Scirocco here in '09?

[nemo]

Found this informative letter from VW Oz:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=139&t=678920&mid=0&nmt=VW%20Scirocco%20-%20Australian%20release%20update

Can only dream that it will be priced under the GTI like in the UK

[poloplayer]

Oh please be true!

[Guest212]

Very exciting if true.

[gavs]

Ooooh, I hope this is true! if the scirroco comes here, I will definately buy it over the Renaultsport Megane!

[Lima]

Awesome news.

[Spook]

You may be glad (or disappointed) to know that the Scirocco is already on sale in NZ. The price is NZD 49,990 for the 118kw version with 7sp DSG or NZD 55,990 for the 147kw version with 6sp DSG. That translates to about $40,000 and $44,800 respectively.

VW NZ:

http://www.volkswagen.co.nz/publish/vwasia/new_zealand/en/models/scirocco.html

News writeup here:

http://www.carandsuv.co.nz/news/8900/vw-launch-mkvi-golf-and-scirocco-in-nz

[nemo]

What the hell?! NZ had all the Jap imports in a flash too. Must be little red tape over there

[Tim]

You may be glad (or disappointed) to know that the Scirocco is already on sale in NZ. The price is NZD 49,990 for the 118kw version with 7sp DSG or NZD 55,990 for the 147kw version with 6sp DSG. That translates to about $40,000 and $44,800 respectively.

VW NZ:

http://www.volkswagen.co.nz/publish/vwasia/new_zealand/en/models/scirocco.html

News writeup here:
http://www.carandsuv.co.nz/news/8900...scirocco-in-nz

how does it relate to the outgoing GTI pricing? more expensive or cheaper?

[Spook]

Slightly more expensive, comparing the 147kw version.

The GTI (DSG) is NZD 53,990 ~ AUD 43,200
The R32 (DSG) is NZD 71,990 ~ AUD 57,500

[DaveMack]

NZ has no 'home-grown' car industry to protect ... so they bring in as many models as they think they can sell. For example ... still can't get the V6 EOS or Cross-Polo in Aus? Nip across the ditch. There are many more examples.

Dave

[Lima]

Found this informative letter from VW Oz:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=139&t=678920&mid=0&nmt=VW%20Scirocco%20-%20Australian%20release%20update

Can only dream that it will be priced under the GTI like in the UK

You inspired me to dig up a few pics (thanks for the tip by the way!)...

http://www.ausmotive.com/2009/04/24/dream-a-little-dream-of-me.html

[limmy]

and to think NZ population is like 4.3million or something and they get the scirocco!

we can only hope it will come to australia!

[Lima]

They also got V6 4motion Mk4 Golfs, among a whole bunch of stuff from other manufacturers.

[tentacles1]

I was back in NZ a couple of weeks ago and was lucky enough to be one of the first in the country to drive one. Had a go in the 2.0T, was great fun. Not only feels better on the road than a GTi, but feels infinitely more special too. Talked my Mum into getting one too, so a grey one on 18s is currently on order. Will be sure to post pics next time i am home. Oz definitely should get this car.

[Lima]

Show off.