Let’s get the negative stuff out the way with first, so we can then focus on the virtues of the Volkswagen Scirocco, as officially released: apart from the UK and Germany (August 2008), the rest of the European market will have to wait until November for the debut. It will be a long wait to test the appetite, given that its qualities have not been hidden.

It should keep its original and sloping lines as per the 1974 launch, when the Giugiaro Scirocco, in 18 years and with two series, sold 800,000 units. A success also given to the family feeling of this car: currently the visible central grill is gone, substituted by a plastic grill with new lights. The dimensions remain around the medium with 4256 mm in length (2758 mm wheel base) and width at 1810 mm.

The engine range includes two petrol, turbo compressor versions: the 1.8 TFSI with 160hp and 240 Nm (with consumption at 6.5 litres per 100km) and the 2.0 with 200hp and 280Nm (7.7 litres per 100km). After, the 1.4 TSI with 122hp and the 2.0 TDI with 140hp will be available, both with consumption respectively at 6.1 and 5.4 litres per 100km. All engines will have a six-speed manual change, while the twin clutch, seven-speed DSG will be available only on the 1.8. The two 2.0’s are limited to the “old” DSG six speed.

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