In Europe, they sell a sleeker, sexier, less useful version called the Scirocco. It does everything a Golf does, just worse. Which makes it better. What exactly is the Scirocco R, you ask? It's a fairly simple recipe. Take a Golf, remove the dowdy and boring body.
Add on a sleek, menacing coupe hatch cross bred style. And that's really about it. Beer me up Keep it simple or deck yours out with RGB lights, a touchscreen, and even a digital thermostat.
For all intents and purposes, the Scirocco R is a front-wheel drive Golf R with a new body. It doesn't really torque steer, but it does feel more alive and dramatic than the Golf R in that you're involved in keeping it straight and you have a better feel for the front end than it's fatter brother. It feels lighter in the bends, more tap than lugubrious slow dance. I know it's the same basic car, but there's something very eager and puppy-like about the Scirocco.
The 2. So why don't we get the Scirocco over here? Will it cannibalize the sales of the Golf? I don't think so. America is not a hatchback market. Now browsing:. Volkswagen Scirocco.
The J-Spec Mileage Promise Speedo tampering is rife in the Australian market to the point where more imports than not sold by Australian dealers have had their mileage wound back. Read more. Nissan Fuga Hybrid compliance now available Import the Nissan's flagship luxury model the Y51 Fuga hybrid is now available! Standard and optional features include: Auto wipers and headlights Auto dim rear view mirror Dual zone climate control Parking sensors Trip computer Mulifunction steering wheel 12 way electric driver's seat Cruise control 18 inch wheels standard, 19's optional 4 seats with ample room in the back thanks to rear bucket seats Stability control Traction control Front and side airbags ABS brakes Tinted panoramic roof 6 CD in dash CD player with MP3 support and Aux input 8 speakers Sciroccos are usually cheapest if we source them from the UK.
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