It's Not The Golf, It's The Golf's Sporty Cousin! VW Scirocco R Review

In today's video, I'm looking at a less-than-common option for a sensible small hatch/coupe with the VW Scirocco R. Taking an older but well known nameplate, this car also followed the formula of reworking a Golf into something sleeker - but is it worth it?
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[@HumbleHonkingEnthusiast]

This is one european car I've always been jealous we never got. Even if it's mechanically identical to a golf those hips make me 🥵

[@christopherwhitehead8946]

They are REALLY good looking cars. Why the US market didn’t get them no one knows…

[@artureff3046]

@@christopherwhitehead8946 too expensive with such a poor engine....no V8 no fun

[@HumbleHonkingEnthusiast]

@@artureff3046 there's nothing wrong with these 2.0ts really, and not everything needs a v8 either

[@yaboiyosef7640]

@@HumbleHonkingEnthusiast muricans don't think that way

[@niallwood]

@@HumbleHonkingEnthusiast I think thats the pity with US market, people think they need a V8 in their family cars

[@bigphilswheels]

Bought a 17 plate 1.4GT new and absolutely loved it. Not the fastest, but zippy and fun, but with great MPG and tax. Made a mistake last year and traded it for a Seat Leon ST FR and regretted ever since. Sold it back to the dealer for a tidy profit, then bought a Golf convertible, which I’m loving. But , truthfully would have the Scirocco back in a heartbeat. So cool!👍

[@lrs3]

I must say, I always loved the way these looked. Still look new today.

[@jondobbs]

Why do people put budget tyres on a performance car?

[@neilrobson3064]

These are great cars. Such a shame (thanks to Dieselgate) that we never got to see a version with the MK7 Golf R’s engine and four wheel drive system - that would have been quite something…..

[@derrickarmour]

Can always do it the garage lol

[@albanemini1274]

The last Scirocco Rs had 280hp and the 4wd haldex system. From 2013 until the end of production.

[@adrianica3]

Still fwd And ea113 engine. It was still pq35 platform.

[@neilrobson3064]

@@albanemini1274 They were always fwd….

[@DipDuckFantasy]

I've been a huge fan of Mk6 Golf R and Scirocco R at the time, and I've finally earned myself one 3 months ago. Enjoying every second driving it.

[@tshiamomogale207]

How is it so far ??

[@bilal6094]

Manual or DSG?

[@DipDuckFantasy]

@@bilal6094 We only got DSG available for this market. It's running smooth, but the gear ratio could be a problem if you do a lot of long distance driving. I still enjoy driving it like I did a year ago.

[@isaacsparrey7894]

Look forward to the moment you upload a new video everytime!

[@shamshuddinkamaluddin3330]

Hear, hear!

[@BL1TZEN]

Love my remapped Scirocco GT TDI with vienna leather heated seats. Turns heads everywhere and you see about 37,455 Golf R's on the road to 1 Scirocco.

[@106adamm]

Just bought one in black today with the heated vienna leather! love it

[@taipizzalord4463]

I love the Stig's Cousin reference in the title James.

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

Was thinking about buying one just to use for weekend trips to the country side however any decent example price went to the moon like all other cars. Nice video. Keep up the good work.

[@AntoniusTyas]

A white Scirocco R with DSG 'box and pop&bang crackle tune is a staple diet for rich teens here in Indonesia. Usually those who goes by the name of Kevin.

[@scottdake8566]

Had one as a company car. 2.0 Tfsi R Line. Rising blue with the black alloys as well! Lovely car. Nearly got another a few years ago but ended up with the CC GT. it was cheaper and a lot more car. Not as much fun, but a great cruiser for eating up motorway miles.

[@purple-porker]

Budget rubber on an R. Have a word!

[@oliversaunder1469]

Came on it when I bought it! When they’re done I’ll be popping some pilot sports on

[@alexanderweaver1876]

​@@oliversaunder1469 And I bet you didn't have to wait long before those budget tyres were "done", if you've had yours remapped like me, putting 310bhp through the front wheels.

[@23Piccolina]

This Scirocco R is far better looking than any Golf! VW should have sold these in the US, but they never did. Great review. Really cool car.

[@conradclaassen1214]

Good on you for mentioning the confused gearbox +,- positions. It is indeed frustrating to rewire instincts and use this on a day to day basis or rather avoid using it.

