As a past owner of two Scirocco's (1.4 TSI and 2.0 TSI GT), I just wanted to say how sorry I was to hear the Scirocco will cease production at the end of the year (I assume the reports are true). What a wasted opportunity but I always knew 'Dieselgate' would hit VW hard financially and that they would have to focus on key mainstream models.
How things can change; for example diesel has moved from being a 'clean' to a 'dirty' fuel. Anyway one day there might be an electric Scirocco?
End of the line
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Cuprabob
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Re: End of the line
Even if the "diesel gate" fiasco hadn't happened, I still don't think the Scirocco would be replaced. The MK3 wasn't really a big success with regards to sales and very few people seem to want a 2 door coupe these days. I previously thought that VW might drop the 3 door Golf with the Rocco slotting into this market. The T-Roc will probably sell quite well though.
One thing VW do knowvabout though, is how to make money and sell cars.
One thing VW do knowvabout though, is how to make money and sell cars.
Re: End of the line
I first learnt about the production ceasing back in July last year. A sad moment to hear indeed. I also learnt that the last orders for the R were mid Feb this year.. Ill be coming to the end of my R lease in November but Lookers in Newcastle have kindly agreed to hold one for me until then. Im gladly going to be driving the Scirocco for another 3 years this time. Yes there are more modern drives but in the looks dept not much beats it in its price range. The 3 year continued lease is in part a tribute to be honest.
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