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 Volkswagen has unveiled the production version of the new Scirocco. However this new model will *NOT* be coming to the U.S. at this point since VWoA feels the car is too similar in form to the GTI. FULL PRESS RELEASE PHOTOS
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| Re: VWvortex - Volkswagen's New Scirocco (jamie@vwvortex) » | « » 7:57 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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Cool! I'm not in the market for something like this, but can see that it is quite similar to the GTI. I'm sure others will feel we should get it though.
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| Re: VWvortex - Volkswagen's New Scirocco (DGMVW) » | « » 8:00 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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*sigh* Just a bit too much of this thing in the nose for me to be able to like it.Everywhere else it's a slick looking car. Just that nose. Is this a look forward to the mk6 cars? 
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| Re: VWvortex - Volkswagen's New Scirocco (jamie@vwvortex) » | « » 8:03 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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Not bad but I liked some of the more original drawings that were posted. They could of made it RWD or AWD so it could of been different than the GTI.
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| » | « » 8:13 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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IMHO I think that if it had a Peugeot badge on it people wouldn't question it...and that's not a complaint, it just makes me think of a more contemporary 206. Call me crazy...but it all boils down to 2 simple facts:for the North American market, yes, it doesn't make sense to offer it *and* the GTI as they're both 2 door hatches, simply put but.... it's still a big loss...it's got a distinctive look that I'm sure would sell here...I think it would compete strongly with the Japanese imports.
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| Re: VWvortex - Volkswagen's New Scirocco (jamie@vwvortex) » | « » 8:15 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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Meh, its not a bad look. I like the interior...A 4motion VR6 3.? would have been sick.
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| Re: VWvortex - Volkswagen's New Scirocco (jamie@vwvortex) » | « » 8:15 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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if anyone ever says "what's the point of this if we have the GTI" again, I'll punch them in the face.
For one, it's definitely cooler IMO than the MKV GTI.
Seems smaller and sportier.
Has it's own distinct look and harks back to originality in VW's design - the "ugly but grows on you/makes you love it" thing is a personal fave trait of mine that VW has.
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| Re: VWvortex - Volkswagen's New Scirocco (amerikanzero) » | « » 8:22 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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It's a frikkin Civic! 
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| Re: VWvortex - Volkswagen's New Scirocco (Rabbit6) » | « » 8:24 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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damn those bastards for not bringing them over!!! i would have bought one!!!!
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| Re: VWvortex - Volkswagen's New Scirocco (VTECeateR) » | « » 8:32 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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^^le sex. i know.i'm rather tired of seeing that damn shifter in every new VW shot though. damn DSG! 
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| Re: VWvortex - Volkswagen's New Scirocco (mattjv_r32) » | « » 8:32 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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Does any body else think it resembles the Volvo C30? Good lookin' though can't wait till some one gets one modded.
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| Re: VWvortex - Volkswagen's New Scirocco (jamie@vwvortex) » | « » 8:35 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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meh.
it has its plusses and minuses.
it looks cool but i must agree that i am disappointed that it did in fact end up looking like another version of the GTI. hatchbacks are cool but come on VW, i think everyone has had enough and what we really crave is a coupe.
the interior is nice, and i like the way the front end looks, but i'm just over hatchbacks for the most part.....
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| Re: VWvortex - Volkswagen's New Scirocco (MKII fool) » | « » 8:36 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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That is too bad. I have been waiting for a new VW that peaks my interest and once again they disappoint the NA market. Nice looking car . . .
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| Re: VWvortex - Volkswagen's New Scirocco (evilpat) » | « » 8:42 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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Not a Scirocco but could have easily been an R model for the 2.0TFSI power plants 
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| Re: VWvortex - Volkswagen's New Scirocco (Borisbsp) » | « » 8:45 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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Pretty interesting when VWV has to put up a disclaimer because they don't like it either.Seems to me that this is what the MKV Golf/Rabbit should have been.
