135 kW / 184 PS (TDI), 162 kW / 220 PS (TSI) and 206 kW / 280 PS (Scirocco R TSI). The largest leap is made by the new Scirocco 2.0 TSI with 132 kW / 180 PS (up 20 PS / previously 1.4 TSI with 118 kW / 160 PS) and the Scirocco R, which now has 280 PS (up 15 PS / previously 195 kW / 265 PS). The increased power has also enhanced the performance considerably.

For example, the new 180 PS version accelerates to 100 km/h in just 7.4 instead of 8.0 seconds; the top speed has improved by 9 km/h to 227 km/h. The same applies to the diesel-powered models. For example, the Scirocco 2.0 TDI with 150 PS: here the acceleration has improved by 0.7 seconds to 8.6 seconds and the top speed has increased from 207 to 215 km/h (manual version).

The six turbo direct injection engines belong to the latest generation of Volkswagen's four-cylinder engine family and consistently fulfill the EU 6 emissions standard. Moreover, they are up to 19% more fuel-efficient.

Volkswagen is also producing the latest Scirocco at its Portuguese plant near Lisbon. From there the sports car will be launched from the middle of August(with all six engine variants) initially in Europe. Advance sales have already started in some countries such as Germany. Further high-volume markets such as China, Turkey, Australia, Russia and South Korea will follow soon afterwards.

Take a closer look at the new Scirocco in our gallery.

Credits: Oneshift News Team