VOLKSWAGEN’S rekindled Scirocco coupemodel has arrived on the Irish market. Described by Volkswagen as ‘anew Scirocco for a new era’, it arrives back in Ireland some 34years after the first version was unveiled.

The new two-door Scirocco is acompletely re-engineered all-round sports car. Inspired by the ideaof creating an affordable sports car for everyday use, it marries toptechnology and low running costs to dynamic performance with highcomfort levels.

Thanks to an elongated roof line, thenew Scirocco is credited with having a surprisingly spacious interiorwithin an uncompromising sporty design, with ample room inside forfour adults. It is driven by a selection of five high-torque,low-consumption TDI common rail diesel and TSI engines. Amongst itsinnovative features are adaptive chassis control and the availabilityof 7-speed DSG transmission within the model mix.

When fully available, the Sciroccomodel offering will consist of three petrol and two common raildiesel versions. Petrol models begin with a 2.0-litre TSI 200bhp unitpriced from €34,710 before delivery charges. This version comeswith a choice of 6-speed manual and 6-speed DSG transmission.

Following shortly will be a 1.4-litreTSI 122bhp unit with 6-speed manual transmission and a 1.4-litre TSI160bhp unit with 6-speed manual and 7-speed DSG transmission. Thoughfinal prices have yet to be agreed, they are expected to range from€28,000 for the 1.4-litre 122bhp version.

Diesel versions will begin with aturbo-charged 2.0-litre common Rail 140bhp unit with a choice of6-speed manual and 6-speed DSG transmission. This will be followed bya 2.0 TDI 170bhp unit with a choice of 6-speed manual and 6-speed DSGtransmission.

A comprehensive list of over 40standard features includes ESP, front, side and curtain airbags,remote central locking, electronic immobiliser, air conditioning,cruise control, leather steering wheel and alloy wheels. There is achoice of ten body colours.

Optional equipment items include apanoramic electric tilting sunroof, park distance control, tyrepressure monitor, car phone preparation, satellite navigation,enhanced audio package, mirror and light and vision packages to namebut some.

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