VW Scirocco for Australia. Any Golf R buyers thinking of swapping?

[EndlessMKI]

Hi guys........recently got inspired to look abit harder at the Scirocco from the BM vid. Went for a test drive in a 2door R back to back with a chipped GTI (199KW) and even though the GTI was noticeably faster, the R was so much more composed. The chipped GTI struggled to put the power down and quite frankly at this age axel tramp isn't kool anymore. I'm guessing a reflashed Scirocco would have the same issues.

The money is now backing a 2door R taking into account long term modification potential and resale value. Would be interesting to find out how many 2door R's have landed thus far.

[markwid]

Have to agree with Corey, that interior looks Korean design inspired. Looks fugly!

Probably. But if I had to pick between new Elantra's interior and this, Korea wins. Not as OTT and busy, especially the middle stack.

[Corey_R]

The money is now backing a 2door R taking into account long term modification potential and resale value. Would be interesting to find out how many 2door R's have landed thus far.

Not really the topic for this thread, but the 2door (3door) Golf R is no longer able to be factory ordered within Australia, so you're basically stuck with whatever models are still on the dealers floors... so if you are interested in that path, you'd be best to do the call around and pick something soon

[PepsiMax_88]

I just read that VW wont be building 3 door Golf R.... THATS BULLLL****! they are way better looking than Scirocco

so devod I wont be able to buy a brand new 3 door and have a 5 door too

[pologti18t]

More details for Scirocco R

Volkswagen Scirocco R Confirmed For Australia | Reviews | Prices | Australian specifications

6 speed manual or DSG

ACC standard

[Andych]

We can expect a lot more detail next week as it is being shown at the Melbourne International Motor Show. Hopefully prices, options etc will be available and more important... the ability to Order one.

[MkVIGTI]

It's actually one of the cars I'm looking forward to seeing in flesh when I go in a week's time, although I've already seen the normal Scirocco overseas.

[Andych]

I am debating flying down for a day so I can make up my mind on Ordering.... might have to look at flights again...

[EndlessMKI]

I am debating flying down for a day so I can make up my mind on Ordering.... might have to look at flights again...

Hmmm might go down ..............what are the dates of the motor show?

anyone know if the scirocco passes the golf club test for the boot?

[Corey_R]

anyone know if the scirocco passes the golf club test for the boot?

The "width" of the floor area of the boot in the Scirocco is apparently 1005mm - only 1mm less than the Golf.
However, the "length" of the floor area is only 707mm compared to 828mm.
Thus the overall boot space is only 312L compared to 350L (seats up), or 1006L vs 1305L (seats folded).

Thus, I would hazzard a guess that if your Golf clubs fit within the width of a Golf, they will in a Scirocco too. If you have to put them at an angle, then you may not....