VW Scirocco GTS: Forbidden Fruit Gets Juicier
Some forbidden from the U.S. fruit is being made more tantalizing.
Volkswagen has released the Scirocco GTS, a sportier version of the small coupe that is sold in Europe and China. The GTS is powered by a 2.0-liter TSI engine that makes 217 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, sent through either a six-speed manual or six-speed DSG automatic. VW says it will make the run from 0 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds.
Style is added thanks to VW’s R-Line trim which comes with a unique front bumper, integrated fog lamps, side still extensions, a rear spoiler and a rear diffuser. 18-inch wheels comes standard while 19-inch Lugano wheels are optional. The look is completed by stripes, in either black or red, that are available and run the length of the car.
Inside, black and red are the primary colors, covering the headliner and seats, accented by gloss-black trim. Of course, the legendary golf-ball shifter is also present.
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Cool car but it would never sell in the U.S. The least expensive Scirocco available in the UK sells for 20,735 British pounds, or about $30K in US dollars. Even if they could sell it for $25K in the U.S., it would cannibalize GTI sales and people commenting on sites such as this would: a) too expensive and b) their overweight Camaro or Mustang was cheaper and faster.