2012 Volkswagen Scirocco R Australian specifications

By Tim Beissmann | June 22nd, 2011

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Volkswagen Australia has released the first official specification details of the upcoming 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco R, which is set to go on sale in Australia early next year.

Volkswagen has confirmed it will only bring the top-spec Scirocco R variant to Australia at this stage, replacing the three-door Volkswagen Golf R.

Mechanically, the Scirocco R is very similar to the Golf R. It will be powered by the same 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with output unchanged at 188kW and 330Nm of torque.

A six-speed manual transmission will be standard while a six-speed DSG will be available as an option.

Volkswagen Australia is yet to confirm acceleration times for the Scirocco R, although in the UK it is rated as three-tenths slower than the Golf R, suggesting times of around 6.0 seconds with the DSG and 6.2 seconds with the manual. Top speed is 250km/h.

Fuel consumption figures are also yet to be revealed, although judging by overseas ratings, expect the Scirocco R to come in at around 8.3 litres/100km combined, down slightly from the Golf R (8.7 litres/100km).

The Scirocco R is cheaper than the Golf R in the UK, so Australian prices in the range of $45,000 to $50,000 would seem reasonable for the incoming coupe.

Standard features on the 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco R will include XDL (extended electronic differential lock); Adaptive Chassis Control with Normal, Sport and Comfort modes; glossy black brake calipers; and 235/35 tyres wrapped around 19-inch alloy wheels.

Full specification and pricing details will be revealed closer to the Australian launch of the Scirocco R early in 2012.

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Robbo

Finally!!!!
- macca
  
  yep, and knowing VW – if you don’t get your order in within the first two weeks, expect a 12 month delivery delay.
- Crummydore
  
  God I love this car… its sorta looks like the Civics did back in the late 90′s but modernised.
  
  $50,000 eh – now to work on the wife!
Charlie

Fantastic looking car. If only it were AWD.
t39

A bit late to the party: Megane RS 250 will be prefered as the better FWD hot hatch, Topyota FT86 will be prefered by those needing break from FWD. VW fans will prefer to wait till the next Gold come out next year.
- CRS200
  
  Yep Megane RS 250 kill it in every aspects, it’s a much better car.
  
  Some reviews on YouTube Megane vs Scirocco and the Megane kills it.
  
  If you want a true drivers car you will buy the Megane if you want a hand bag buy the Scirocco.
  
  Renault Sport are simply the worlds best hothatches!
  - wInDz.
    
    Megane RS does not Kill this car in the straight line speed.
    
    Look at youtube review
ray

Looks very much like a Honda Civic 96-00 to me
- Crummydore
  
  Yes it does Ray… and there ain’t nothing wrong with that!
http://Frosty Hicks

I’ve been waiting for this for quite some time also. But such a pity that it isn’t available as AWD like the Golf R is.
Paul

And I bet they will price it at about $60,000.
Golfschwein

This car’s building a great fan base. Hand-on-heart Vdub tragic that I am, I still reckon the original Scirocco is the prettiest. This thick-pillared one lacks a delicacy of line.
Jo

Does the ‘R’ indicate its ‘reliable’?
Hang on its a VW, what was I thinking…
Hung Low

All the hype for this??
Yeti Man

Probably two years waiting list….
- http://Frosty Hicks
  
  That’s optimistic considering people who purchased a Golf R two years ago are still waiting. Ironic that the Iroc will reach our shores for sales before they take possession of their ‘new car’.
Freddo

Squashed, fwd golf…wow…zzzz
qikturbo

Not bad for something that looks a little different.Power and torque
figures seem more likely to belong to a Golf GTI rather than a”R”designated VW.
Even the next Focus ST will have 184 kw and 360nm.
veedud

PWTTT,IS THAT IT.ZZZZZZZZ
bangel

Saw lots of these in europe last year , big success story for VAG , another winner in OZ .

