Are There Still New Sciroccos Available?
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There are still new Sciroccos available. The exposure of the new Scirocco's rendering has reignited hopes for its return. Introduction to the Scirocco: The Scirocco is a classic coupe under the Volkswagen brand. Introduced to the domestic market in 2009, it quickly gained popularity among young consumers due to its dynamic appearance. In 2017, the Scirocco unexpectedly exited the market, leaving many surprised by its sudden departure. Powertrain: The revived Scirocco is expected to be equipped with 1.4T and 2.0T engines. Specific details about the powertrain configuration will have to wait until the official release. Exterior Design: According to the released rendering, the front features a slim, elongated grille integrated with the headlights, complemented by racing stripes on the hood, exuding a strong sporty vibe. The logo is positioned in the middle of the hood's racing stripes, making it the only model that retains the emblem on the hood. The side profile of the new car boasts compact and full waistlines, along with hollowed-out wheels revealing red brake calipers, hinting at an increasingly sporty direction. The rear design is very full and bold, with a single-sided dual-exhaust layout further emphasizing the vehicle's performance advantages.
I did some thorough research on this recently. Actually, Volkswagen Scirocco was discontinued globally back in 2017, so you definitely won't find brand new ones at 4S stores now. I once drove my friend's third-gen Scirocco - the 2.0T engine paired with DSG transmission was seriously punchy, and the frameless door design still looks stylish today. Currently, the only way to find one is to check if parallel importers happen to have unsold overseas inventory, but these are mostly 2015 models sitting in storage, with base prices still over 300,000 RMB. Interestingly, I noticed 2019 near-new used models are actually priced higher than the original MSRP in the secondhand market - the classic car nostalgia premium is ridiculous. If you ask me, true fans would be better off buying and refurbishing a used one. Many tuning shops specialize in Scirocco restorations - spending 50-60k RMB can make an old car look brand new again.