Engines: A Choice of 1.4-liter and 2-liter

The Scirocco debuted in 1974, a year before the Golf. The second generation arrived in '81, and after a considerable gap, we now have the third generation. The concept for the new Scirocco is a premium sporty coupe that can be used 365 days a year. It comes with two engine options: a 1.4-liter with a twin-charger 'TSI' (¥3.92 million) and a 2-liter with a turbocharger '2.0 TSI' (¥4.47 million).

While sharing some basic components with the Golf, the two-door, four-seater Scirocco is a completely different car. One of these is the 2-liter four-cylinder direct-injection gasoline engine, a newly designed unit that is almost entirely separate from the 2-liter engine available for the Golf in its home market.

For instance, unlike the Golf's belt-driven camshafts, the Scirocco uses chain drive. Furthermore, the balancer shafts for vibration reduction are housed within the cylinder block to lower the engine height. Changes to the tumble flap shape in the intake manifold and the adoption of newly designed oil and fuel pumps are also noteworthy. These technologies generate 200ps while contributing to improved fuel economy. The transmission is a 6-speed DSG, which combines the comfort of an automatic with the superior economy and direct feel of a manual.

The 'TSI' and '2.0 TSI' Offer Distinct Charms

Meanwhile, the 1.4-liter four-cylinder direct-injection gasoline engine features a supercharger for low-rpm range and a turbocharger for high-rpm range. Despite its small displacement, it produces power comparable to a 2-liter engine while also achieving excellent fuel efficiency – a unit Volkswagen is proud of. This 160ps version is the same as the one in the Golf, and it is paired with a 7-speed DSG transmission, as the 2-liter unit's excessive torque prevents it from being combined with the DSG.

Its innovative styling, which the manufacturer themselves describes as 'straight out of a design studio,' is modern, emphasizing beauty through surfaces rather than lines. The roof tapers towards the rear, giving it a nimble image. While its overall length of 4255mm is compact, its width of 1810mm and low-slung stance evoke a sense of performance.

Driving the new Scirocco, one quickly realizes that both the 1.4-liter 'TSI' and the 2-liter '2.0 TSI' possess their own unique characters and distinct charms.

The most distinctive feature of the 2.0 TSI is its 'DCC' system, which controls the damper's damping force and power steering characteristics. Drivers can manually select between 'Normal,' 'Sport,' and 'Comfort' modes. For example, selecting 'Sport' stiffens the suspension and makes the steering heavier. During the test drive, we switched between the three modes while navigating mountain roads. As a result, given that the 2.0 TSI's basic setup is already sporty, it might seem surprising, but the 'Comfort' mode felt most appropriate. It provides a pleasant suppleness without sacrificing handling, fitting the Scirocco's character as a sporty coupe for discerning adults.

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