Volkswagen Scirocco GT 2.0 TSI 200PS
Volkswagen Scirocco GT 2.0 TSI 200PS
What is it?
Brilliant re-interpretation of VW’s coupe version of the Golf – the Scirocco – a two-door coupe with front-wheel drive. Last seen in 1993, this is the third-generation Scirocco. The first came to the UK in 1974. Initially launched with this turbocharged 2.0-litre 200PS powerhouse engine. A lower powered 1.4 TSI and diesel-engined Scirocco are to follow.
What’s hot?
- The acceleration is phenomenal – reach for the neck brace…
- Great volumes of overtaking power from turbo engine
- But great brakes dissipate the speed swiftly and securely
- Striking concept car looks transferred to the production version
- Ultra wide rear gives Scirocco purposeful stance…
- …the rear axle comes from the Passat, the front from the Golf
- Beautifully linear steering adds to driving delight
- It’s a Volkswagen, so it might be a coupe…
- …but it’s usefully practical, like the split-fold rear seats
- Or even the rear seating for two
- And the boot is usable, as well
What’s not?
- The interior is gloomy, so you’ll need £630 for the panoramic roof
- And also add £325 for the useful rear parking sensors
- Take care not to damage those fabulous 18 inch alloys when parking
- Scirocco is sensitive to colour; can look lumpy in the wrong shade
What you need to Know?
| P11D Value: | 20,274 |
| Monthly Rental*: | 258 (CH)/£297 (PCH) |
| Tax Band when posted: | 23% |
| Monthly BiK: | 78 (20%)/£155 (40%) |
| Engine: | 2.0-litre turbo petrol |
| CO2 Emissions: | 179g/km |
| Power/torque: | 200PS/207lb ft |
| Economy: | 37.2mpg |
Lowest monthly contract hire (CH) and personal contract hire (PCH) rentals generated by CompareContractHire.com. Based on a 36 month lease at 10,000 miles a year.
Business Car Manager Road Test Rating
For those who have waited for the return of the Scirocco coupe, they won’t be disappointed. The new Scirocco looks striking, drives fabulously and the 200PS engine delivers muscular armfuls of driving power to make every journey an event. But business drivers should wait for the 1.4 TSI Scirocco – it should give little away in terms of power, and has better economy and better emissions. Which means lower company car tax.
Further information
For additional commentary on the Volkswagen Scirocco see the Editor’s Blog VW Scirocco 1981 style and the blog VW Sciroccos Mk1, 2 and 3
