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Volkswagen launches base model Scirocco with two new engines
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Volkswagen has made getting behind the wheel of a Scirocco just a little bit easier... in the UK. When the low-slung three-door was launched it was only available in up-level GT trim, but now it's available in base form, starting at £18,790. For what it's worth (not much, sadly), that converts to $32,600 at current rates, but the Scirocco still isn't offered in the States anyway. The new standard engine is VW's 1.4-liter TSI engine rated at 160-horsepower and nearly 43 miles per gallons in the combined EU cycle. The Base trim still includes a six-disc CD changer, air conditioning and exclusive 17-inch alloys.
A second engine is now offered in both Base and GT trims, and it's a diesel. Displacing 2.0-liters and offering 140-horsepower, the common rail oil-burner gets over 55 European miles per gallon, with a choice of either a six-speed manual or DSG gearbox.
Gallery: 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco UK
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PRESS RELEASE:
Volkswagen Scirocco Now Available With New Engines And Entry-Level Trim
MILTON KEYNES – October 6, 2008: Volkswagen has announced a new entry-level specification and two additional engines for the Scirocco coupé, which are now available for ordering from Volkswagen Retailers. Prices for the entry-level model, fitted with a 1.4-litre TSI 160 PS engine, start at £18,790 RRP on the road, opening the possibility of Scirocco ownership to a wider audience.
At launch in September, the Scirocco was only available in range-topping GT trim. The new engines are now available in base trim which still benefits from a comprehensive list of standard equipment including a six-CD autochanger, rain and dusk sensor, multifunction computer, air conditioning and exclusive 17-inch 'Donington' alloy wheels. Safety features also, of course, remain a priority, with ABS, ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme) and six airbags all standard.
The 1.4-litre TSI 160 PS engine accelerates the Scirocco from 0 to 62 mph in just 8.0 seconds while returning 42.8 mpg (combined) and emitting 154 g/km of CO2. In addition, the new entry-level and GT models are now available with Volkswagen's popular 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS common rail diesel engine linked to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic DSG gearbox. Both manual and DSG versions reach 62 mph in 9.3 seconds while achieving a combined figure of 55.4 mpg (51.4 for DSG) and 134 g/km of CO2 (145 for DSG).
The Scirocco is the most technically advanced production coupé that Volkswagen has produced and all models also benefit from Adaptive Chassis Control (ACC) which operates via a set of four electrically adjustable dampers to alter the car's suspension, steering and throttle response set-up, and allows the driver to choose the most appropriate setting for the journey.
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mark 6:44PM (10/06/2008)
It's a Volvo C30!!
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zamafir 6:53PM (10/06/2008)
Actually, it's not, if you've read any of the reviews it's head and shoulders above the C30, it scored best all around care above the RX-8, BMW 1 series diesel, and C30 in EVO's test this month (the RX-8 of course being the most engaging), where as the C30 scored lowest in every field. So no, unlike the C30, this car is a delight to drive and a lot of fun.
nagmashot 1:50AM (10/07/2008)
@ zamafir
Not to forget that Evo used the RX-8 R3..which cost in the UK whopping 4000 british pound more as the Scirocco ... which was by far the cheapest car in that compare...
It outperformed the 230hp RX-8 R3 pretty clearly (and the C30 T5 and 1series) 0-100-0mph by half a second.. not bad for a car with 30hp less power
The Scirocco was only 0.2s slower around Bedford Autodrome West as the RX-8 R3 and only 1.4s slower as the 25hp more powerfull and 70lbs lighter track focused JDM Civic Type R FD2 which is avaible in the UK as direct import from Japan.
homunculus 6:44PM (10/06/2008)
when our own car companies don't bring the cool cars to our market, i guess we can't expect foreign ones to.
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Eric L. 6:49PM (10/06/2008)
Before everyone complains that this isn't coming to the US, keep in mind how much they charge for one of these in Europe. It would be quite costly in the US.
