VW Scirocco refines design and adds new engines

VW's new Scirocco sports coupe cuts a sleek profile and boasts new engines with engines that offer up to 206kW yet also promise fuel efficiency improvements of up to 19 per cent, without compromising the Scirocco's dynamic performance. Externally, the Scirocco's stylish shape has been refined and modernised with new headlights and tail lights, 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 and fog lights. At the rear, all Sciroccos now have LED tail lights, while the bumper has been reshaped to appear lower and more purposeful. As on a Golf, the Volkswagen logo badge now has an additional purpose: functioning as the tailgate release handle.

Range-topping Scirocco R has a distinct look, with individual 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 is a choice six new turbocharged direct-injection petrol and diesel engines, all of which meet EU6 emissions standards. We will get the 2.0-litre petrol engine as before with a seven speed DSG transmission. Inside, the dashboard has been updated, with new-look dials and an auxiliary instrument cluster above the centre console, consisting of chronometer, charge pressure and oil temperature gauges a tribute to the 1974 model. Here soon (maybe).