[@TeoJogRR]

Great review and history telling. You said about the engine beeing a GTI engine. But it's not. This is the CDL version of the TFSI which you find in the S3, Golf R and EDITION 35 golf GTI. Very very different to the TSI on the normal GTI because it comes with K04 turbo and different engine configuration.

[@insidethemusicalmind7207]

My first car was a MK1 Scirocco. I wish they’d bring them back to the U.S.

[@confounded_feline]

My Dad speaks highly of that scirocco. Always fancied the look of the classic too. I'd love to get a drive in one.

[@michaeltaylor8954]

Surely you should by comparing to the Mk 6 Golf R which was launched at the same time not the Mk 5 Golf R32?

[@johnguidetti5839]

From watching his videos I’ve realised he doesn’t really know what he’s talking about..

[@adamd1660]

The Mk3 Scirocco was launched well before the Mk6 Golf, and whilst the Scirocco R shares an engine with the Mk6 Golf R (which is the EA113 2.0 from the Mk5 GTI albeit with a larger K04 turbo, and not the EA888 of the Mk6 GTI), they both utilise the PQ35 platform of the Mk5 Golf, and the Scirocco shows its Mk5 roots more clearly. For example, the dashboard and instrumentation is lifted largely unchanged from the Mk5 (although hvac and other electronics and switchgear are of a slightly later generation seen not just in the Mk6, but also a bunch of other VWs of the era). I've owned one, and a Mk6 Golf GTI, and two Mk5s (a 2.0 FSI and an R32). The Scirocco certainly has as much in common with the Mk5 Golf as it does a Mk6.

[@heikkiremes5661]

Absolutely one of the prettiest hatches ever made. Shame it never got the 4Motion version.

[@denaco]

no way dude! looks like a box on wheels. weird looking but i guess we all have different taste

[@ΗλίαςΠ-κ2η]

I absolutely agree on the looks. It has something so special and different from the other cars. It's also a shame that this car got ruined by all these problems it used to have. Pretty much every person I know that owned one (they are really popular in my country) had their timing chain and pistons replaced as they used to break really easily (on the 1.4 TSI 160 hp engine). The 2.0L R on the other hand was much more reliable

[@MoveoverAndbark]

@@denaco Let me guess...you think the Subaru/Scion sporty thing, now history, was sexy....

[@scratchyratface]

Absolutely loved mine, I traded in my 18 month old Mk6 Golf GTI for the Scirocco when it appeared in the showroom. Brilliant car, great fun and looked so much more interesting than the Golf.

[@rhyzencars]

The mk6 GTI is so beautiful to me also. Two good choices there mate

[@alfredojimenez5589]

Maybe the question will be to have a Golf R32 or a Shcirocco R32 Swap, the options of platform that can be swap with a VR6 is really awsome, from the Golf Mk1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to Vw polo MK4 and others. I think having the looks of the Schirocco and the soundtrack of the VR6 is just a killer option.

[@bensmithkent22]

Ah the roc reason the golf mk6 gti and r went kind of under the radar. Sciroccos heyday from 2010 to 2015

[@ManxAndy]

They should have made a Scirocco R32 4WD…. Would have the perfect blend of looks & sound 👍🇮🇲

[@Need4FPS]

Am lucky to own one of the Wolfsbourg final editions... have to say, most likely wont sell it ever

[@goose4150]

One of my all time favourites other than one of the most interesting cars. So grateful you gave us a review of this car that I really hope to buy one day. The thing I'll never understand is why VW never made it with the VR6 or 4motion, either in R or non-R version

[@purple-porker]

Emissions/MPGs probably. This was when they were switching to a 1.4 Turbo and Supercharged.

[@aadi8568]

Fr

[@orbytl2799]

thats why i never brought one and stuck with the golfs, loved the design but was dissapointed they didnt use the same setup as the mk6 and later mk7 golf Rs, more of a gti than an R

[@scoobyimprezaSTI1]

They didnt do it because they probably would have sold more of these than a Golf R, what's the point of having two of the same car? GTI's have the smaller turbo so not really a comparison.

[@orbytl2799]

@@scoobyimprezaSTI1 regardless of the turbo size its more comparable to a gti than an R due to it only driving the front wheels imo, golf GTIs came with different sized turbos but all front wheel drive, all the golfs with an R badge have been 4motion, it should have been badged as a GTI, would have looked nice with the red touches :)

[@thomastucker82]

Agree JM the Germans know how to add on extras. I bought an ex demo Golf R 7 series packed with extras and adding it all together lt cost almost £44,000 An a lot for a golf

[@timsutherland4033]

Nah . The owners in the uk completely put me off .

