First Official VW Scirocco Photos Leak

[Mockngbrd]

HAHA... just kiddin.. here's the real deal...






This car is big news, probably one of Geneva's most anticipated large volume production cars. By all means, it's got one heck of a reputation to live up to, if it is to step out of the shadow of its two memorable (Mk. 1 & Mk.2) 'Rocco fathers from the 1970s and 1980s.

These pictures, brought to you by autoscoops.eu, are seemingly the first official photos of the Volkswagen Scirocco, which will make its debut in Geneva as confirmed by is appearance today on the official premiere list of the Geneva Motor Show. The car (pictured) bears a strong resemblance to the aggressively styled VW Iroc concept, launched in August 2006, although the front end has been slightly toned down.

What do we know about the car so far, then? Since the launch of the teaser minisite at Volkswagen Deutschland just a few days ago, new information has appeared and these are the main details we expect to see:

• VW Group's 2.0 TFSI four-cylinder turbocharged engine
• A 1.4-litre TSI producing 122 bhp/ 91kW and a TDI choice
• Seven-speed DSG gearbox
• Proper sport seats (Audi S/RS style)

Stay tuned for more details!

[PerverTT]

Ha ha .... good one, Mock. You had me fooled for a minute.

I like the looks of the new Scirocco. Much more sporty than the current Golf and seems to be roomier as well. Could this car hurt R32 sales?

Retention of the Scirocco name tag likely to pull a few heart strings with baby boomers who may have fond memories of this 70s classic.

[centurion]

but it's gonna be FWD innit? Looks like an Alfa 147!

[PerverTT]

Knowing VW, they will modify the car's platform to exploit every single niche in the market.

If necessary, by whacking on a Haldex style 4WD to give it better sporting credentials.

Look at how VW has shamelessly used the 2.0 litre TFSI engine in just about every market segment across all brands.

[kenntona]

Originally Posted by centurion

Looks like an Alfa 147!

+1................................

[DoggieHowser]

Alfa is a lot sexier. Even the (by now) old 147.

But I think a GTI platform based car with AWD will be great line up. Budget S3?

Wonder if the new STI will make any dents in this market?

[///M3]

u made me stare at the first pic for almost 5secs..hahaha

[elmariachi]

Front looks like a very smoothened version of a Mitsubishi Lancer with the nose extending out. Nevertheless, it looks nice.

[Mockngbrd]

on the topic of VW coupes.. i actually liked these when i first saw them, i thot they looked really cool... wonder if any still running ard. SG

[SHAMELESS]

Originally Posted by Mockngbrd

on the topic of VW coupes.. i actually liked these when i first saw them, i thot they looked really cool... wonder if any still running ard. SG

awesome pic mock! cant rem wat this VW is called but i liked it too when i 1st saw it when i was schooling the states...... macho stance...