Volkswagen Scirocco is coming to Australia - 2011 Launch !!!

[DeanB]

Finally it is looking like it is going to happen - the Scirocco returns !! !!!

Source (http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/new-vw-coupe-confirmed-20101126-18ae7.html)



New VW coupe confirmed
Matt Campbell
November 26, 2010 - 5:11PM

The turbocharged Scirocco is coming down-under.

Volkswagen's sporty two-door Scirocco is coming to Australia.

Volkswagen Australia will widen its appeal even further in 2011, with managing director Anke Koeckler confirming the Scirocco sports coupe is "a matter of when, not if".

Speaking to Drive at the launch of Volkswagen's new pocket-rocket Polo GTI, Koeckler declined to say when Australians should expect to see the coupe, but didn't rule out a surprise arrival in 2011.

"I knew you would ask this question," said Koeckler. "It's an amazing car, and I love this car as well - that's why I'm working on that.

"It's probably more a matter of when [it will arrive]," Koeckler told Drive.
Quizzed further on the timing of its arrival, Koeckler grinned at the suggestion of a 2011 release.

"Could be," she said. "We're going to work on that. I know its a great car, and I know you guys are looking forward to it."

The turbocharged Scirocco is based on the same underpinnings as Volkswagen's Golf, and, as Drive has previously reported, VW has been tentative to bring the coupe in alongside the GTI for fear of sales cannibalisation.

When it does make it to Australia, the Scirocco isn't certain to be available in multiple specifications - the most likely candidate for Down Under being the top-of-the-pops Scirocco R.

That model outguns VW's quickest Golf with a 195kW power output, and manages a hefty 350Nm of torque (the Golf R uses the same engine, though in a slightly detuned form at 188kW and 330Nm).

Koeckler confirmed that Volkswagen's soon-to-be-released micro city car, the Up, won't be appearing locally in 2011.

Koeckler said the Up (if that's what it is to be called) would be a struggle to justify for local sale, with high costs of manufacture limiting the possibility of a sub $15K city car from the brand.

The replacement for the New Beetle (which is likely to simply wear the "Beetle" moniker) may also struggle to make an appearance before 2012.

Koeckler did, however, confirm the release of several key new models for Volkswagen in Australia in 2010 - including the all-new Passat (1st quarter), Jetta (3rd quarter) and Touareg (mid-year).

[Tim]

Fantastic news if its accurate!
If its priced below the Golf R then which dealer wants to take my Scirocco R pre-order? :D

[phaeton]

A grin is not confirmation.

Look at AIMS 2011, if it make an appearance there then expect is here.

[IN2VWS]

I saw them earlier this year in Germany. They are a horny looking car.

[lol.u.mad.bro]

They are a horny looking car.

absolutely! im with tim.... who wants my pre-order... shotgun white!

[Bizi]

Is it unfair to speculate that the release has been a ploy, based on seeing the successful launch of GTI and Golf R, selling or at least getting orders for a certain volume of Golf R, THEN putting it back on the agenda?

It makes sense in a way, in a smaller market like Australia, to fool the market into the 'no Scirocco' scenario so that there's just one hero car. Get the hero car out there, the market excited, the cars ordered and shipped - then announce an upcoming new hero car for 18mths in the future.

Wouldn't the Scirocco be getting a midlife update by 2012?
Sounds good. More power in the super hero car, in the mid-future, so as not to alienate the happy Golf R orderers and buyers.

The only big losers are the RAWS workshops if they cannot get their 'used' but new NZ-sourced Sciroccos complianced and recoup some of their investment.

In any case, in the family of VAG performance cars, it's a nice fit to offer a car for each slightly different buyer:
Golf R five door for family/driver car; and
Scirocco 3dr for whoever doesn't need the five door/family aspect.

VW's really desperate to get models and sales volumes to a level to get to #1. Good for VW buyers since the product is exciting, award-winning and great value product. What's next? Similar, later announcement of a super hot Polo, once all of the latest hero cars are landed? Hope so.

