 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, Veedub fanboys rejoice... |
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 Feb 28 2008, 02:11 PM
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 Posting God  Group: Moderators Posts: 11,366 Joined: 30-January 05 From: Dubai Member No.: 1,451  |
  QUOTE We can't follow where this particular embargo break began, but a pair of official embargoed images of the production 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco scheduled to be unveiled next week at the Geneva Motor Show has hit the interweb. As you can see, the Scirocco's design has changed dramatically from its days on the auto show circuit as the IROC Concept. Gone is the face only a Pokemon master could love, replaced with something more appropriate for public consumption. In fact, the Scirocco will be the first VW we've seen in a while without the double-decker grille treatment. Instead, a slim grille connects its headlamps that are set atop a wide swath of body colored molding before we get to the large lower air intake that also houses turn signals and fog lamps. The basic body shape and rear of this hatchback are, however, much closer to their concept counterpart. Designers were not only able to port over the strong character line that created a broad shoulder down the entire length of the concept, but they even made it more pronounced on the production version by adding a slight crease. From what we can see, the car is lower and wider than, say, an R32 or GTI, which officially makes it the VW hatch we've always wanted and, surprise, won't get. Source: Autoblog Wow, that honestly looks great. |
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Feb 28 2008, 05:20 PM
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 Race Driver Group: Members Posts: 4,455 Joined: 9-August 06 Member No.: 2,585 |
What? They're actually making that? That's amazing!
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Feb 28 2008, 05:32 PM
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 IT SLIDES! Group: Moderators Posts: 6,345 Joined: 5-February 07 From: Maine Member No.: 3,670 Car: Volkswagen R32 Mk V |
I'd look forward to it if it was coming to the US, but like everything else cool, I doubt it.
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Feb 28 2008, 10:01 PM
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 Talkin' the talk since 2003 Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T |
That grill is so odd...much preferred the concept's...
Also, VW fan I may be, I'm not sure how excited I could get about this, even if it did come to the US. It's basically a GTI that's gonna weigh a little less and be a touch more extreme, for a significant price premium. Word on the street is that if it DID come here it would start at an MSRP that would be pushing $30k...hell, $25k's too much for it, nevermind $30k. You can have a real sports car for that money. |
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Feb 29 2008, 01:17 AM
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Posting God Group: Moderators Posts: 11,366 Joined: 30-January 05 From: Dubai Member No.: 1,451 |
If it went to the US, I'd expect them to price it with a slight premium over the Eclipse and Mustang. So I'd expect a 4 banger to be around $22-23k, and a V6 version might run up to $30...and it better be the R32 hardware at anything like that price.
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Feb 29 2008, 06:23 AM
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 Lighting Consultant Group: Members Posts: 4,668 Joined: 18-April 04 From: England Member No.: 719 Car: '07 Fiat Bravo |
The longer I look at it the more I like it, although it doesn't look very VWish. I'd like to see a hotter R32-style version.
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Feb 29 2008, 07:29 AM
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 gin & tonic Group: Members Posts: 436 Joined: 21-January 07 From: Charleston, SC Member No.: 3,638 Car: 2002 Jaguar X-Type |
i look at the bar grill, and all i can think is ford focus
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Feb 29 2008, 01:32 PM
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Talkin' the talk since 2003 Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T |
QUOTE(moethepaki @ Feb 29 2008, 01:17 AM)  If it went to the US, I'd expect them to price it with a slight premium over the Eclipse and Mustang. So I'd expect a 4 banger to be around $22-23k, and a V6 version might run up to $30...and it better be the R32 hardware at anything like that price. Uhhh no. That's the same/less than the GTI, and the Scirocco's chassis is more exotic. Expect $3k price increases over the GTI/R32 at a minimum. that means $25k to start and $35k+ for a V6. |
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Feb 29 2008, 02:14 PM
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its a great looking car... but will it come with all the rattles standard?
 . Frankly, I fail to see a point of making another car thats so similar to a GTI or R32.
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Feb 29 2008, 02:29 PM
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 Pit Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 624 Joined: 18-May 07 Member No.: 3,886 Car: 09 Infiniti M45 S | W124 Mercedes E420 |
I doubt the car will make it to production looking like that. By the time it hits showrooms, I'm willing to bet VAG will put some more branding into its face.
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Feb 29 2008, 02:58 PM
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Posting God Group: Moderators Posts: 11,366 Joined: 30-January 05 From: Dubai Member No.: 1,451 |
That is the production version, unless I've misread something.
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Feb 29 2008, 06:37 PM
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Talkin' the talk since 2003 Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T |
QUOTE(maxima302 @ Feb 29 2008, 02:29 PM) I doubt the car will make it to production looking like that. By the time it hits showrooms, I'm willing to bet VAG will put some more branding into its face. QUOTE(moethepaki @ Feb 29 2008, 02:58 PM) That is the production version, unless I've misread something. Yes moe you are right, this is the production version. |
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Feb 29 2008, 07:20 PM
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Pit Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 624 Joined: 18-May 07 Member No.: 3,886 Car: 09 Infiniti M45 S | W124 Mercedes E420 |
If it does make it to production like this, they will be seriously sorry, as there will be a very very few number of people who recognize this as a VW. I think they'll add some more family styling cues, but we'll have to see!
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Feb 29 2008, 07:22 PM
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Race Driver Group: Members Posts: 4,455 Joined: 9-August 06 Member No.: 2,585 |
QUOTE(maxima302 @ Feb 29 2008, 10:20 PM) If it does make it to production like this, they will be seriously sorry, as there will be a very very few number of people who recognize this as a VW. I think they'll add some more family styling cues, but we'll have to see!  ? Does that ever happen? I would think when the "official embargoed images of the production 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco" are shown, that's it...
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Feb 29 2008, 07:35 PM
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 Pit Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-November 03 Member No.: 192 |
Who did VW buy this design from? Renault? I think it's going to compete rather strongly with their Golf line up which is the exact same car.
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Feb 29 2008, 07:45 PM
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Race Driver Group: Members Posts: 4,455 Joined: 9-August 06 Member No.: 2,585 |
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Mar 1 2008, 01:34 AM
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Posting God Group: Moderators Posts: 11,366 Joined: 30-January 05 From: Dubai Member No.: 1,451 |
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Mar 1 2008, 02:45 AM
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Pit Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 624 Joined: 18-May 07 Member No.: 3,886 Car: 09 Infiniti M45 S | W124 Mercedes E420 |
Those seats are awesome!
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Mar 1 2008, 02:48 AM
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Pit Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 624 Joined: 18-May 07 Member No.: 3,886 Car: 09 Infiniti M45 S | W124 Mercedes E420 |
QUOTE(Synesthesia @ Feb 29 2008, 07:22 PM) ? Does that ever happen? I would think when the "official embargoed images of the production 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco" are shown, that's it...Whoops, I didn't read the entire summary. I thought the concept was due to show at Geneva, not the official production vehicle. In that case, perhaps this vehicle will represent a new styling direction for future VW's . |
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Mar 1 2008, 03:28 AM
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 The Devil's Cabbana Boy Group: Members Posts: 5,283 Joined: 11-June 04 From: The People's Democratic Republic of McKhaosylvania Member No.: 831 Car: Outlander knock-off |
My God, I actually like that VOLKSWAGEN.
/me runs and hides, as this is one of the first signs of the Apocalypse |
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