RedRobin's Scirocco Review with 25 pics....

[NewGolf]

Nice write up there Red. 

[SteveP]

Good write-up RedRobin. 

Defiantly looks better in silver than the black one my local dealer has.

[RedRobin]

good work robin. The Scirocco looks good, but really think i still prefer the gti. What are the little bits attached to the bottom of your front bumper? (dont know their correct title but they look  ) where abouts u get them from, how much? etc

....I'm assuming the "the little bits" is the front splitter with intake slots - It replaces the black plastic on the stock GTI (different on the Ed30). In which case, it's made by OSIR and only available via TTSroadsport (Justin, and you can mention my name) 01234 855 555. Don't ask me how much - I've spent so much on mods that I've lost track without going through my paperwork.

Yep, although superbly smooth, I still prefer my GTI. The Scirocco isn't a hot hatch!

[RedRobin]

You're right about the odd rear styling. The last picture from behind did make the back look a bit odd. At every other angle though it looks stunning! 
I can see the modding community (AKA most of the VW community  ) having fun with it .

....We'll probably all get used to that slightly odd rear. Overall she's very rounded and smooth both to drive and look at.

Good friend Dan, modded Mk4 R32, biker and snowboarder, and a dab hand with Photoshop has done this version. It just needs a VW badge somewhere, preferably black : -

[RedRobin]

Very good write up RR.

I thought when I had a go in one this week that with similar mods to what the majority of Gti owners carry out in their car would the Scirocco be the better car? I think yes and it will "steal" sales from the Gti where potential owners would have a 3 door.

I thought the build quality better than the Golf with the leather seats being the most noticible improvement in the quality and finish department.

....Yes, I agree about the comparison if modded but whereas I think the Scirocco would be smoother and handle so well, it wouldn't be so edgy and not quite so much fun.

[RedRobin]

Good review RR I was reading in a mag that the scirocco was going to be the new Audi TT 

Also the 2.0T engine is not the same as the golf GTI 2.0T engine

....Hmm....I don't see the Scirocco as being "the new Audi TT" - The Audi is much more obviously a two-seater fastback. The Scirocco, though not as flexible in use of rear seating and boot as the 3-door GTI, is far better in that aspect than the Audi. In my opinion.

The engine is different and seems to be the same version as in the latest American GTI's but I don't know the details at the moment. The DSG was the most seemless I've ever driven and the engine extremely smooth and linear on power delivery, to a point where I would personally prefer to have more turbo sensation. But having a long chat with Kev at Revo yesterday evening, I know that he could remap it to be more aggressive or sporting.

[RedRobin]

Thanks RR, almost feel like I have been in the car myself now after your review!

Are you gunning for a job in Top Gear? ....spammiest job on telly, except for Kylie's bikini line inspector that is

I will be going to the dealer on Tuesday, hope they have a rocco in so I can have a look round myself.

....Thanks for such a great compliment! Kylie's elastic tester is the job I would like!! Stop distracting me! You know what I'm like - I'll be posting pics of Kylie!

I'll be very interested to hear if you think the 'rocco rocks or not.

[Now, where's my Kylie folder?]

[Horney]

Good work Robin, more fun to be had on friday!

Nick

[RedRobin]

Thanks RR.  Top bloke.  Was wondering about the power you described.  How does it compare to your standard GTI before all the mods?  Reviews would say its lower profile means it's slightly more agile but that the power delivery is the same.

For the record I think it looks very sleek but I'm not completely sold on the looks.  I don't think it is quite as aggressive as the GTI.  I think I will wait a while to see what editions of it they bring out next year.

....I have purposely not read the reviews until my test drive. I would agree that the Scirocci is very agile and the power delivery is the same in performance power (to the standard GTI) but she's almost too smooth and with not enough turbo sensation for my personal taste.

I can't imagine a lower powered diesel version and doubt VW will bring out a hot version in the current knee-jerk eco climate, but who knows.

[RedRobin]

....Btw, thanks for everyone's cool comments so far - It makes a difference to know that one's efforts are appreciated