SHANGHAI: Volkswagen unveiled the new Scirocco GTS ahead of its world premiere at Auto Shanghai.
The Scirocco GTS comes with the R-Line package "Exterieur" as standard, which includes distinctive R-style bumpers (at the front with integrated fog lamps and glossy black radiator and air inlet grilles), custom side sill extensions, a roof spoiler (also R-style) and a diffuser.
The wing mirror caps are painted in black and, just like its predecessor, the '82 Scirocco GTS, the new model can be ordered with a sporty GTS decal for the body as an option (standard in China).
This option features two decorative red stripes that run centrally from the bonnet over the roof and the boot (if the car is painted in “Flash Red” the stripes are black). The new Scirocco is also enhanced by 3D GTS logos in the radiator grille and on the tailgate.
The Scirocco GTS will be equipped as standard with new 18-inch “Norwich” alloy wheels; the popular 19- inch “Lugano” alloy wheels will be available as an option. The red brake callipers of the GTS can be seen through the spokes of both of these wheel options.
The interior of the Scirocco GTS is also customised and dominated by black and red. Leather interior and the panoramic tilt sunroof are offered as standard in China. Pedals are in stainless steel and sports steering wheel comes with red seams and the lower spoke finished in "Black Piano Lacquer".
Seat covers with centre panels made of a new material (with the GTS logo at the top of the backrest) and red decorative stitching. A GTS package also includes the legendary golf ball gear knob.
The "Composition Colour" infotainment system, is available for the first time in the Scirocco. This marks the debut of the second generation of the modular infotainment matrix (MIB II) in this series of sports cars.
Its engine is one of the most popular in the Scirocco range because it is sharing its design genes with the engine of the Golf GTI. A turbocharged direct-injection petrol engine provides what Volkswagen claimed is the most agile four-cylinder engines in the world. It catapults the Scirocco GTS – either with a manual gearbox or with the 6-speed DSG – to 100kph in just 6.5 seconds.
Top speed is 246kph (DSG: 244kph). The average fuel consumption is 6.1 l/100 km with a manual gearbox and similarly economical at 6.4 l/100 km with a DSG gearbox.
The new Scirocco GTS will be launched in Europe at the end of May, with China following in the summer.