[@dgurevich1]

I only remember this car thanks to Jeremy Clarkson. "Berlin to Warsaw in one tank" That alone would make the diesel version worth it

[@seinsmeld13]

Only the first version of this car was sold here in Canada. I'd buy this version if there was 1 here. Cheers mate.

[@hyper8545]

I want one. Will probably import one if I can in future. Got a mk6 R now U review a GTD yet?

[@JemaKnight]

"If you've ever looked at a Golf R and thought that's probably the car for me but it is just a little bit too sensible" Hah, quite honestly I almost bought one of these a couple months ago, and that was almost my exact train of thought. I wanted a Golf R, but I didn't want something that was EXACTLY a Golf R. Unfortunately I was unable to find one not totally ruined by the previous owner. Ended up with a Passat 206TSI instead in the end. Less of a conversation starter, but still a capable sleeper with the same punch. That Scirocco will always be the one that got away though. Best looking (attainable) car of the decade in my opinion.

[@JemaKnight]

Oh yeah, also I was upgrading from a MK5 Jetta and uh... Yeah, like you said, same interior. Did kind of want a refresh.

[@colindeller3709]

Great review as always, I had the 1.4 super turbo charged one back in 2009 and really enjoyed it. At the time back then it really turned heads, now they are a little less conspicuous. I would have looked at a Renaultsport as a natural competitor too though...and one other R which looks gorgeous is the RCZ R which is a hell of a machine.

[@imme4330]

The front air intake always brakes so it's normal to find some extra screws to hold it in place lol

[@andyhunt457]

Indeed.Screws on both my leon and octavia

[@kennykarlsson6691]

I really like the shape of his modell.

[@thedetailingdoctor5746]

R32 hands down mk4 to be specific However I personally feel like VW missed a massive opportunity to stick the vr6 lump in the scirocco I think the reason they didn’t is because the scirocco was a practice run for some features of the mk6 platform for example the interior is all like a mk6 and a few other bits and pieces. Given the mk6 golf R was a 2.0tsi engine putting the vr6 into the scirocco unfortunately wasn’t the direction they were going in.

[@orbytl2799]

the vr6 was a bit of a pointless engine by that point though wasnt it? slow, heavy and thirsty, pretty much the sound is all it had going for it

[@thedetailingdoctor5746]

@@orbytl2799 I think a lot of people who call them slow and heavy haven’t driven one they ain’t slow yes they certainly ain’t fast but definitely not slow. More a case of emissions and vw knowing they would be going I4turbo it was a waste of time for them yet annoyingly the Eos got the vr6 haha

[@dickie8184]

How about the Volvo c30 T5?

[@scorber23]

that car is sick

[@catzeye1000]

I heard one of these getting cold started and and driven away every morning whilst waiting for my pick up from work and it sounded meaty like that so I think they sound like that from stock👍🏻

[@rami9225]

I've had my white 2012 R for 8 months now, love it!

[@BothSideStoriez]

I've been looking around to buy a Sirocco R for around 12-15k! Could you tell me what personal good and bad (if any) you have experience while owning yours.

[@rami9225]

​@@BothSideStoriez Never noticed this reply. I think it's just a great better looking alternative to the Golf, biggest downside being there's no AWD. It's fast and corners great and even the stock exhaust sounds good with the resonator removed. The sound system without any fancy package is pretty bad. I don't have issues with practicality, when you buy a 3 door car, you get 3 doors and the trunk space is enough. One thing to mention is the A pillars are a little obstructing when looking around.

[@thesilentgametestr]

Tax is cheaper on these than the R32. I have the 1.4 single turbo Scirocco 2012 model. I had it for a few months and my first vw, too, really nice car and even with that engine it's quick enough when needed. It's a nice long distance driver too. I did want a 2ltr version with the 210 GTi engine, but poor examples and a lot more miles for what I paid for mine. Having said that I do like being able to get 40-52 mpg with mix driving and anywhere from 430-520 miles on a full tank. I will probably get a golf if I ever stick to vw once the time comes to move on from the Rocco. Sporty yet simple and still pretty practical for a couple style hatchback. One of the cars I test drove before getting the vw was the astra GTC, was claimed to be the 140hp 1.4, but reg check put it as the 120hp and I don't know if it's because the astra is a bigger car and was riding on 19's, but that engine felt sluggish. You couldn't even tell it had a turbo till you was on a dual carriageway way and even then it was only a slight feel. I'm impressed how well the 1.4 is in the Scirocco, drop from 6th to 4th and it pulls really well. The astra couldn't even do that.

