Comments on: 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco reportedly approved http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:19:11 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: BRobs http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-173389 BRobs Sat, 17 Jun 2006 05:55:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-173389 Boring. The Scirocco deserves its own distinctive, classic 'heritage' style look. Not a rebadged TT. Disappointed. Boring. The Scirocco deserves its own distinctive, classic ‘heritage’ style look. Not a rebadged TT.

Disappointed.

]]> By: animal http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-162512 animal Thu, 15 Jun 2006 11:38:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-162512 24 Definately not, I dont imagine this will come with anything larger the 2.0 TFSI. Small coupes like this are very popular in Europe, especially here in the UK. As has been mentioned I would speculate that its highly likely this will come with a 1.4TSI unit and perhaps even the fantastic 2.0TDI (is either 140PS or 170PS guise) given the way petrol prices are going! 29 Very likely, I imagine it'll be built on the Golf/A3/TT platform which can handle 4motion but it'll bump cost up and VAG wont want it to eat into TT sales. I imagine the entry level model with be priced well under 20,000GBP with a modestly power FWD drive train. As for effecting GTi sales, I also doubt that'll be an issue as hot hatches appeal to a totally different market. 24 Definately not, I dont imagine this will come with anything larger the 2.0 TFSI. Small coupes like this are very popular in Europe, especially here in the UK. As has been mentioned I would speculate that its highly likely this will come with a 1.4TSI unit and perhaps even the fantastic 2.0TDI (is either 140PS or 170PS guise) given the way petrol prices are going!

29 Very likely, I imagine it’ll be built on the Golf/A3/TT platform which can handle 4motion but it’ll bump cost up and VAG wont want it to eat into TT sales. I imagine the entry level model with be priced well under 20,000GBP with a modestly power FWD drive train. As for effecting GTi sales, I also doubt that’ll be an issue as hot hatches appeal to a totally different market.

]]> By: scotty http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161489 scotty Wed, 14 Jun 2006 23:53:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161489 im not on drugs, that rendering does look like the scion tc, if you cant see that your on drugs. and also i didnt claim it was the official rendering, so dont acuse me of that, it better not look like that because its not distinctive enough. take another look at a Tc it has so many of the same styling cues as that rendering... and i hate it. im not on drugs, that rendering does look like the scion tc, if you cant see that your on drugs. and also i didnt claim it was the official rendering, so dont acuse me of that, it better not look like that because its not distinctive enough. take another look at a Tc it has so many of the same styling cues as that rendering… and i hate it.

]]> By: Sampson http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161433 Sampson Wed, 14 Jun 2006 22:55:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161433 is this going to be FWD? is this going to be FWD?

]]> By: Atomicbri http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161413 Atomicbri Wed, 14 Jun 2006 22:35:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161413 Hot, can't wait! Owned a COrrado and have been missing a nice VW sports coupe Hot, can’t wait! Owned a COrrado and have been missing a nice VW sports coupe

]]> By: tza http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161398 tza Wed, 14 Jun 2006 22:15:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161398 "Toyota and the rest are all busy copying them." Scion TC is a 7/8ths 1987 Volvo 780. Camry uses the Mazda 6 front end and the BMW 5-Series rear end. I would like to see the Scirocco with a 1.4l direct-injection supercharged and turbocharged four-cylinder. Starting price $20K. Make a coupe version of the Eos. Remember there was talk of the 6th gen Golf/Rabbit/GTI coming out in the fall of 2008. Perfect time to position car above the Scirocco and below the Eos. “Toyota and the rest are all busy copying them.”
Scion TC is a 7/8ths 1987 Volvo 780.
Camry uses the Mazda 6 front end and the BMW 5-Series rear end.

I would like to see the Scirocco with a 1.4l direct-injection supercharged and turbocharged four-cylinder. Starting price $20K. Make a coupe version of the Eos.

Remember there was talk of the 6th gen Golf/Rabbit/GTI coming out in the fall of 2008. Perfect time to position car above the Scirocco and below the Eos.

]]> By: Northeasterner http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161341 Northeasterner Wed, 14 Jun 2006 21:01:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161341 agreed. agreed.

]]> By: think? http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161304 think? Wed, 14 Jun 2006 20:44:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161304 you're right, i remember reading something similar. VW isnt killing the phaeton, but i think they learned their lesson, Let Audi be Audi, not VW be Audi. I will buy this if it is significantly cheaper than the TT, otherwise i'm buying the TT, and extra 3-5k over 4 years is worth it for the fact i get to sit behind the wheel of a TT but an extra 7-8k i'll get the VW. Since my income, age, and education level make me VW's target market, i'm sure they know that already. you’re right, i remember reading something similar. VW isnt killing the phaeton, but i think they learned their lesson, Let Audi be Audi, not VW be Audi. I will buy this if it is significantly cheaper than the TT, otherwise i’m buying the TT, and extra 3-5k over 4 years is worth it for the fact i get to sit behind the wheel of a TT but an extra 7-8k i’ll get the VW. Since my income, age, and education level make me VW’s target market, i’m sure they know that already.

