Scirocco 1st reviews

[Stos]

I understand from the UK forums that there was a change to the feel of the DSG paddles about 12 months ago as part of continuous improvement. That might explain the difference you feel between the new R and the MkV GTI. The intention was to make it less 'playstation'. Sounds like that was a success.

I had an absolute blast with the DSG in the roc on my 45min test drive. Definite success, can't wait to pick mine up in May! The wait is killing me!

[Andych]

The aural sensation is even better if you have the windows down and have the shifter all the way down to Sports mode... the pops and farts on full throttle upshifts are fantastic but the throttle blip on downshifts is just wonderful..... I know how it would be effecting me if I was 20 again...

[mr gee]

The aural sensation is even better if you have the windows down and have the shifter all the way down to Sports mode... the pops and farts on full throttle upshifts are fantastic but the throttle blip on downshifts is just wonderful..... I know how it would be effecting me if I was 20 again...

Yes, better than my former GTI..........more like a burp..crackle

[Mac135]

A short but sweet review from The Top Gear New Car Review section.

"imagine a Golf GTI. Now imagine it has a sexier, more althetic cousin. You've imagined the Scirocco. Possibly the most complete car you can buy". 9/10

I think they like it.

[ConR]

Stos I notice your sig says 19 black tallas. Did you order those? Thought they weren't an option on the roc?

[Stos]

Stos I notice your sig says 19 black tallas. Did you order those? Thought they weren't an option on the roc?

Hi Ktrianta, you are right they are not an option. I got the salesman to throw them in as part of the sale. He said he would either swap them over from a Golf R(later found on the what deal did you get thread that Golf R and Scirocco R offsets are different) or he would send them off during pre-delivery to get powder coated and sprayed(they would also be part of warranty if any issues with paint and repairing). It didnt cost me any more and had my heart set on black talladegas as part of the deal. Will make sure to post photo's of how they turn out.

[quozl]

New review in the latest issue of Tarmac Magazine (issue 14) got my sub today, think its on the news stand next week, they also have an Ipad app you can download for free and I think buy individual issues.

Long story short Dean gives it an A

Cheers Q

[ConR]

Hi Ktrianta, you are right they are not an option. I got the salesman to throw them in as part of the sale. He said he would either swap them over from a Golf R(later found on the what deal did you get thread that Golf R and Scirocco R offsets are different) or he would send them off during pre-delivery to get powder coated and sprayed(they would also be part of warranty if any issues with paint and repairing). It didnt cost me any more and had my heart set on black talladegas as part of the deal. Will make sure to post photo's of how they turn out.

Damn, awesome deal! Gonna give my dealer a call to see what they can do!

Thanks mate!

[Andych]

Just an update on my 1st impressions now that I am closing in on the 1500km mark... I know.. I should have more km on it by now..
I tried very hard to resist putting a tune on it... but in the end I went for a Viezu Tune... I am currently running the Motorsport tune and it has completely changed my first impression.
This is how the Rocco should be from the factory... The DSG lite part of the tune has pretty much settled down and it is so much better than standard... even when in D.
The power and torque right through the range is amazing and the exhaust is now even better... coupled with the sound of the turbo spooling up... Magic...

[Rev 555]

Agree 100% with Andrew. I am nearing the 2000k mark and although I did start modding at a very early stage (1000kms) the car was so good in stock form that I would have been quite happy driving it as it was for a bit longer. It was that good. Everything from the note of the exhaust to the shift of the DSG was superb. Not to mention the steering and handling. I must say though the stock car felt underpowered since I had fairly modified GTI running a K04. The power was there but I missed the instant surge and the exhaust noise.

The experience post tune and suspension upgrade is something else! Its makes a great package even better! My K04 GTI will find it hard keeping up due to the grip the car now has combined with the extra power from the Stage 1 tune. The DSG tune certainly makes it fun driving in all gears especailly in manual where you can drive it off the limiter before shifting.