[@MrNomadic76]

My 2.0 TSi is £270 a year tax.

[@thesilentgametestr]

@@MrNomadic76 what year? When I looked at the facelift models they were like £160 or something which is cheaper than my 1.4 if it's the case. the prefacelift like mine had the same tax as the gti. Which was high 200s. Sorta what else put me off getting a 2ltr.

[@MrNomadic76]

@@thesilentgametestr Yeh mine's an '09. I've got my eyes out for a '16/'17, but they're like rocking horse shit, if you want the right options. Nothing wrong with mine though so I got time.

[@Battery-Powered]

Always liked the look of those

[@marcusmcneal7453]

Me too. It’s like a sexy Golf with a timeless design. Shame we never got them in the US

[@Reez32100]

This is one of those cars, regardless of year, that I would like to have, n I’m searching for an 81 model

[@uosuv]

This thing looks sexy, hope they make an updated version of it before fully killing combustion engine….btw would you review the new i30n ?

[@game9370x]

that's not a golf 5, that's the facelift that shares everything (interior, engine, transmission) of a golf 6r. the engine produces 271hp (just like the golf 6r). the prelift scirocco r had the same 211hp golf 5 gti engine.

[@olly1oo6]

The exhaust is very likely standard. I owned one for a year and was surprised at how aggressive it was set up. I did some digging to learn that VW actually put a lot of work into the Scirocco R to make it a bit special and unique in its lineup, and the exhaust was one of those bespoke changes where money was spent. I only sold mine because I had a chance to jump ship into an E46 M3 CS (no regrets!), but it was a surprisingly wonderful car to run. I would own one again in a heartbeat. I also bought one with cheap rubber, and found that upgrading to quality tyres had a marked improvement on steering feel. The main improvement was when under load it returned some communication to the front end that was missing. It is also surprisingly neutral when you drive it agressively. It sits nearly square on the road and the back will rotate rather quickly if you lift. Much faster than in a GTI! Not something I expected from a sensible VW at all....

[@oliversaunder1469]

Better rubber is definitely on the cards but they still have good tread atm until they need changing they are staying

[@Captainraskett1989]

I love my 2026 scirocco r, standard comes with 280 bhp has so much character than a golf r. Plus everyone has a golf r, with decent rubber Im running toyo sports 2's all round this thing in the twisties is hard to beat, she'll be back out of the garage soon running full stage 2+ and will be entertaing the 380bhp mark 🤙🏻

[@adriaanduminy2910]

Lovely, informative video as always Jay! Would you please consider trying to find a Mini JCW GP2 (~2013) to review? Would love to hear your thoughts on it. Ciao!

[@macmusica]

Also it does 30mph after 30miles and after this 35mpg. The Double Clutch is better than PDK by far and if you do use SPORT Mode 0-153mph you will not get any jolt when changing up gears. They need to stop EV nonsense and bring this Car back again. It rocks.

[@TomWxm]

Had a tdi 170 followed by a facelift R. Brilliant cars & very desirable still like you say. The facelift with the bucket seats and in purple is the one to go for. Miss them both to this day

[@oliversaunder1469]

Do wish mind had buckets! And the purple is lovely

[@karlbristow1223]

Based on the mk5 golf gti. It's the last truly fun VW in the family. The golf gti has become more refined and less fun since. If you want a characterful VW then I'd pick one of these over the mk 7 or 8 gti. Get the leather seats though, because the cloth ones are too hard.

[@r7coo]

A future classic I think.

[@oliversaunder1469]

Thanks for having me James, great video and was a great day out

[@confounded_feline]

Thanks for making this possible man. Have you found it compared to your 330d and the other impressive fleet of previous cars? I've found sparse reviews of this car and, unfortunately have never test driven one. It's been a consideration on each new buy. I was always afraid though that the unfortunately outdated golf derived underpinnings would make it disappoint in the engagement and feel department. Currently I run an 07 Cooper S, lovely spec, remap, airbox, cat back exhaust and different BOV among other mods and a 2021 GRY. Love them both. It's still on my list if I have the opportunity to afford another car next time around. Just afraid it won't deliver if I pulled the trigger.

