I see only the Renault RS250 being a suitable competitor...and specced like a Scirocco R its about the same price.Originally Posted by Wraith
You can bet that VW will sell every Scirocco R they can get for Australia. There is a shortage worldwide on this model.
AJ AStra - it's not even slated for release here and the current top engine is a 132kw 1.6L. That's more a competitor to the Scirocco 1.4TSI
Last edited by rjastra; 16th September 2011 at 04:58 PM.
More bland from VW. This car looks old hat (and IMO just ugly) next to the Renault and new Astra GTC. The new Astra GTC smashes it from a styling perspective and in OPC trim will most likely undercut it on price but will also leave it lagging behind in terms of performance with 200+ kw when it gets here based on what has been in the press of late.
Last edited by Milesy; 21st September 2011 at 07:39 PM.
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White MY13 Astra OPC
scirocco r =awd. astra=fwd. IMO the scirocco is more of a ''drivers'' car... you dont look at the exterior of your car while your driving it do you?? i know i dont
Last edited by poita; 21st September 2011 at 09:12 PM.
OPEL ADDICT 1994 CORSA B 1.5D (ENGLAND) 2001 CORSA C 1.2L (ENGLAND) 2004 CORSA C 1.4L (SOLD) 2004 3.2 V6 VECTRA GTS (SOLD)
1994 CORSA B GSI C16 CONVERTED TO Z18XE (SOLD) 2001 ASTRA VAN Z16SE (CURRENT)
No one has tested a GTC OPC afaik... If it does prove popular in Europe then it could be 18 months or more before it lobs downunder.
For the Australian market they really need a performance 5 door hatch.
Scirocco is FWD only200+ kw when it gets here.
scirocco r =awd. astra=fwd.
Last edited by poita; 21st September 2011 at 09:12 PM.
think the R was awd.. but awd is boring
Hopefully it will be here inside 18 months. Fingers crossed!
I disagree about needing a 5 door. If that is what you are after then you are not the target market for this vehicle. If you want a practical family car buy a SS sportwagon. To me if it's not a 3 door then it's not a hot hatch
Last edited by Milesy; 21st September 2011 at 07:43 PM.
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standard scirocco is fwd scirocco R is awd iirc.
OPEL ADDICT 1994 CORSA B 1.5D (ENGLAND) 2001 CORSA C 1.2L (ENGLAND) 2004 CORSA C 1.4L (SOLD) 2004 3.2 V6 VECTRA GTS (SOLD)
1994 CORSA B GSI C16 CONVERTED TO Z18XE (SOLD) 2001 ASTRA VAN Z16SE (CURRENT)
No all Scirocco's (incl the R) are fwd only.
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White MY13 Astra OPC
yeah my bad. golf r is awd. i thought the scirocco was aswel.
OPEL ADDICT 1994 CORSA B 1.5D (ENGLAND) 2001 CORSA C 1.2L (ENGLAND) 2004 CORSA C 1.4L (SOLD) 2004 3.2 V6 VECTRA GTS (SOLD)
1994 CORSA B GSI C16 CONVERTED TO Z18XE (SOLD) 2001 ASTRA VAN Z16SE (CURRENT)
Interesting to see what happens, but one thing in favour of the Scirocco is the option or choice of a DSG type trans, both Reno and Opel won't be able to compete with that option and will lose sales because of that, alot if not most Golfs and probably Sciroccos sold are DSG equipped...
AFAIK AJ Astra will be sold here won't it ??
Again a case of each to their own...
IMHO the Scirocco is definitely starting to look a little 'long in the tooth' and the tailgate is fugly - just my opinion - after seeing it real life, it definitely needs a refresh...
RS250 Megane and new AJ look fresh and up to date, the OPC AJ Astra will probably even outperform the RS250 ?? so will be interesting on peoples choices for either one of these...
Either it's all good, plenty to choose from and there's now something for everyone
Last edited by poita; 21st September 2011 at 09:13 PM.
My rides: 2004 Opel/Bertone TS Astra turbo convertible - 2012 Mercedes Benz C204 C Class coupe
Others: 2009 Honda City VTiL sedan - 2015 Fiat 500
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