ALTHOUGH A CONCRETE BUSINESS CASE for the Scirocco has yet to be made,  Volkswagen Australia may bring the low-slung hatchback to our shores in high-performance Scirocco R guise only.

However pricing remains the number one stumbling block, with the cost of the Scirocco putting it well above that of the Golf range and potentially making it [...]

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WE MAY NEVER see the sporty Volkswagen Scirocco in Australian showrooms, but local fans can take some consolation in the release this week of a new iPhone game dedicated to the Scirocco R.

Following the successful launch of the Volkswagen Polo Challenge for the iPhone back in April, the Scirocco R 24 Hour Challenge allows [...]

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It’s been in the offing for a while, but now it’s close. Real close. Volkswagen has announced that it intends to take the wraps off the highly-anticipated Scirocco R at the Nurburgring 24-hour enduro later this week, where it will share the limelight with its proper race-going cousin, the Scirocco GT24-CNG.

The Scirocco R will also [...]

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Since going on sale in Europe in 2008, many a jealous Australian has been holding out hope that Volkswagen Australia would eventually bring the handsome hatchback to local showrooms.

Some rumours have even suggested the model was virtually months away from the dealership floor. Alas, it appears it’s not to be.

We asked Volkswagen whether the racy [...]

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After endless wrangling and head-butting with head office, Volkswagen Australia may be on the cusp of delivering the seductive Scirocco to Australian showrooms.

A source within Volkswagen Group Australia allegedly told an inquisitive enthusiast that the Scirocco is “currently undergoing the various tests to ensure the vehicle is able to withstand the Australian conditions”.

The source also [...]

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Impatient Scirocco fans waiting for the Scirocco R20T to land, may now have another option.

After rocking out the Tiguan, German tuning house B&B (…not a romantic weekend destination) has turned its hand to the Volkswagen Scirocco.

While the regular model’s Europe-only existence is painful enough for Aussie fans, B&B’s efforts are sure to send you into a [...]

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Volkswagen has lifted the lid on its latest design concept at the Bologna Motor Show: the Scirocco-based Studie R. While just a concept for now, the Studie R is essentially our first look at Volkswagen’s upcoming replacement for the Golf R32, which will be based on the Scirocco and is expected to debut sometime [...]

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We’re keenly awaiting the arrival of Volkswagen’s Scirocco to these shores. There is a lot of appeal in those stylish good looks and promising spec-sheet. And while the standard car definitely has our attention, news that VW is preparing a red-hot R20T version has us salivating with anticipation.

Power will come from the same 2.0 litre four-cylinder turbo engine used [...]

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ABT Sportline has become the latest tuner to ‘turn up the wick’ on the Volkswagen Scirocco - the results are sure to delight fans of Volkswagen’s latest hot-hatch.

All three engines in the range receive a boost in power thanks to simple modifications to the engine management systems. The 1.4L twin-charged engine now boasts almost 150kWs, [...]

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Volkswagen to enter WRC? That’s the rumour right now and there’s no reason why it couldn’t, or shouldn’t, go ahead. Reports indicate that VW motorsport head-honcho Kris Nissen attended the Finland Rally recently to discuss ’stuff’ with ISC CEO Simon Long and manufacturer team leaders.

Mark Deans, Ford Motorsport Team boss, revealed that VW, Renault, Skoda, and [...]

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Volkswagen has taken the wraps off its latest Nürburgring 24-hour race contender, the Scirocco GT24. The first public appearance of the racing Scirocco will be at Wörther Lake followed by its debut this weekend at the Nürburgring 24-hour enduro.

“This car doesn’t need to be driven to look fast. The Scirocco GT24 with the blue-white finish [...]

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Volkswagen is heading to the ‘Ring with a specially prepared race version of its Scirocco hatch. Two ‘officially’ leaked images have hit the internet in as many days, proving that VW are serious about taking the Scirocco racing.

Volkswagen plan to run three of the Scirocco racers at the 24 hour event that runs from the [...]

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