AutoSpies.com Exclusive: Volkswagen Scirocco Confirmed For USA - Confidential Dealer Update

I just got this e-mail from a Volkswagen Dealer GM and AutoSpies.com reader who got some exciting news at a recent dealer meeting he attended.  Here is the e-mail he just sent me...

Dear Agent 00J,

I wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know about some of the exciting new product coming stateside in 2009.  Pictures and specs on the new Rabbit and GTI have been circulating for a while now and the Touareg 2 will be joined this summer with a V6 diesel however the big news I wanted to share with you is the announcement at our annual dealer meeting that the Scirocco is coming to America.

That's right, the Scirocco is coming to the USA.  Expected in 2009, VW announced at the dealer meeting I attended that a business case has been made to bring the Scirocco in limited numbers to the USA.  Similar to the R32, the Scirocco will be limited in numbers, and they will all be equipped the same way including the 2.0T engine seen in the current GTI. 

No information was given regarding power levels or transmission availability however I would speculate inclusion of both the DSG and manual.  One item that we were told WAS NOT coming is the all wheel drive system as seen in the R32.

I will keep you up to date as more information comes from corporate, in the meantime I thought this little morsel would give you and your readers something to drool over.

Happy New Year!

VW Dealer Spy

I was excited when I read this, as I know a lot of you have expressed interest in the Scirocco.  A special thanks to my source for providing this information.

But do you think this is a good move for Volkswagen to bring the Scirocco to the USA?

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Runamukk - 1/3/2009 9:40:54 PM

+4 Boost

sweet!!!

randy33 - 1/6/2009 12:04:26 AM

0 Boost

Spoken like a true teenage boy. Yay cool stickers, right? Yes but unfortunately you teenage boys don't always have the $28,000.00 Volkswagen begs for these things.

Sorry, this won't sell. Shall suffer the same fate as the C30. Sea cargo in, sea cargo out.

Dutchman - 1/3/2009 9:42:16 PM

+3 Boost

Ill drop a deposit asap. Tuned 2.0 will rock!

Agent00J - 1/3/2009 10:44:36 PM

0 Boost

I e-mailed my contact and told him the same thing, sign me up and let me know when I need to bring the deposit check to him.

I can't wait for this car.

-00J

atomicbri - 1/4/2009 9:35:52 AM

+1 Boost

Sign me up too!! I will be at my dealer with deposit in hand whenever the light is green to go!

EL34 - 1/3/2009 10:17:40 PM

-2 Boost

This car is comin' to America.

theoptimisticpessimist - 1/4/2009 12:57:54 AM

+1 Boost

Hmmm, a swoopy golf. As Autospies would ask, DUD.

S4cabriofoxone - 1/4/2009 2:15:19 PM

0 Boost

Read a single review and you'll know that it's more than just a swoopy Golf.

richardposluszny - 1/4/2009 3:46:22 AM

+3 Boost

Interesting.

So, Volkswagen is going to offer a limited edition vehicle, which is essentially the same as their current GTI?

I do not get it. Anyone else?

atomicbri - 1/4/2009 9:40:22 AM

+2 Boost

I get it, it offers those that want a sporting body package, something even more unique than your regular Golf/Rabbit/GTI. I see why they are bringing a limited number, this is definitely for the VW Enthusiast more than the overall car shopper. So someone like myself, who is a VW Enthusiast can now get a sporting car ( I loved the Corrado when I was young) and can now own a VW that is more sporty in looks.

Bmw8ter - 1/4/2009 8:54:44 AM

+1 Boost

This is one of a handful of cars I'd actually put a deposit down for.

I really want that "Studie R" in the picture though.

Kthorn - 1/4/2009 1:38:02 PM

-3 Boost

WOW! What a far cry from the Scirocco I used to live in while attending college. Anyone know if Audi has plans on "bastardizing" this car? Hope they leave it alone. Being a family man I'd never buy one for myself, but the boy sure would love that thing. Cudo's to VW.

iamdabest1 - 1/4/2009 3:56:02 PM

+1 Boost

this car is my faVorite in its class !

Htay7500 - 1/4/2009 4:08:08 PM

+1 Boost

Smart move.

_43LE - 1/4/2009 6:24:33 PM

+1 Boost

Great news! Let's hope they keep the price reasonable.

Jaybrn - 1/5/2009 11:26:33 AM

+1 Boost

It would have been a neat way to bring AWD paired with the 2.0T to America

RaulT - 1/5/2009 12:22:27 PM

+1 Boost

I'm hoping this will be at the Chicago Auto Show

mini22 - 1/5/2009 2:36:01 PM

+1 Boost

Finally! I'm assuming it's going to be the 260HP engine and the sports suspension.I hope they include the 6 speed manual but I have a feeling it's going to only be DSG.Further I hope they price at around 26 grand. Without awd it's got to be cheaper to build then the R32. I would trade in my 06 Cooper S for it in a heartbeat.

mini22 - 1/5/2009 2:44:51 PM

+1 Boost

It makes sense to bring it in because VW is no longer doing the R32 with a V6 and AWD. The FWD Scirroco should be cheaper to build then the R32 so even at a lower price point to sell VW should still be able to make a profit on it.It will get much better fuel economy then a V6 model. It looks different enough from the Golf GTI to justify it. Frankly I thought the R32 was not special enough to justify the 33 grand they were asking for it.The Scirroco should have better handling and better straight line perfromance then a GTI.The R32 sounded better but because of it's weight performance was not that much better 0-60 in 6.2 seconds versus 6.7 for the GTI with DSG.With a lighter weight then the GTI the Scirroco should be able to break 6 seconds 0-60.

Govnar27 - 1/29/2009 8:26:00 PM

+1 Boost

I saw this in a eutotuner mag. its quite the beast in england