Following a minor update in 2015, it looks like Volkswagen has now retired the sporty Scirocco three-door hatch, which is currently sold in Australia in top Scirocco R form only. Overseas the current-gen Scirocco is available in a range of variants, including modest petrol and even diesel forms. But in […]
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Volkswagen Scirocco R Wolfsburg edition on sale from $49,490
Volkswagen has released details of a special farewell for its Scirocco, with the Scirocco R Wolfsburg edition, to go on sale in Australia from November 14. Production of the Scirocco’s swansong will be limited to 150 units, the majority of which fitted with Volkswagen’s DSG transmission, with just 30 manual […]
2015 Volkswagen Scirocco R review (video)
The Volkswagen Scirocco R is getting a bit long in the tooth now, after being initially released back in 2009. It has just been given a facelift though, so maybe the 2015 update can help it hang onto its youthful nature? The Scirocco R is the only variant you can […]
2015 Volkswagen Scirocco R Australian prices cut by $2000
Hot hatch fans will be pleased to hear Volkswagen Australia has dropped prices for the 2015 Scirocco R performance hatch. The new model boasts higher safety, updated styling inside and out, and now increased value. As revealed late last year, the 2015 Scirocco showcases a more mature and cleaner exterior […]
2015 Volkswagen Scirocco R on sale in Australia
The 2015 Volkswagen Scirocco R update has been announced for Australia, sitting between the five-door Golf GTI and five-door Golf R. The model update gets a mild design tweak, engine tune revisions, and new on-board technologies. Starting with the design changes, Volkswagen has applied a modernised front bumper bar with […]
Facelifted 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco revealed
Volkswagen has revealed the 2014 Scirocco facelift ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut in March. The new model comes with styling tweaks and minor boosts in power across the range. In Australia, the Scirocco is only available in top-spec R form. We receive a 188kW tune while overseas markets […]
Volkswagen Scirocco GTS rekindles GTS spirit of original
As a way of commemorating the original GTS, Volkswagen has announced a special Volkswagen Scirocco GTS edition featuring go-fast stripes, various interior highlights, and a sporty body trimmings. The new model has just been revealed at the Auto Mobil International (AMI) show in Leipzig, Germany. It comes with a 2.0-litre […]
2012 Volkswagen Scirocco R review (video)
Volkswagen is renowned for its efficiency, build quality, and somewhat conservative and sure-footed approach to vehicles. The 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco R is the company’s spiciest new model, spiking the showroom punchbowl with flamboyant styling, serious performance, and a dash of insanity. 2012 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO R – PROS AND CONS PROS: […]