[@oliversaunder1469]

@@confounded_feline I must admit it’s right up the top as probably the best car I’ve owned but the competition is close! I couldn’t find many reviews either (that were actually any good anyway) so when James said he’d be happy to review it I was more than happy to lend him it. I find it a blast to drive and am still very much in the honeymoon phase wanting to drive it all the time. I think it would deliver personally but everyone has differing opinions and values they want from a car

[@YaminAlom]

@@oliversaunder1469 Hello mate, bit late but after about a year of owning the car what's your final verdict?

[@oliversaunder1469]

@@YaminAlomhi mate, been pretty good if I’m honest, other than normal servicing all its asked of me was an injector which is hardly uncommon and the clock spring (controls the horn and steering wheel controls) which was just unlucky I suppose but not ridiculous money to repair. It has remained a blast to drive, and although it may not be the most practical it’s handled all I’ve thrown at it! Me, the Mrs and the kid went on holiday in it for a week! Only because her “more reliable” family car was broken 😂 I hope however to change soon, not that I’ve lost love but I just want to move on to something more. Maybe something else James can get behind the wheel of…..

[@tim1polman]

Nah.. I'll stick to my VW Corrado VR6. :D

[@davidhayes4814]

I guess that the problem with the sporty Sciroccos is that they strayed over into their other cousin’s territory: .. the Audi TT. The top end Sciroccos were quite pricey and if you wanted a stylish Golf in a “pretty frock” then the TT was a great alternative at little extra cost.

[@nigo1787]

Except the TT has very small back seats and a smaller boot. I was never in a Scirocco but being a Golf in a "pretty frock" I suppose it's just as practical

[@nigo1787]

It turns out the Scirocco only has 4 seats and a smaller boot. But unlike the TT it can be 4 adults

[@raistaparta]

@@nigo1787 that’s one other flaw of the Scirocco. A Golf was always more practical, especially in the back seat. That Scirocco was a little less spacious than a 3 door Golf. Why VW did that is beyond me. Ultimately, if you wanted a sporty hatchback, the Golf was an overall better option than the Scirocco.

[@nigo1787]

@@raistaparta they did it because on the lines. Volvo did the same in the C30 with the same results. Both very good cars 😉

[@raistaparta]

@@nigo1787 obviously, but that’s more a consequence of the design than a design premise, which is what I was referring to. The difference with the C30 (beautiful car) is that it has no equivalent in the Volvo lineup. That was the concept of the C30, a sporty looking hatchback with 4 seats, a throwback to the legendary 480. If you wanted a compact Volvo, you bought a C30, period. The VW group had several options. You had to reeeeeally want a Scirocco.

[@MRVSKIN]

Got me looking at some on auto trader

[@12jamiegavin12]

The best car I've owned out of the 25+ cars I've owned is my current mk5 edition 30 which is basically the same car as the scirocco R only detuned a little. It ticks every single box a car has to and with a few bolt on modifications can rival todays hyper hatches in term of power. Got my car running close to 400bhp and over the last 10k miles it hasn't given me a spot of bother. I've love to let James review it but I think I'm too far away unfortunately.

[@skanlines]

I don't know what that thing is, but its not a VW Scirocco. The interior also looks dated and cheap. Not surprised, considering this is the same company that also messed up the Beatle.

[@dadcars]

I’ve always thought these are fantastic looking hatch backs 👍

[@drewwagar]

Biggest problem is Golf R and R32 are 4WD. The Scirocco R isn't.

[@davidq9705]

Yah wish they sold it in Canada they would probably still be making them .I think people would buy them here .

[@MrJimbobrude]

Do you want to review my MK4.5 (2022) Focus ST?

[@solefreak2]

Its not the same engine as the GTI, its the one found in a Golf R and S3! Different turbos and a few other bits. Also, this isn't based on a MK5 but the MK6!!

[@yt_Ajay_]

I used to dream of 2 door hatchbacks like the Scirocco. It's a real shame they're not more common.

[@imkirbo3094]

Pretty sure these were bassed moreso on the Mk6 Golf not the Mk5? I was under the impression the Scirocco R was basically a Mk6 Golf R underneath?

[@solefreak2]

It is a MK6 its based on.. Also, its the same engine as the Golf R and S3 not the GTI as he mentioned..