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zamafir 6:55PM (10/06/2008)
Um... in Europe it's slightly cheaper than a same spec GTi with more standard, at least if CAR and EVO are to be believed, and as we don't pay $35,000 base for a GTI here i'd ask you to get out from under that rock and realize European car makers don't sell cars here at direct parity to their price in Europe.
Aki 7:09PM (10/06/2008)
When will people get it?
Prices in UK/Europe DO NOT translate to the same price here due to taxes. It'd cost in the mid-20s. Enough with the horribly inaccurate comments already.
Actually I blame the autobloggers, who always seem to fail at mentioning that EU prices don't translate to US prices.
ExqueezeMe 8:28PM (10/06/2008)
Saw a white one (no camo) on I-95 in Delray Beach, FL last week. No camera on me, but I took the same exit as them and got a great look at it. I was impressed and prefer the style of it over the Golf. VW is testing it over here, that much I do know.
mk3 5:07PM (10/07/2008)
The UK prices do not translate to the prices in other European countries either. To the US prices for sure.
P.V. 6:52PM (10/06/2008)
Does Autoblog think the Scirocco isn't worth much, or that $32600 isn't worth much?
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Dazza 8:15PM (10/06/2008)
It's $32,600 to an American converting their greenbacks into UK Sterling - because that's forex rate terms. By the same token, they could move to the UK and earn a minimum wage of $12 an hour.
However, in real terms (purchasing power) to a Brit, it's the equivalent of about $22K or so.
swimstarguy 7:01PM (10/06/2008)
Holy crap that's a lot for a little VW.
I'll take a BMW 1 long before that...
~Zar4
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zamafir 8:24PM (10/06/2008)
Have you driven both? EVO seems to think it's too plain and uninspiring:
"Best car? Well, the wooden spoon goes to the Volvo, that much was clear after ten miles, but even after hundreds of miles, sorting the others is tricky. After much deliberation the 123d is next to fall. Arguably the best 1-series, it’s fun to drive, but too plain and uninspiring in other areas to compete in a coupe dust-up.
There’s no question the Scirocco is the most rounded of our four, and in terms of sales may well wipe the floor with the C30 and RX-8, but that’s no reason for it to score a group-test victory. It is very good to drive, but it’s not the best at this level. That honour belongs to the Mazda RX-8 R3, the cracking chassis more than offsetting the wafer-thin torque output. By a majority vote, it wins. Me, though? I’d still have the Scirocco, of course. "
Mirko 3:34AM (10/07/2008)
Plain and uninspiring? A 3-door 1-series in black or white can look pretty sharp.
The Scirocco would have been on my test drive list, if the diesel version would have been available in June. It wasn't, so now I'm driving a 1-series.
gerrrg 7:49PM (10/06/2008)
Wow, photoshop to the max...even the lens flare. Is anything real, anymore???
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iohoyoy 9:31PM (10/06/2008)
If they expect me to pay $32,000 for this, the germans have lost it - again. Where is Hitler? At least he got it, the people's car! Affordable and easy to fix! This thing is neither.
Relax people that was a joke, both points - hitler and the price.
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gt-racer 10:30PM (10/06/2008)
Question: is it fwd, rwd or awd?
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nagmashot 1:30AM (10/07/2008)
this engines options are NOT new... it is only new in the UK. They were avaible in Germany from the first selling day...
To get the europen prices right.
The VW Scirocco cost exactly the same as similar powered Honda Civic in Germany.
Similar powerd the price range goes from 21k Euro to 27k Euro for the Civic Type R and the Scirocco (200hp with DSG is the most expansive version) the 200hp Scirroco manual is with 25,500Euro much cheaper as the 200hp euro Civic Type R manual (27,000Euro).
All prices include 19% VAT
Amazing that Autoblog authors use alwys UK press relaese as source for news about german cars ... better use news sources from the nation the stuff is build..
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Mirko 3:34AM (10/07/2008)
The 160hp 1.4 TSI was avaiulable from day 1, however the diesel was announced but not available, as was the 125hp 1.4 TSI base engine and the 170hp "hot" diesel.
VW1781 4:54AM (10/07/2008)
"better use news sources from the nation the stuff is build.."
That would be Portugal then.