[G-rig]

Great news, but I'll believe it when I see it too.

It's not hard to help thinking VAG did hold out on this to boost sales of the GTI and R, but how often do they release all variants at the same time anyway.

Agree different cars for different needs, but would be good to have the choice and the Scirocco is one stylish car, and a bit more unique IMO. No good if you don't want a 3 door though, and the R's AWD is an advantage. I don't think one is clearly better than the other (but spewing if you just bought a 3dr Golf R).

[Tim]

I personally think it has been me taking the piss out of VWA on their facebook page that has caused the change of heart in regards to the Scirocco :D






*for the people unable to not take life too seriously. I dont beleive a word im saying.

[geoff_gti]

I personally think it has been me taking the piss out of VWA on their facebook page that has caused the change of heart in regards to the Scirocco :D






*for the people unable to not take life too seriously. I dont beleive a word im saying.

Where's that Like button??? lol I reckon you might be right ;)

[GOLFBALLS]

They'll deffo bring it in. I've been saying it all along. A friend of mine works at the Wangara dealers who said they wont get it in because of a lack of market, which is obviously rubbish. NZ got it!!

They're clearly just securing the sales of the GTI and Golf .:R so Bizi i reckon you're spot on.

I can't wait, I saw lots of new 'rocco's last year in Europe and they are soooo awesome in the flesh.

[T Go]

I've already emailed my local VW dealership and asked to be put on a waiting list and to be notified if any confirmation comes their way. They didn't confirm or deny it, just said they would let me know.

I saw one in Portugal a couple of weeks ago... maaaaaan is it nasty!
Much better looking than the standard Scirocco's.

Let's hope VWA give the masses what they want.

[centralaxis]

I saw plenty of these around during my Europe travels in the last few months, these things really look awesome in the flesh - even in 'base' mode (Have pics, but need to get my post count up). Glad to hear that they may be bringing the Scirocco R down here, but I still believe they should bring over a watered-down version too, maybe a 1.4 118TSI version that differentiates it a lot from Golf/Eos equivalents.

centralaxis

[Puffy]

Snapped these pics of a Scirocco at the VW dealer yesterday.
Looked awesome and price tagged at 33,000 Euros

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[Golf Loon]

Thats 45,000 dollars. Which dealer is that? I heard a reliable rumour that VWA are gonna bring em, but only the R.

[gecko2k]

The price is pretty good, but the ABT bodykit is probably not everybody's favourite. The bottom rear spoiler looks pretty useless to me, but might be handy to put your drinks or butter some bread on during a roadtrip :)

[GTI_Adidas]

Snapped these pics of a Scirocco at the VW dealer yesterday.
Looked awesome and price tagged at 33,000 Euros

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

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dude, only 33 euros for ABT SCIROCCO???? which is about 45k!!! that is bloody bloody cheap as sh*t!!!! i would buy that in a heart beat!!!

[gecko2k]

yeah but this should be the 'sport' version I guess, starting at 22.500 Euros. If you ad the ABT-bodykit, wheels and exhaust it probably will cost you 33.000Euros. If I will be in the position to but a new scirocco, it definitely will be the 'R' :)

[graeme86]

so...in maybe 12 months we will get a car about due for a mid-life facelift.

And if you don't pre-order it you will probably have to wait 8 -12 mths for them to build it due to the usual backlogs.

[kakyoin01]

VW Scirocco coming to Australia in early 2012 (http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/volkswagen-confirms-coupe-for-australia-20110420-1do0c.html)

now arriving to aust

[Frankenstrat]

I also saw a few of these in the UK & Ireland last year and they really are horny looking motors. Oh yeah baby, when you see one in the flesh you'll want one.

[thejack72]

At the risk of getting shot down... I'm pretty sure there's at least one here already.

I was coming off Marsh St onto West Botany St at Arncliffe and I'm 99% sure one went past me in the opposite direction & headed into the M5 westbound tunnel.