[@robinmarples5198]

The problem of the Sirocco r is, and will always be, the megane 3 rs... Same kind of coupe but the megane is far better in term of enjoyment and perf...

[@Flankzee]

This was my favourite car I’ve had the pleasure of owning! Gutted when I had to sell, but I will get another! So much fun and just a gorgeous car!

[@simonhartley2772]

It's interesting you described it as a pretty looking Golf. VW take note, there hasn't been a pretty looking Golf since the Mk1 Gti Cabrio and to some degree the R32. Gti's and Golf R's now are far too understated and plain. I'd even go as far as to say boring looking.

[@rayosullivan4398]

Wish we got this in the US

[@JPWest020]

It’s not identical. Neither to an R32 nor a 6/7R. It’s front wheel drive without a mechanical LSD. Having said that: it’s a great piece of kit and if you want one, and are able to find a good example, you should definitely get it.

[@IndiBrony]

Just got a base diesel one as an instructor's car. My learners love it 😂

[@thekingofmeerkats]

Absolutely love my 2.0TDI, much much better than the Golf counterpart! Would love an R but can't deal with parting with mine haha!

[@Muzzaa]

An R would be superior in every way apart from fuel consumption.

[@hexgraphica]

They should have merged this and the Kafer into the same car, to rival the Mini with both a stylish and sporty image.

[@teamgamingunleashed]

Volvo C30 is a good competitor for this

[@MrNomadic76]

About 4 years ago I was looking to buy a German hatch and was considering a Golf or an Audi A3, then my mate suggested a Scirocco. As you said I hadn't even considered it but went online and found that they weren't much more than what I was prepared to pay, which was a surprise as I thought they'd be more expensive. Found myself a 2009 2.0 TSi in grey locally and snapped it up. Had the full leather and on a manual gearbox and I fell in love instantly. Still have it now and it's a real fun car and a real headturner as it's relatively rare to see one on the road, unlike an A3 or Golf, which is something that appeals to me, never did like common motors. I'm now looking to replace it but nothing else I look at gives me the same feeling so I've decided to get a newer one, post facelift, '16 or '17. I paid £6.5k for mine and I'm happy to see they retain their value so I won't lose too much on it. There's just nothing that can fill it's boots in terms of looks and quality. It's a real shame they ceased production and I'd have liked to see a 4WD version like they did with the Golf. I think it had a lot of life left in it.

[@confounded_feline]

How did you find the much newer nearing end of life car when you replaced your 09?

[@MrNomadic76]

@@confounded_feline I haven't replaced it yet. On the lookout for a newer one, possibly an R but they are hard to find so may stick with a 2.0 litre. My '09 is still going strong with no real issues so I'm happy to wait for a good example. My local VW dealer has had a couple over the last 2 years on their forecourt but I wasn't ready to change then, plus they weren't full leather, which I want.

[@weierschatten3433]

@@MrNomadic76Did you do it yet? Maybe even go look for the Motorsport (carbon) bucket seats which weren‘t mentioned in this vid. Very rare and about 3-5k € in Germany. Currently there are even the Wörthersee edition ones + doorcards listed on a german sellers platform, which feature a 1 of 1 blue leather and stitching from an official VW showcar from 2009. Would get those if I had a „better“ Scirocco and the money

[@RandyWillcox]

Another cool hatch we won't get in the US because it's not obscenely large.

[@WhiteMouse77]

There are several fan made custom re-built vw Eos with front parts from scirocco which looks prety good and mean but what a pitty vw didn't make real scirocco convertible because with those wide rear fenders it would be pretty cool summer wheels toy!

[@360FAMOUZ360]

Facelift R with Recaro Wingbacks/panroof/dynaudio/dsg is what you’re wanting

[@oliversaunder1469]

Would love the wingbacks

[@mcgherkinstudios]

There is a very similar car to the Scirocco R, the Volvo C30 T5. Both cars take a typical hatchback shape and squeeze it at the rear to make a 2+2 coupe, both cars make mid 200s bhp (if you specced the Polestar optimisation on the Volvo), both very torquey. I’d say the Scirocco takes a more sporty traditional hot hatch side whereas the Volvo is a bit of a more grown up mini-GT with a bit less composed handling but both great cars which happened to both exist at the same time.

