Used Volkswagen Scirocco R (2010 - 2018) Review Review by Simon McBride on 03 Aug 2010 Last Updated: 04 Aug 2015 4.5 Crowning its performance coupe range is the Volkswagen Scirocco R – a high speed three-door based on the successful Golf R underpinnings High speed coupe Using the Scirocco’s existing bodywork but with more substantial bumpers, the R looked purposeful without being in-your-face. The Golf R and similar SEAT Leon Cupra R already had good reputations as fine-handling front-wheel drive cars, but the sleeker appearance of the Scirocco’s tall but tapering coupe rear made it look and feel more special. Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Gallery Good looksBrilliant performance and handlingClassy interiorFacelift looks aggressive Difficult to get discountsNot as practical as it looks New price range: £29,615 - £34,530 Used price range: £5,280 - £20,490 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Crowning its performance coupe range is the Volkswagen Scirocco R – a high speed three-door based on the successful Golf R underpinnings High speed coupe Using the Scirocco’s existing bodywork but with more substantial bumpers, the R looked purposeful without being in-your-face. The Golf R and similar SEAT Leon Cupra R already had good reputations as fine-handling front-wheel drive cars, but the sleeker appearance of the Scirocco’s tall but tapering coupe rear made it look and feel more special. With 261bhp galloping away from its 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, Scirocco R performance was impressive, but being a Volkswagen, economy wasn’t compromised badly either. Mid-life facelift As with the rest of the Volkswagen coupe line-up, the Scirocco R was facelifted in summer 2014, looking even more aggressive and purposeful than before. Similar to the latest Golf R, the bespoke front bumper features fins on its outer edges and LED lights, giving it a contemporary look too. LEDs feature within the reprofiled rear light lenses too, while there’s a new back bumper and a modified tailgate on which the VW roundel doubles as a boot opening lever. The outgoing ‘Talladega’ alloy wheels are replaced by the new ‘Cadiz’ design, still at an 18-inch diameter, and completing the visual enhancements. Inside, the existing dashboard design was improved with new instruments and a set of additional dials consisting of a chronometer, a turbocharger pressure gauge and a display for oil temperature, imitating the original 1974 Scirocco. Uprated engine Under the facelifted Scirocco R’s bonnet you’ll find a fettled version of the original 2.0-litre turbocharged unit, with peak power increased to 276bhp. Read on for the full Volkswagen Scirocco R review. Parkers Ratings Overall 4.5 out of 5 Performance 4.5 out of 5 Handling 4 out of 5 Comfort 5 out of 5 Practicality 3.5 out of 5 Behind the wheel 4 out of 5 Safety 5 out of 5 Reliability 4.5 out of 5 Running costs 3.5 out of 5 Green credentials 3.5 out of 5 Buying used 3.5 out of 5 Selling 4.5 out of 5 Equipment 4.5 out of 5 What owners say... “ Decent room in the back and decent boot size for a coupe, much better than an Audi TT. ” 5 out of 5 Mark Hadley , 02 Sep 2012 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps View 26 used Volkswagen Scirocco Rs for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 2 owners' reviews Tweet Other Volkswagen reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance Best deals on Volkswagen Scirocco Rs Used Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R 3d (2015/65) Price £13,490 Save £745 Accept Car Finance Warrington Cheshire Used Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R 3d DSG (2018/18) Price £19,642 Save £1,008 Buyacar.co.uk 2
“ Decent room in the back and decent boot size for a coupe, much better than an Audi TT. ” 5 out of 5 Mark Hadley , 02 Sep 2012 ... read more
Used Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R 3d (2015/65) Price £13,490 Save £745 Accept Car Finance Warrington Cheshire
Used Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R 3d DSG (2018/18) Price £19,642 Save £1,008 Buyacar.co.uk 2