Front on, as it came towards me, I thought it was a modified R at first... then I caught the side & rear as it came around the corner. I was slowing as I turned and nearly hit the car in front when I realised what it was!

There were no badges that I could see but it definately wasn't a 2-door R. Totally different rear-end and tail lights, plus I'm certain it had dealer plates hanging off it.

As I said, I suspect I'll get shouted down, but I'm pretty sure of what I saw.

C.

[richo]

VW Scirocco coming to Australia in early 2012 (http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/volkswagen-confirms-coupe-for-australia-20110420-1do0c.html)

It'll finally be here 1st quarter next year, R only, from $48,490 and VW is canning the 3 door Golf R. Saw one on Victoria Rd in Drummoyne a month or so ago and it's a stunner!

[kaanage]

these things really look awesome in the flesh - even in 'base' mode (Have pics, but need to get my post count up). Glad to hear that they may be bringing the Scirocco R down here, but I still believe they should bring over a watered-down version too, maybe a 1.4 118TSI version that differentiates it a lot from Golf/Eos equivalents.
Exactly my thoughts after seeing them in Singapore last year.

[Tim]

a bit cheeky if they slot it in at the Golf R 3 door price point. Will be a hard sell given the perceived dollar value of the awd drivetrain.

[Lima]

At the risk of getting shot down... I'm pretty sure there's at least one here already.

I was coming off Marsh St onto West Botany St at Arncliffe and I'm 99% sure one went past me in the opposite direction & headed into the M5 westbound tunnel.

Front on, as it came towards me, I thought it was a modified R at first... then I caught the side & rear as it came around the corner. I was slowing as I turned and nearly hit the car in front when I realised what it was!

There were no badges that I could see but it definately wasn't a 2-door R. Totally different rear-end and tail lights, plus I'm certain it had dealer plates hanging off it.

As I said, I suspect I'll get shouted down, but I'm pretty sure of what I saw.

C.

The Scirocco has been on the SEVS register for a while now...

AUSmotive.com » First Volkswagen Scirocco R arrives in Australia (http://www.ausmotive.com/2010/05/22/first-volkswagen-scirocco-r-arrives-in-australia.html)

[Tim]

interestingly it will put all the SEVS imported sciroccos in their place in regards to value thats for sure.

[phaeton]

Good news I guess :D

Beetle R is in the works as well ????

[Lima]

Volkswagen - The new Scirocco (http://volkswagenaustralia.com.au/scirocco)

[poloplayer]

wow VW were quick to do that!

[Kaan]

front and rear bars look ugly.

[adzy]

Wow! This is exciting stuff alright, how quick is the scirocco r meant to be? And congrats to the 3 door golf r owners u now have a great investment!

[Scotty65]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/07/SciroccoR2011-1.jpg

Well its finally here at the Melbourne car show. Not biased in any way shape or form (having owned 3 MK1's) but it was the best car there. lol

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/07/SciroccoSide112010-1.jpg

[mr gee]

Green in Kermit not my cup of tea but I've put a deposit for one.

[Tim]

Its not easy being green :D

[adzy]

Green in Kermit not my cup of tea but I've put a deposit for one.

Awesome! Havnt driven one of course?

[Cookie28]

I was in turkey recently and saw a white R with sunroof and the rest of the roof wrapped in black vinyl, looked absolutely stunning!!! My dad agreed even though he is much more into ferraris and porsches and says he'd never buy a VW haha

[mr gee]

Awesome! Havnt driven one of course?

Hi Adzy,
no but seen several Rocs in Singapore (not R) and they look good. Btw, I finally got my GTI (Mk6)

[Candyman]

Brother in law has one in NZ

We took it away for a weekend on our last trip.

Honestly, it wasn't as good as I was hoping. I guess I was expecting too much. Really, it could have been our GTI.

Not sure I like the styling. A little too disjointed. Almost like a Clarkson cut and weld job with front and rear looking like they come from two different cars.

I had held off buying our R hoping the Rocco R might have come endowed with AWD. Went with the Golf.