]]> By: ss http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161260 ss Wed, 14 Jun 2006 20:31:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161260 VW has plans to reduce the content of the Golf to get it back to the entry level price. I can remember reading and article that says the interior bits are expensive to install cause it takes awhile. They are planning a new platfrom 2years ahead of schedual from what i can remember, that will be better for the manufacturing process. So if anything look for the prices of the GTI/golf to drop. the GTI will not die, VW may be selling them at a lose but the GTI name is what gets buys into the showroom. im going to see if i can find the article i read this info in. VW has plans to reduce the content of the Golf to get it back to the entry level price. I can remember reading and article that says the interior bits are expensive to install cause it takes awhile. They are planning a new platfrom 2years ahead of schedual from what i can remember, that will be better for the manufacturing process. So if anything look for the prices of the GTI/golf to drop. the GTI will not die, VW may be selling them at a lose but the GTI name is what gets buys into the showroom. im going to see if i can find the article i read this info in.

]]> By: think? http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161228 think? Wed, 14 Jun 2006 19:47:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161228 See, you have to realize you're dealing with a corporation, and a corporation will do anything in the name of a profit, even killing the GTI (only in the US btw, they cant sell it at a price that brings a profit here). Im not saying it's going to happen, but having the attitude that it wont ever happen is just being ignorant. Corporations have no loyalty to the consumers or history, they are only concerned with their shareholders. Legally, afterall, thats what they are supposed to do. They could produce this new product at a different facility along with other various factors to make it economically feasible. Either that or expect GTI prices to go higher cause the current situation isn't going to remain. See, you have to realize you’re dealing with a corporation, and a corporation will do anything in the name of a profit, even killing the GTI (only in the US btw, they cant sell it at a price that brings a profit here). Im not saying it’s going to happen, but having the attitude that it wont ever happen is just being ignorant. Corporations have no loyalty to the consumers or history, they are only concerned with their shareholders. Legally, afterall, thats what they are supposed to do. They could produce this new product at a different facility along with other various factors to make it economically feasible. Either that or expect GTI prices to go higher cause the current situation isn’t going to remain.

]]> By: Northeasterner http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161222 Northeasterner Wed, 14 Jun 2006 19:39:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161222 think? - if VW is loosing money on GTI - how do you think they will price the coupe at the same price level, I just don't follow your logic, unless you're saying that they will kill GTI completely. And that is not going to happen. The coupe will be at least a few thousand more than the GTI. think? – if VW is loosing money on GTI – how do you think they will price the coupe at the same price level, I just don’t follow your logic, unless you’re saying that they will kill GTI completely. And that is not going to happen. The coupe will be at least a few thousand more than the GTI.

]]> By: Rob http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161194 Rob Wed, 14 Jun 2006 19:11:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161194 That's 1 sweet lookin' little car. That’s 1 sweet lookin’ little car.

]]> By: think? http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161190 think? Wed, 14 Jun 2006 19:06:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161190 Same car though... GTI is performance version. But seriously VW is losing money on the GTI's, sounds crazy but corporations do crazy things when they lose money, and as much as people don't want to believe it, it's either kill the GTI or raise it's price, and it's already expensive for what you get.... Same car though… GTI is performance version. But seriously VW is losing money on the GTI’s, sounds crazy but corporations do crazy things when they lose money, and as much as people don’t want to believe it, it’s either kill the GTI or raise it’s price, and it’s already expensive for what you get….

]]> By: ss http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161177 ss Wed, 14 Jun 2006 19:00:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161177 think?- VW is changing the Golf to the Rabbit. The GTI is still the GTI. think?- VW is changing the Golf to the Rabbit. The GTI is still the GTI.

]]> By: ss http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161176 ss Wed, 14 Jun 2006 19:00:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161176 think?- VW is changing the Gold to the Rabbit. The GTI is still the GTI. think?- VW is changing the Gold to the Rabbit. The GTI is still the GTI.

]]> By: ss http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161153 ss Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:41:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161153 http://www.autoblfog.com/2005/08/23/vws-supercharged-turbo-engine/ TwinCharger article for those interested. it better make it over here!! http://www.autoblfog.com/2005/08/23/vws-supercharged-turbo-engine/
TwinCharger article for those interested. it better make it over here!!

]]> By: ss http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161144 ss Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:35:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161144 also has anyone read up on the new Twincharger engine from VW? its a 1,4 or 1.5l ( i cant remember) supercharged tubro with ~170hp!!! would be killer in a small car! would blow the doors off the Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris ect. also has anyone read up on the new Twincharger engine from VW? its a 1,4 or 1.5l ( i cant remember) supercharged tubro with ~170hp!!! would be killer in a small car! would blow the doors off the Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris ect.

