Volkswagen prices UK Scirocco R and Golf R, debuts new ad [w/VIDEO]
VW Golf R and Scirocco R - Click above for high-res image gallery
For those of you in the U.K., the R-line versions of the Golf and Scirocco have been priced and can now be ordered. The Scirocco is the bargain of the two, going for £26,945 ($44,257 U.S.), while the Golf takes you slightly higher up the currency chart, priced at £28,930 ($47,518 U.S. -- nota bene: U.S. prices don't directly translate). They both come standard with a 6-speed manual, but if you want the car to shift for you, the DSG transmission option adds £1,300 ($2,135 U.S.) to either car.
They're the fastest and most powerful versions yet in their respective models: the 261-hp, front-wheel-drive Scirocco runs to 62 in 6 seconds; the 266-hp, 4MOTION-equipped Golf in 5.7. If you get the manual you can add 0.2 seconds to those times. The cars will make it to U.K. showrooms in February of next year, but in the meantime follow the jump to read all the specs and watch the video, and check out the gallery of high-res photos below.
Gallery: Volkswagen UK Golf R and Scirocco R
[Source: Volkswagen]
PRESS RELEASE
THE SCIROCCO R AND GOLF R NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER
30 October 2009 -- Volkswagen has today confirmed pricing and specification for the most powerful and fastest accelerating derivatives of the Scirocco and Golf ever produced. Developed by Volkswagen's special projects wing, Volkswagen Individual, prices for Scirocco R start at £26,945 on-the-road and £28,930 for the Golf R.
Fitted with a 2.0-litre TSI four-cylinder engine and a six speed manual gearbox as standard, the Scirocco R develops 265 PS and 258 lbs ft of torque while the Golf R produces 270 PS and 258 lbs ft of torque. A six-speed DSG gearbox is available as an option on both models from £1,300.
For the first time on an 'R' model, the Scirocco R channels power though the front wheels and is fitted with the XDS electronic cross-axle traction control system to ensure improved grip in all conditions. The Golf R, available in both three- and five-door bodystyles, uses a pre-charged hydraulic version of Volkswagen's 4MOTION four wheel drive system. This system can react quicker than previous 4MOTION systems while also limiting torque to maximise traction and minimise wheelspin.
The range-topping Scirocco accelerates from a standstill to 62 mph in 6.0 seconds, falling to 5.8 seconds when equipped with the DSG gearbox, while achieving a combined figure of 34.9 mpg (35.3 for DSG) and 189 g/km of CO2 (187 for DSG).
The Golf R is the fastest accelerating Volkswagen ever produced, with a 0 to 62mph sprint taking just 5.7 seconds. As with the Scirocco, the DSG gearbox shaves a further two tenths of a second from this time. Despite this impressive performance, the Golf R returns 33.2 mpg on the combined cycle (DSG 33.6 mpg) and CO2 emissions of 199 g/km (195g DSG). Both the Scirocco R and Golf R models have a top speed of 155 mph.
To set the 'R' models apart from a conventional Scirocco or Golf, both feature unique styling features. New front bumpers complete with LED running lights and a trio of deep airdams, Xenon lights which frame gloss black grille elements, gloss black wing mirrors, sill extensions and 18-inch five-spoke 'Talladega' alloy wheels housing gloss black 'R' callipers give the new models a purposeful look. Optional 19-inch alloy wheels in the same design are also available and, on the Golf R, these can be specified with a gloss black finish.
At the back, both models feature roof mounted spoilers and are fitted with twin exit exhausts; the Golf R's positioned in the centre of a gloss black diffuser and the Scirocco R's mounted on either side. Smoked rear light units, which on the Golf house high-intensity LED bulbs, further differentiate the R models.
Styling changes continue inside the cabins of both new models with new sports seats complete with 'R' logos, piano black and silver highlights, a new three-spoke black leather sports steering wheel with contrasting stitching and revised white backlit dials with subtle electric blue needles unique to the 'R' range. Vienna leather sports seats are available on both models and Recaro bucket seats can also be specified as an option on both the three- and five-door Golf R models.
Alongside the new addition to the Scirocco range, the power output in the 'standard' 2.0-litre TSI Scirocco GT has now been increased to 210 PS. This extra power reduces the sprint to 62 mph to 6.9 seconds for both the manual and DSG gearboxes, and top speed increases to 149 mph (147 DSG). Fitted with revised oil and cooling systems, the 210 PS unit also boasts improved fuel consumption of 38.2 mpg (was 37.2) and emissions of 172 g/km of CO2 (was 179) over the engine it replaces.
The first examples of Volkswagen's most powerful hatchback and coupe are expected to arrive in showrooms in February 2010. For more information, visit your local Volkswagen Retailer or www.volkswagen.co.uk
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0-62 mph (seconds) |
Fuel economy, |
Price, £ |
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Scirocco R |
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2.0-litre TSI 265 PS 6 spd manual |
6.0 |
34.9 |
26,945 |
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2.0-litre TSI 265 PS 6 spd DSG |
5.8 |
35.3 |
28,245 |
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Golf R |
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2.0-litre TSI 270 PS 3-door 6 spd manual |
5.7 |
33.2 |
28,930 |
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2.0-litre TSI 270 PS 5-door 6 spd manual |
5.7 |
33.2 |
29,515 |
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2.0-litre TSI 270 PS 3-door 6 spd DSG |
5.5 |
33.6 |
30,235 |
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2.0-litre TSI 270 PS 5-door 6 spd DSG |
5.5 |
33.6 |
30,820 |
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
bgkeen 10:05AM (11/02/2009)
Give me the Scirocco over the Golf anytime. Yummy.
