Talking About Automobiles

Volkswagen (VW) AG, a German automotive manufacturer, has recently revealed the latest computer-generated image of its new Scirocco, which is expected to be launched late next year, with a price of £18,000.

Though VW noted this return of the Scirocco name to the company’s range as the first time since 1992, the new 2+2 coupe got a lot of difference from its predecessor.

Since 2006, the new Scirocco has been heavily previewed as the Iroc concept car at motor shows. It has based its platform with the same as the current Golf.

However, VW has not yet announced the engine options. But, it is expected to include everything from VW’s 120 bhp, 140 bhp and 170 bhp 1.4 L TSI units. It may also have several performance options, which might include 230 bhp and 280 bhp versions of the turbo-charged 2.0 L FSI.

Based on speculations, VW might as well consider a 250 bhp 3.2 L V6-powered car that features its 4Motion four-wheel-drive system.

Buyers are given the chance to choose between a six-speed manual or semi-automatic gearbox.

Unfortunately, VW, through Stefan Jacoby, president and CEO of VW of America, has previously announced that there will be no VW Scirocco for North America. Jacoby said that the GTI and the R32 would be enough for the market as representatives for a niche segment. He said, “We need to focus on our core products,” such as the Rabbit (Golf), the Jetta, the Passat, and the Tiguan compact SUV. “The [2009 Scirocco] is lovely, but we can’t have everything,” he added.

Anyways, we still have to wait for the final specifications before getting too hooked with it. For the meantime, let’s hope it would be absolutely worth the proclaimed price.