]]> By: think? http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161139 think? Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:33:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161139 i honestly don't see VW pricing the car above the GTI. VW is actually losing money on the GTI's because they are so expensive to make. Since VW is changing the name of the GTI to the Rabbit again (yes, it is happening, get over it) I think VW might drop the high end models and plug this car in at that price point... but no way are they gonna slot it that close to the TT. The TT actually turns a profit for VW. Just my opinion but it seems possible looking at things VW has said about it's future right? #6.. forgot to read that this was an unoffical rendering? the car in the picture doesnt exist except in a photoshop file... BUT, toyota doesn't have the balls to put a car that hot into production... they would add at least 60 unnecessary surfaces, and about 13 creases on the sides that make no sense at all... i honestly don’t see VW pricing the car above the GTI. VW is actually losing money on the GTI’s because they are so expensive to make. Since VW is changing the name of the GTI to the Rabbit again (yes, it is happening, get over it) I think VW might drop the high end models and plug this car in at that price point… but no way are they gonna slot it that close to the TT. The TT actually turns a profit for VW. Just my opinion but it seems possible looking at things VW has said about it’s future right?

#6.. forgot to read that this was an unoffical rendering? the car in the picture doesnt exist except in a photoshop file… BUT, toyota doesn’t have the balls to put a car that hot into production… they would add at least 60 unnecessary surfaces, and about 13 creases on the sides that make no sense at all…

]]> By: ss http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161136 ss Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:32:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161136 The GTI can easily get into the high $20k. I dont think VW could sell a Corrado for 27k if it has the same engine as the $22k GTI. What could they do to make that extra $5k worth it? I dont see why they couldn’t price it the same as the GTI/GLI. There would be a Hatchback, Sedan and a Coupe all built on the same platform, with the same engine/drive train (IE: Saving money from parts sharing).There would be a flavor for every buyer. They can put the 3.2 VR6 into it and then possibly a TDI engine...that would be a BIG hit. the 1st manufacture to come out with a FUN diesel car is going to have a huge hit on its hands. VW understands this concept as evident from the Ecoracer and GX3. Hell if they put the 2.0l TDI into a GTI (IE: suspension; brakes, interior, appearance) they couldn’t keep enough on the lot. The GTI can easily get into the high $20k. I dont think VW could sell a Corrado for 27k if it has the same engine as the $22k GTI. What could they do to make that extra $5k worth it? I dont see why they couldn’t price it the same as the GTI/GLI. There would be a Hatchback, Sedan and a Coupe all built on the same platform, with the same engine/drive train (IE: Saving money from parts sharing).There would be a flavor for every buyer. They can put the 3.2 VR6 into it and then possibly a TDI engine…that would be a BIG hit. the 1st manufacture to come out with a FUN diesel car is going to have a huge hit on its hands. VW understands this concept as evident from the Ecoracer and GX3. Hell if they put the 2.0l TDI into a GTI (IE: suspension; brakes, interior, appearance) they couldn’t keep enough on the lot.

]]> By: Northeasterner http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161092 Northeasterner Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:06:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161092 SS, don't count on a 2.0T at 24k... that's GTI territory. I say it will start at 27k or so and will be 29-30k for 2.0T nicely equipped. SS, don’t count on a 2.0T at 24k… that’s GTI territory. I say it will start at 27k or so and will be 29-30k for 2.0T nicely equipped.

]]> By: ss http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161036 ss Wed, 14 Jun 2006 17:31:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161036 ill take a 2.0T with a 6spd price it at ~%$24k o0o and be sure to have the speed activated spoiler!!!! my favorite part of the Corrado. ill take a 2.0T with a 6spd price it at ~%$24k o0o and be sure to have the speed activated spoiler!!!! my favorite part of the Corrado.

]]> By: Renton http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161025 Renton Wed, 14 Jun 2006 17:10:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161025 I want the top dawg jammie one; big VR6, AWD and DSG. I want the top dawg jammie one; big VR6, AWD and DSG.

]]> By: Northeasterner http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161022 Northeasterner Wed, 14 Jun 2006 17:05:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161022 Nice, but if they price the V6 4Motion version at 35K, then forget it. Nice, but if they price the V6 4Motion version at 35K, then forget it.

]]> By: scotty http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161020 scotty Wed, 14 Jun 2006 17:01:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161020 can anyone say scion look alike? can anyone say scion look alike?

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161018 Anonymous Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:56:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161018 ME LIKES..... ME LIKES…..

]]> By: Ed http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161015 Ed Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:54:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161015 Now I really miss my Corrado :( Now I really miss my Corrado :(

]]> By: ss http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161012 ss Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:47:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161012 well i guess i better start saving up.. well i guess i better start saving up..

]]> By: Jon http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161010 Jon Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:45:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161010 I wonder if the US version will be called ‘Corrado’? Jon. I wonder if the US version will be called ‘Corrado’?

Jon.

]]> By: Mike http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved.html/comment-page-1#comment-161009 Mike Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:45:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/2009-volkswagen-scirocco-reportedly-approved/#comment-161009 the photo looks like the TT shooting brake... softened a bit. the photo looks like the TT shooting brake… softened a bit.

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