[@neilross6227]

the steering is what put me off, when i test drove the 2.0 ltr diesel

[@macmusica]

You missed trying SPORT Suspension which stiffens up steering lots. You also missed SPORT Mode. I don't know how you missed these

[@shizbux479]

What about putting a jetta v5 motor with turbo in a scirocco with a 4motion setup

[@lewis72]

These new Sciroccos are a 3-door hatch, not, as the early ones from the '70s & '80s were, coupes. Not quite as stylish IMO.

[@jamesbirkenhead876]

When you realise VW discontinued the scirocco to make the T-ROC :(

[@weeevilswine]

Is this true?😭

[@jamesbirkenhead876]

@@weeevilswine Yeah they did. It was also done as a cost cutting measure because of dieselgate. A real shame

[@richwalk8990]

I got to your use of 'parsimonious' and drifted off to the 58 plate one I had years ago, loved it until I changed tires and it lost all feel on the turn in..............🙃word of the day BTW

[@radoslavsreckovic4872]

The Scirocco isn't a Golf. It has a lower center of gravity, stiffer suspension, different rear suspension and a wider wheel track. It's a different feeling to drive and I enjoy it every time I drive it. A car that will quickly become an icon and its price will only increase.

[@confounded_feline]

Mmm I hope so. Its still on my radar. I've considered it multiple times on a new car purchase. I unfortunately never committed so far as to test drive one. My fear is that while it may be a shame that it suffers(?) From a much older VW platform, it could suffer from under-delivering in driver engagement and occasion dept. I'm very happy with my current cars and I'd hope if I ever pull the trigger on one if i have the dough for another, I can enjoy it without disappointment at the level I currently enjoy my stage 1 Mini Cooper S 2007 and 2021 GRY. I'm so enamoured I keep coming back to the sparse few vids on the Scirocco R. Pleasant surprise to see James covering one today.

[@usernamesunknown2197]

Reminds me of the Volvo C30

[@felixb9146]

With a SuperPro alloy kit you can transform the Scirocco's steering and bring back the feel. After all, it's still a HPS.

[@eamonstynes440]

I had a Scirocco GTII back in the 1990’s, loved it. My favourite car to this day. Not the most practical, but handle well and lots of power

[@imme4330]

You can get the Mk6 Golf R which has the same Engine but all wheel drive.

[@mikelliothall]

It was based off the golf mk6 R and the Audi s3 8p. Same engine as both

[@MoveoverAndbark]

I think an issue of the Scirocco was always being compared to the Golf...and the Golf would come out priced lower...was the Scirocco a higher body quality build still (was Karmann originally...probably not...if there were no Golf equivalents to compare to, the Scirocco would have done better...another negative against it is that many people just do not believe in VW as more than an economy car...(so the luxury, higher end ones always drew comments about "expensive"...whereas Audi cars similarly priced do not get eyes rolled)...

[@johang7498]

I considered one a few years ago, but chose a Volvo C30 instead - I'd say its most closest competitor, along with the astra GTC and perhaps also the Renault mégane coupé. Looking at it now, the scirocco would have been the more practical car with definitely a bigger boot, but you don't really buy cars like these when practicality is your priority, no? And though I still think scirocco's a pretty car, C30-styling to me has proven te be more timeless. I still miss that car sometimes, even though it only had the 1.6 diesel-engine.

[@williamflesher8705]

This was the best car I ever had. Until it got written off on the M62 :')

[@superspecky4eyes]

I still think this car looks better than 99% of cars on the road today. A future classic maybe?

[@Axelfl6161]

I had 2 Scirroco R,s and they were excellent,it’s a shame VW didn’t update them

[@edwardscutchings2723]

I forgot about this car too lol

[@mariochen2470]

would love to see a review of the mk6 golf r just to hear ur thoughts on my car!

[@martinmcdonald4207]

Fond memories of running a Mk 1 Scirocco in metallic dark green with cream interior! Lovely car and nicer to drive than my Mk 1 Golf GTI i had in previous years in the mid eighties. A very cool car i wish i had now!

[@denseljosephs9500]

I owned 3 mk1 roccos including a mk1 storm.

[@geertwich952]

Its basicly is golf 6r with front wheel drive. Everything else is the same, engine chasis gearbox suspensions even alot of the interior en front front bumper are almost the same. It has nothing to do with a golf 5 gti. Get your facts straight when doing a revieuw

[@TheShinyShow]

"One fill up of diesel, a 55 MPGiesel."