
The Scirocco has been discontinued. More information about the Scirocco is as follows: 1. The Scirocco is a sports car launched by Volkswagen, mainly introduced to the Chinese automotive market through imports. 2. As a sporty model, the Scirocco features a two-door design. The overall exterior of the car continues the Volkswagen family-style design. The front of the car adopts a flat design, with blackened air intake grilles decorated with chrome trim. The headlights are connected to the grille, giving the front of the car a more fashionable appearance.

I was just reading a car magazine the other day and this topic left a deep impression on me. The Scirocco has indeed been discontinued, with Volkswagen's final batch produced in 2017 at their Portugal factory. This classic sports coupe had only three generations from its debut in 1974 to 2017. The third generation's comeback in 2008 was particularly stunning—its frameless doors and fastback design still look modern today. The main reason for discontinuation was market trends, with everyone rushing to buy SUVs while coupes became increasingly niche. Additionally, Volkswagen has channeled all R&D funds into electric vehicles like the ID series, which are now the priority. Although it's a pity, you can still find well-maintained Sciroccos in the used car market, though prices have risen slightly since discontinuation—after all, it's now a discontinued model.

My friend just sold his Scirocco, and I only then realized that this car has long been out of production. It was officially discontinued in 2017, and Volkswagen even held a farewell ceremony when the last car rolled off the production line. The third-generation Scirocco actually had decent sales, but it couldn't withstand the overall decline of the coupe market. Nowadays, SUVs dominate the streets, and young people are all eyeing electric vehicles. Moreover, Volkswagen Group's strategic adjustment is quite evident—after strengthening the Golf GTI, two-door sports cars became even more marginalized. But when it comes to driving experience, it's truly unforgettable; there aren't many front-wheel-drive cars with such precise steering. The used car prices remain strong, though, with 2013 models still going for around 100,000 yuan, depending on the condition.

The Scirocco was discontinued back in 2017, with the last three generations ending with the 2016 model. Its comeback was such a sensation back then – sharing the Golf's platform but with the cooler frameless door design. Ultimately, it was discontinued due to poor sales. Even premium sports cars like the Audi TT have been axed now, so the Scirocco was inevitably doomed. Plus, Volkswagen is going all-in on EVs, with factories shifting to produce the ID series. If you're into this type of car, check out the used market, or consider rear-wheel-drive options like the 86 or MX-5 at similar price points—they're just as fun.


