2017 VW Scirocco

There have been a number of speculative renderings of the next-generation VW Scirocco, but none of them was really convincing enough.

It’s a different case with this latest attempt from Theophilus Chin, who used as a basis the silhouette of the Audi Sport Quattro Concept, then garnished it with design elements seen on the VW Sport Coupe GTE study.

The result is quite interesting, to say the least. There have been reports that the next-generation VW Scirocco will ditch the shooting brake shape for a proper coupe body style, and Chin’s renderings do take that into account. 

I for one wouldn’t mind at all if the Scirocco replacement looked like this. Even if it changes its name to Corrado, as Chin suggests.

 Renderings via Theophilus Chin

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Next generation of VW Scirocco

2014 brought a facelift for the Volkswagen Scirocco, six years after the launch of the third-generation model.

An all-new Scirocco is expected in 2017 at the earliest, and reports so far are pointing towards a change of recipe, with the next-generation Scirocco tipped to migrate from the shooting brake shape towards a full-fledged sports coupe body style.

However, Photoshop manipulator X-Tomi has imagined the next-generation Scirocco as an evolution of the current model, applying styling cues from VW’s current arsenal (the Passat headlights being the most obvious) on the shooting brake body. 

Honestly, it looks more like a facelift than an all-new model, but the same can be said about many of VW’s launches from recent years...

The next-generation VW Scirocco will continue to be based on the Golf platform, but unlike the current model, it will benefit from the modern MQB architecture. This should make it lighter by about 100 kg (220 lbs) – combine that with more powerful engines and the upcoming Scirocco promises to be more exciting than ever.

Renderings courtesy of X-Tomi Design

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2015 Volkswagen Scirocco

The new model is set to make its debut around the year 2015, and according to a report from Caradvice, who spoke to Volkswagen Group head of design Walter de Silva, it will be revolutionary.

“It must be completely different. Completely,” de Silva was quoted as saying. “We don’t want to repeat the body style of the Scirocco, we want to change that. At the moment, it’s only a studio [project]. It’s not defined at the moment. We are still working…but we are looking 360 degrees,” he added

If they don't have their own ideas, perhaps they could take some inspiration from this interesting proposition.

Whatever plans VW may have, the next Scirocco will be a front-wheel drive car with all-wheel drive possibly offered as an option, so it will use the MQB platform that underpins the latest Golf, with which it will also share its range of engines. Furthermore, the new Scirocco might break the ice for the US market - the current model is not offered Stateside, as it not only steps on the toes of the GTI but it's also too expensive to be imported.

The new Scirocco promises to be a better different Volkswagen, so we look to 2015 with anticipation. Automotive design trends could change in two years, so we really don't know what we're going to get.

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2013 Volkswagen Scirocco GTS with 207Hp

 The new Scirocco GTS is now available for sale across Europe with prices in its home market ranging from €28,100 (equal to US$36,700) to €33,525 (US$43,800).

The GTS trim level can be combined with a selection of five engines, including the 158hp (160PS) 1.4-liter TSI and 207Hp (210PS) 2.0-liter TSI petrols, and the 138Hp (140PS) 2.0-liter TDI / 2.0 TDI BlueMotion and 168Hp (170PS) 2.0-liter TDI diesels.

What makes the GTS stand out from the other Sciroccos is a cosmetics package that includes stripes running from the bonnet, over the roof and down to the tailgate, red-colored mirrors, and in the case of the 2.0 TSI, brake calipers as well, 18-inch wheels (19-inch optional), a rear spoiler sourced from the 'R' model, and a new rear bumper with a diffuser.

The interior of the GTS is adorned with black seats with red stitching, piano black lacquer accents on the dashboard, the flat-bottom steering (also with red stiches) and the door trims, the GTS logo on the front seatbacks and the edging around the floor mats, and a bespoke gear knob in what VW calls "golf ball" style.

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