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| Re: VWvortex - Volkswagen's New Scirocco (jamie@vwvortex) » | « » 8:49 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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Again, VW disappoints. I wish all those A-holes at VAG would pull their respective heads out of each others A-holes and do something right for a change, but after 30 years of it, I guess I shouldn't hold my breath any longer.... 
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| Re: VWvortex - Volkswagen's New Scirocco (jamie@vwvortex) » | « » 8:51 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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This car is to the Mk V Golf and probably moreso the Mk V1 Golf EXACTLY what the Mk 1 Scirocco was to the Mk 1 Golf.I bought The Mk 1 Scirocco and would definitely buy this if it came here.
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| Re: VWvortex - Volkswagen's New Scirocco (DMS_SLiC) » | « » 8:53 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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I like it.
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| Re: VWvortex - Volkswagen's New Scirocco (DMS_SLiC) » | « » 8:53 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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would make a pretty cool NA mk6 gti maybe they could finally fit the 3.6 in there with awd
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| Re: VWvortex - Volkswagen's New Scirocco » | « » 8:59 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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Simply put: I LOVE IT. I would buy this car in a heartbeat. I'd ever sell a couple of my wives from my large harem if I had to...  Just kidding. But I would definitely buy this car.
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Can you guys somehow explain that there is a 'new scirocco' forum to keep the clutter out of the real scirocco forum? ...please?
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| Re: (veetarded) » | « » 9:11 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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they should definitely bring it overif they're worried about hurting the gti sales then bring it in a limited number and jack the price up a little i'm sure there'd be quite a few people who would def get one regardless of price
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I love this, they tell use that we can't have it and put a TDI in.Gotta love living in west civilization
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On its own...I really like it. But because there is a Golf already in VW's lineup, Im not sure it was the right idea. I know a lot of people will say that it has the performance of what the Scirocco brought back then, but couldn't they have made something look more unique and resemble a Scirocco? It couldn't hurt to try. All they had to do was to increase the angle of the back end slope, smooth it out somewhat and give it a longer hatch. Then i guess some people would call it a VW "Insight"....oh well.
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| Re: VWvortex - Volkswagen's New Scirocco (jamie@vwvortex) » | « » 9:19 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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Dear VW,Thanks for losing sight in an objective again.
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I was also hoping that the nose would look more like the Iroc's. I definitely like the rest. My Jetta goes back in 2009, and I was hoping to BUY a VW after - not just LEASE one. I guess I have 2 more years in which I can only hope that someone will change their mind, and bring it to our shores ...
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| Re: (schalkm) » | « » 9:31 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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haha, i love how the editor starts the article off with his own opinion on it. I know emotions are high and som people are disappointed, but I think its worth giving people a shot of their opinions before voicing his so blatantly in the beginning of the article. anyway, cool lookign car. but then isn't this another golf with a wider body and lower stance? if true, what's the point? why does the same as gti mentality only apply to the US and not the rest of europe or asia? and why, not make a car that is truely a sports car.. as in a smaller car. my only gripe with my gti now is its size. way too large.
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| Re: (scud6661) » | « » 9:34 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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why compete with the GTi sales anywhere? I'd buy it over the GTI i think
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| Re: (skaterhernandez4) » | « » 9:36 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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Can someone say SEAT Cupra R?
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| Re: (Skela) » | « » 9:39 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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Unfortunately they don't want to listen to us the consumer over here in the US. They keep asking what should they do different. We answer them and still they do not listen. We all know the Polo would have done great over here.
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| Re: (Henni) » | « » 9:43 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by Henni » | We all know the Polo would have done great over here.
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Agree. The Polo would sell. Regardless of what this COULD be.... I still like it and would buy one of these over a GTi any day.
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| Re: VWvortex - Volkswagen's New Scirocco (MKII fool) » | « » 9:44 PM 3-3-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by MKII fool » | | Does any body else think it resembles the Volvo C30? Good lookin' though can't wait till some one gets one modded. |
exactly what i thought of when i saw it
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