Here comes the Scirocco R!

[complacent]

Fo rlz. Here it is. Check out the gallery.

I'd love to see it with a bit more oomph, but I do really like the modern take on a great original. Looks better than most of the American remakes.

[Libra Monkee]

It's like a Smart car on steroids. I kinda dig it.

[Mr Kleen]

I had hoped VW would replace the R32 with the Scirocco, using the same R32 drive train of course.

[sirwilliam]

I had hoped VW would replace the R32 with the Scirocco, using the same R32 drive train of course.

I concur w/ your hopes.

[complacent]

I love how they got the seats and door handles, etc "inspired" pretty well. They definitely remind me of the original.

[drwrx]

I thought this wasn't coming here, am I incorrect?

Another great little hot hatch that isn't coming here is the Mitsubishi Colt Raliart:
1.5 litre MIVEC turbocharged I4
150 bhp / 155 lb/ft
2,340 lbs
0-60: 7.4 seconds

Could someone explain why we don't get this either?

[complacent]

I thought this wasn't coming here, am I incorrect?

Correct Sir! Vee-dub has officially cited the weak USD as the reason for no fun stateside.

Another great little hot hatch that isn't coming here is the Mitsubishi Colt Raliart:
1.5 litre MIVEC turbocharged I4
150 bhp / 155 lb/ft
2,340 lbs
0-60: 7.4 seconds

Could someone explain why we don't get this either?

I really wanted to dismiss the Colt based just on its looks. After reading up on it a bit, I really can't. It sounds like a solid sub-compact. I'd like to see a Ford Ka SVT/Colt Raliart deathmatch!

[Sabre]

I'd rock the Volkswagen Scirocco R. I REALLY don't understand the whole thing with selling different cars/trucks everywhere. I know there are different emissions standards, pedestrian design considerations and such... but why not do this to all cars/trucks? Wouldn't it be better for the environment if all cars/trucks met a standard emissions profile in the entire world? Wouldn't it lower engineering costs by a LOT too?

Sorry, I digressed a lot.... it just me being a hater

[The Gray Ghost]

I am liking this car a lot...nice design.


Mark

[Libra Monkee]

The Rundown


General Information
Vehicle Type: 3-door hatchback, production car
Price: Unavailable
Fuel Mileage: Unavailable

Drivetrain
Configuration: Front Engine/FWD
Engine: Turbocharged Inline-4
Displacement: 2000 cc
Horsepower: 265 bhp @ ---- rpm
Torque: 258 lb-ft @ ---- rpm
Max RPM: Unavailable
Transmission: 6-Speed DSG Automatic