2017 Volkswagen Scirocco R Wolfsburg Review | Coupe Offers Point Of Difference To Hot Hatch Set
If everything old becomes new again then the Volkswagen Scirocco R Wolfsburg could be seen to return to the prowl for one last attack at the sports coupe class.
While its Golf GTI hot hatch sibling hogs the limelight, particularly in 40 Years guise, the 2011-era Scirocco R is almost the forgotten performer, or yesterday’s hero.
But let’s not forget that this slinky three-door Volkswagen is more powerful than any five-door Golf GTI (limited-run 40 Years excepted) while continuing to be lighter than any all-wheel drive Golf R. On paper, it still seems like a winning blend of virtues.
This Scirocco R Wolfsburg will see the series out for good, but thankfully there are goodies in store before production ends this year. And sadly without replacement.
Vehicle Style: Sports coupe
Price: $51,990 plus on-road costs
Engine/trans: 188kW/330Nm 2.0 turbo petrol four-cyl | six-speed dual-clutch auto
Fuel Economy Claimed: 8.0 l/100km | Tested: 10.0 l/100km
OVERVIEW
Available with either a six-speed manual for $49,490 plus on-road costs, or the optional automatic DSG with the same number of ratios for $51,990 (plus orc), the Wolfsburg demands an extra $3500 over the now-departed regular Scirocco R.
Only 150 units are making their way to Australia, an overwhelming 120 of which are equipped with the automatic DSG as tested here.