Volkswagen missed out by not selling the modern Scirocco in America, despite the huge global success enjoyed by classic models.

And today’s subject, the Volkswagen Scirocco. The Scirocco, along with the Golf, were the result of a big change in VW in the ’70s. Up until their appearance, VWs were eminently predictable ...

then it could relatively easily be adapted to build any other model that shares the Golf/Jetta platform. That could potentially mean products like the Scirocco and even the Audi TT. Will we see these?

But, when the R was launched back in 2009 it wasn’t just the top of the Scirocco line-up it was VW’s performance flagship car. The 306bhp four-wheel drive Golf R, that’s based on a platform ...

Previously seen in the Mk6 Golf GTI and Golf R and several others ... ft at 1250rpm in the TSI and 258lb ft from 2500rpm in the Scirocco R ensure plenty of mid-range urge. Either engine can ...