Volkswagen to unveil updated Scirocco at Geneva
18 Feb 2014|12,300 views
At the 1974 Geneva Motor Show, a sleek new Volkswagen hatchback coupe made its debut. Forty years and over a million sales later, the Volkswagen Scirocco is preparing to return to Geneva, with a new range of advanced engines that offer up to 280bhp yet also promise fuel efficiency improvements of up to 19 percent, without compromising the Scirocco's dynamic performance.
Externally, the Scirocco's stylish shape has been refined and modernised with new headlights and taillights, as well as revised bumper styling. The revised front bumper features aerodynamic 'blades' in the outer section, like those of the latest generation Golf GTI, with integrated indicator lights, daytime running lights (DRLs) and fog lights.
On models fitted with the optional bi-xenon headlights, the DRLs are LEDs within the main headlights. At the rear, all Sciroccos now have LED taillights, while the bumper has been reshaped to appear lower and more purposeful.
As before, the range-topping Scirocco R has a distinct look, with bespoke bumpers and alloy wheels. The Scirocco R now comes as standard with 18-inch 'Cadiz' alloy wheels, as on the Golf R. The rest of the range also receives new alloy wheel designs, including the option of the 'Talladega' alloy previously reserved for the 'R'.
Under the bonnet are six new turbocharged direct-injection petrol and diesel engines, all of which meet EU6 emissions standards and return between 14.8km/L and 29.3km/L. The petrol range consists of a 1.4-litre petrol with 125bhp (it was previously 122bhp) and a new 2.0-litre 180bhp unit which replaces the previous 1.4-litre 160bhp unit.
Despite the increase in capacity and power, it is more economical than the unit it replaces. The previous 2.0-litre TSI 210bhp has been replaced with a 220bhp unit that is also 19 percent more fuel efficient. The new Scirocco R uses a 2.0-litre unit producing 280bhp - 24bhp more than before.
Two diesel engines will be offered, both 2.0-litre units, with either 150bhp or 184bhp, and economy of up to 29.3km/L. Depending on power output, both petrol and diesel engines come with a choice of a six-speed manual or a six or seven-speed DSG gearbox. More details will be available closer to launch.
At the 1974 Geneva Motor Show, a sleek new Volkswagen hatchback coupe made its debut. Forty years and over a million sales later, the Volkswagen Scirocco is preparing to return to Geneva, with a new range of advanced engines that offer up to 280bhp yet also promise fuel efficiency improvements of up to 19 percent, without compromising the Scirocco's dynamic performance.
Externally, the Scirocco's stylish shape has been refined and modernised with new headlights and taillights, as well as revised bumper styling. The revised front bumper features aerodynamic 'blades' in the outer section, like those of the latest generation Golf GTI, with integrated indicator lights, daytime running lights (DRLs) and fog lights.
On models fitted with the optional bi-xenon headlights, the DRLs are LEDs within the main headlights. At the rear, all Sciroccos now have LED taillights, while the bumper has been reshaped to appear lower and more purposeful.
As before, the range-topping Scirocco R has a distinct look, with bespoke bumpers and alloy wheels. The Scirocco R now comes as standard with 18-inch 'Cadiz' alloy wheels, as on the Golf R. The rest of the range also receives new alloy wheel designs, including the option of the 'Talladega' alloy previously reserved for the 'R'.
Under the bonnet are six new turbocharged direct-injection petrol and diesel engines, all of which meet EU6 emissions standards and return between 14.8km/L and 29.3km/L. The petrol range consists of a 1.4-litre petrol with 125bhp (it was previously 122bhp) and a new 2.0-litre 180bhp unit which replaces the previous 1.4-litre 160bhp unit.
Despite the increase in capacity and power, it is more economical than the unit it replaces. The previous 2.0-litre TSI 210bhp has been replaced with a 220bhp unit that is also 19 percent more fuel efficient. The new Scirocco R uses a 2.0-litre unit producing 280bhp - 24bhp more than before.
Two diesel engines will be offered, both 2.0-litre units, with either 150bhp or 184bhp, and economy of up to 29.3km/L. Depending on power output, both petrol and diesel engines come with a choice of a six-speed manual or a six or seven-speed DSG gearbox. More details will be available closer to launch.
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