Quality build with superb interior finish , lots of go with extra ECU chippies available .

Roll on VW .
- Freddo
  
  Pitty they are made of rubbish. Not many old cars EU- wonder why?
  - bangel
    
    Frogger you stick to your bogan crummer , this would be a bit too sophisticated for you , might have to get your sister to teach you how to drive a powerfull FWD .
Armish

Lovely car, and about time too, but if this is cheaper than the Golf R as suggested I will be very surprised. There is no way VW could make a low volume car like this cheaper than the Golf.
bangel

Check out VW UK prices 3 door golf R is line ball with scirocco R ,so it will start at high $40k , remember no AWD which makes it cheaper .
gmh-bogan

Finally theres a Golf thats worthy of challenge to the Cruze
- bangel
  
  Did you say crude or was that camira , the GM product worthy of the fattest LEMON in history .
Steve

Wonder if its all too late. Front end, kw, rims & interior so similar to golf R, no Awd. Am i missing the point?
- bangel
  
  Think back 10 years ago , honda prelude , celica ,all gone ,there is a gap for a stylish low swoopy compact 3 door sports car , eg this plus megane .
  - Steve
    
    true
Octavian

Drool, looks better in Silver or White for me. Volkswagen does sometimes listen to their customers’ desires, and this is evident, albeit two years late.
Car Fanatic

And the dimwitted VW haters had their say. I’m off to VW tomorrow to complain about my Golf. It hasn’t broken down or fallen apart. I feel ripped off.
- bangel
  
  Funny how we keep buying these broken down heaps , we must be masocists , i really need to see a shrink i have a perverse love of VW’S .
  - CRS200
    
    Funny enough my Clios engine fell out this morning!
- veedud
  
  CF read the stats.GM 1 out of 1306 are lemons.
  Ford 1 out of 1400 are lemons.
  Toyoya 1 out of 1600 are lemons.
  VW 1 OUT OF 300 ARE LEMONS.
  Google Volkswagon Reliability.
phil

Bring the non-R versions please. Where is the affordable 1.4 TSI
CarFanatic

And where did you find these figures Veedub?

Cause when I googles VW reliability I found a sight referring to 1989 to 1998 VW’s with a lemon rate of 1 in 1000, Ford 1 in 1037 and GM 1 in 1,406.

Oh and you might want to spell Volkswagen correctly next time.

Now it’s amazing ( sarcasm) we’ve found websites with completely differing claims, this is why you don’t immediately believe what you read. I know the figures from Warranty Direct in the UK don’t put VW at the top of reliability as a brand, but they outperform Renault, Volvo, BMW, Jaguar, Saab, Mercedes Benz, Chrysler, Jeep and Land Rover. Warranty Direct use a Rating points system, 100 is Average, the higher the number the less reliable the car. VW score exactly 100 making them Average. Not good, not bad, so your figures at best are flawed unless you can give a more reliable source than Google VW reliability. I think a warranty company knows more than you.
- CRS200
  
  I have mentioned before this is my 2nd Renault Clio owned one for 5 years. 0 issues my actual one is not even rattling, can’t say the same as my previouse Focus XR5 (German built).
  
  So simply I couldn’t care less if all the other cars in the market breakdown it,s my car that I’m worried about.
  
  And what a magnificent drivers car it is!
  - CRS200
    
    Just one more thing about what I think of peoples complaints and fairness to judge _|_
Andrew Zio

Is the Scirrocco R going to have launch control as part of DSG like the golf R?
Paul

Finally VW Australia is catching up to VW New Zealand. We have had the full Scirocco range ( minus diesel) for over 2 years, and the R for over a year. You are getting a slightly de-tuned engine as here we get 195kw & 350nm enginge. I understand it is due to your hotter climate. It’s a great car, and yours are highly specced as standard, plus cheaper to boot.
Bob

UGLY, just my opinion.
Driven

When is VW gonna bring out leather trim for this car?!