Would you buy a Scirocco in the US if it came with a 1.4 TSI engine?

[DeanStevenson]

Just something to ponder . . .

Here in the US we don't have any version of the Scirocco available. It's been said that VWoA wouldn't want to cannibalize GTI or Golf sales and that the car would be too expensive if imported.

What if VWoA imported the Scirocco with only the 1.4 TSI 160 PS engine available? Note - this engine would provide the Scirocco with about an 8 second 0-60 time.

What about the 1.4 TSI 122 PS version with around a 9.5 second 0-60 time and billed as a fuel miser?

The idea would be to differentiate the Scirocco enough from the rest of the VWoA product offerings where it might have a chance of increasing sales instead of simply expanding the product mix with no increase in revenue. I don't believe the 1.4 TSI engine is currently available in North America but thought I'd throw this out to see what others might think.

[Sales @ AMI]

I don't care what motor it comes with, I would buy one 100%.

I had the pleasure of driving and tuning the suspension on one in 2009 at KW Germany and loved every minute of it.

Besides, my first car was a 78 Scirocco & a 79 when the 78's floor pan decided it needed to compost . There something to be said for nostalgia, and the lengths we will go for a taste of the past

Glen @ AMI

[liteoff]

Would I buy one? Uhh...YES! This would be perfect. A sweet looking car with an engine you can wind up and still have fun with. Sometimes its not how much power you got, but what you can do with it. Just like my old 86 1.8 gti. Bring it VW!!!

[golf44]

Heck Yes, but would rather have the 2.0 TDI like they have runing around Europe


spidey

[vrsexmike]

lately Vw has been disappointing me
they only put their good motors in Audi now. smh
since mk5 i havent liked much that ive seen..including the r32 which I preferred the mk4 version
with the scirocco should have been sold in the us i believe. It would have made more overall sales
and with such a tiny motor would be sad... i would have like to see the scirocco made with tdi's 2.5t's and 3.6 vr6's
My love for VW is in the mk4 and older generations..and i prefer the mk5 rabbit over any other mk5 and newer models

[VWPhanatic]

I'd buy either of the tsi 1.4's .. especially if it's the 160HP Super&Turbo charged version, that little engine is EVIL good

[vrsexmike]

I'd buy either of the tsi 1.4's .. especially if it's the 160HP Super&Turbo charged version, that little engine is EVIL good

S***s WEAK..my 03 24v puts out 201hp stock

[VWPhanatic]

S***s WEAK..my 03 24v puts out 201hp stock

You're talking about a stock '03 v6 engine compared to a forced induction 4cyl with about less than 1/2 the litres (and is still street legal). Seriously?! What? Did you want the 1.4 to cook for you too?

Considering how small that 1.4 is and the fact that it is 41 hp shy from your 24v , you might want to rethink on how "weak" that little engine truely is not.

[vrsexmike]

all that power isnt due to the motor...its allo turbo buddy...shove the same turbo in a VR6.
Its not a V6. then see the diference

[Ericc.]

if it came and i had the money i would so buy one

[VWPhanatic]

all that power isnt due to the motor...its allo turbo buddy...shove the same turbo in a VR6.
Its not a V6. then see the diference

The 160HP - 170HP 1.4 TSI is both Super & Turbo charged (I hear they call this version "twincharged"). This same engine produces around 177 lbs/ft between 1750 - 3500 rpms.

There is another version of the 1.4 Tsi that is just turbo charged that produces about 125HP. And the naturally aspirated version that produces about 70-80HP.

On a related note regarding turbocharging a VR6. HPA has done as such and has produced interesting results with the naturally aspirated as well as the single and bi-turbos all based on the 3.6 VR6 engine. HP ranging from 300 HP (naturally aspirated VR6) to 640 for the bi-turbos.

You still can't compare an engine with more litres and cylinders vs. such a small motor. My point was that for such a small engine, they've squeezed alot from it despite how small it is. I mean, face it, 1.4 litres is bearly anything to work with. That they've pushed 170hp from it is pretty impressive.

[vrsexmike]

Nice to know youve done a bit of research online

[vrsexmike]

heres what potential a vr6 holds

[VWPhanatic]

Nice to know youve done a bit of research online

I've actually driven a turbo'd 3.2L VR6. Car was evil fast! I had to get used to it as it thrusted me into the seat lol. I do not doubt the potential that VR6 engine has. I am still rather impressed with the numbers they came up with on the 1.4. I'd kill to drive one just to see how it fairs on vehicles of such weight such as the Sirocco, GTI, and Eos.

[91jetta_mike]

I would like it if it came to the US even if it had NO motor

but I would prefer a TDI

[vrsexmike]

I would like it if it came to the US even if it had NO motor

Nice thinkin...id like to see it with a 3.6 vr6

[tklies]

I'd buy one with any engine. I had the luck of sitting in one in Germany and they are sweet. VW of America needs to pull their heads out and bring the damn car here to the states.

[91jetta_mike]

I'm guessing the reason why they dont want to bring it to the US is cause it wont sell?? If so, Idk what they are smoking cause it would be a hit!

[LindsayLowhan]

2.0tsi. Bring it right now!

[Aphrodizeac]

I heard the reason they don't want to bring it to the US is because they're scared it'll kill Golf sales. I wouldn't even be surprised if it did! I would love one with a 1.4 TSI engine. I love Sciroccos period.

[Amsterdam087]

all that power isnt due to the motor...its allo turbo buddy...shove the same turbo in a VR6.

if you put the same turbo on a vr6 you'd see full boost at less than 900rpms and and the turbo would run out of steam the second you applied ANY throttle at all. you are really dumb or you don't understand even the most basic fundamentals of forced induction and hot/cold side sizing per displacement. "no vr6 no care" gtfohwts

[155VERT83]

Any motor will do. Just bring the car over here NOW. Thanks!

[acetate909]

I would like it if it came to the US even if it had NO motor

[FiveIronFrenzy]

They could make the Golf and GTI available only in 4 door and they wouldn't have to worry about it.


I found this link this morning, apparently Motor Trend thinks the Scirocco is coming to the US:

http://m.motortrend.com/features/mt_.../photo_58.html

[RedLineNikiR]

absolutely!

[golf44]

Heck Yes!! My first US Scirroco was the 78 1.5 75HP and it was plenty fast enough with the US emissions. Of course than it weighed only 1990 Lbs But the TSI engine is more than enough power and economically great!! Bring it On!!


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[Rabbit MK5]

if the whole package is right yeah, I would.

-edit cause i can't spell.

[wachuko]

Heck Yes, but would rather have the 2.0 TDI like they have runing around Europe


spidey

+1 Bring it!

[16vSciroccoFrank]

[Black06GLI]

I'm not sure why VW would care about sales and who buys which VW, as long as they would surely garner new buyers...

I would buy 1 with a 2.0T in a second...only hatch that i would ever drive...

[fahrenheit62]

i would buy one regardless of what engine it had

[H3LVTCA]

I don't care what motor it comes with, I would buy one 100%.

Came to post this. I couldn't agree more.

[CasuallyWreckless]

I would def buy one not with a 1.4 though mk3 gti's would eat it with 172 hp stock... Y downgrade such a beautiful car? Fuk that stupid a$$ new r and bring the Rocco over in limited numbers people are gunna pay an extra 10 g's for a haladex system and a bodykit

[batman25]

The Scirocco is a beautiful piece of machinery. I didn't like it untill I saw it in person. 1.4 no but any other engine wouldn't think twice.

[Yeti-RS]

Wow that's ignorance for you!.

Yeah those 1.4's suck, you know they only do 0-60 in 5.5 with a remap, god that's pathetic