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audi_arena 12:04PM (11/02/2009)
Seriously... why isn't it available here?
zamafir 1:45PM (11/02/2009)
@audi_arena - a couple reasons. first the MkVI GTI is quicker and handles better, secondly it would cost a bit more to bring it over cutting into whatever slim margin they've got going on the GTI... i was going to say the interior space is less but everyone who buys a mini doesn't care.
I'm guessing it's the same problem we have with audis, the car's just selling too damn well in Germany to bother upsetting that apple cart. We are to VW and Audi what Canada is to the rest of the automotive world.
DJ_Swammi 2:30PM (11/02/2009)
@zamafir - which begs the question: why does VW need to offer both models?
JimBob 2:55PM (11/02/2009)
The Scirocco has long been a successful model in Euroland, not so much in the states.
minimal 6:49PM (11/02/2009)
I never understood what's so great about the Scirocco. It looks bizarre compared to the Golf. The Golf is cleaner looking, a real practical hatchback, more room, more visibility, all wheel drive, lighter, etc. I could go on and on. Scirocco can stay in Europe, no loss to me. But please for the love of all fictional gods, bring the Golf R here so I can buy it, now!
Randy915 8:58PM (11/02/2009)
@JimBob - VW positions the Scirocco R as a competitor to the Focus RS and Megane 250 and is more raw (read: cheaper interior) and slightly better in the twisties than the Golf R. On the other hand, the Golf R is more about all around utility, more luxiriously appointed and straight-line AWD POWA acceleration in any weather.
chaffier 4:09PM (11/04/2009)
I agree. I am... hmmm... make that was a die hard VW fan. But the new cars MkIV+ are to heavy, to bland in the styling department, and to under powered compared to the competition.
However, send that Scirocco over here with a motor putting out 265+ hp to the wheels and I would buy it.
Russell 10:15AM (11/02/2009)
nooooooooooooooooo!!!
I wanted this car so bad haha...
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katshot 10:17AM (11/02/2009)
That Scirocco is HOT looking!!!!!!
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garlinski 10:17AM (11/02/2009)
I plead to you AB... STOP TEASING ME! Worse than the hot chick who's your best friend... stop playing with my emotions! That Scirocco is SICK! Now I have to go home to my Jetta Sportwagen...
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Zamafir 10:19AM (11/02/2009)
I'll take the golf r for my morning commute, better mpg than the R32 of course.
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UtahAlumnus 10:20AM (11/02/2009)
"U.S. prices don't directly translate" ... Um, I sure hope so... close to 50K for a Golf?
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Librapaj 10:43AM (11/02/2009)
I second that notion. Even 34 grand as the totally optioned out current R is too much.
dal20402 11:11AM (11/02/2009)
People whining that everything is too expensive are the reason we never get any of the cool cars from overseas. Including the Scirocco.
We've been conditioned to demand Camry prices so we shouldn't be surprised when we get Camrys.
zamafir 11:59AM (11/02/2009)
u hope so? are you new to autoblog? or economics? when was the last time a volume production european car's price EVER translated directly at current exchange rates to US price. ever? It's entertaining that autoblog has started to buttress their comments with that caveat expressly to avoid these sorta ridiculous questions and here they are, as a direct result of the caveat.
UtahAlumnus 12:08PM (11/02/2009)
zamafir, you are missing the point, it's the fact that if it is anything close to $50,000 then it's way over priced. Don't try to act smart when you're not.
zamafir 12:22PM (11/02/2009)
@UtahAlumnus - fail.
You're missing the point. The car won't cost $50,000. That's the point of the caveat. Don't continue to reinforce your ignorance, we already got the gist with your initial comment. But keep digging that fail hole deeper, it's entertaining as hell, especially when you toss a few sophomoric jabs in for good measure.
UtahAlumnus 12:34PM (11/02/2009)
Zam, why do i get the feeling you spend most of your time on Autoblog looking for comments you can insult or argue with? Why am I even wasting my time responding? Slow day at work I guess.
Thanks for the education, genius. You win.
montoym 12:58PM (11/02/2009)
No Utah, you're missing the point. It's not anywhere close to $50k, that's why commenting on that price is ridiculous to begin with. Exactly as it's stated in the story, the price in US dollars is just a simple translation of the price in GBP directly to USD and is not meant to imply an actual US sales price. Just as Zamafir stated as well, that's explicitly noted in the story and despite that, every post with foreign prices converted to USD brings out the same comments about the price in USD just as you posted here.
What you're saying is no different than stating "Well, if it's anywhere close to $100k, it's just too expensive". You're looking at a ficitonal number and attributing that to the actual price it would sell for here, again despite being told that it's not a legit US price, just a conversion of the UK price.
I think AB ought to just stop converting the prices period and leave it at that. Since the prices aren't comparable anyhow, what's the point other than to draw out pointless comments?
As another example, of which there are many, the UK Ford website shows the Focus with a base price of 14,645GBP. Converting directly to USD, that comes to almost $24k at the current exchange rates. Obviously, the Focus doesn't have a base price that high here, but why not, that's what it says right??. Again, this is going to be true of virtually any foreign vehicle price, so why try to draw comparisons?