# 2008 Scirocco **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [February 28, 2008, 12:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2008-scirocco/44158 "2008-02-28T12:56:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Avatar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/avatar/32/5076_2.png) [@Avatar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Avatar)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2008, 12:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2008-scirocco/44158/1 "2008-02-28T12:56:39Z")
[http://www.motorauthority.com/news/news/first-shots-production-vw-scirocco/](http://www.motorauthority.com/news/news/first-shots-production-vw-scirocco/) The embargo on the photos of the new VW Scirocco hatch due for Geneva [has](http://es.autoblog.com/2008/02/28/goteras-suizas-asi-es-el-volkswagen-scirocco/) [broken](http://www.autoblog.nl/archive/2008/02/28/eerste-beeld-vw-scirocco), so we’re happy to bring you some of the first shots available of the new car. Although it’s not quite the compact blend of sexy and sleek the show car promised, it does represent a new direction in VW design. Read on for high-res photos of the car from the front and back and a quick analysis of the changes from the Iroc concept. Notable differences from the concept include the lack of the metal grille surround, which gave the original such great visual impact. Also different is most of the rest of the front fascia, with different air intakes, an altered hood line and different, though similar, headlights. The thicker A-pillar and chunky hood-door transition area break up the flow found on the concept, and whereas the sculpted hips and rear canopy of the Iroc concept gave the hatch a muscular stance, the squared belt line and blocky C-pillar area give the production car a low, somewhat cramped look. From behind, the Scirocco looks a bit more attractive, and fairly closely matches the concept’s lines, but the trapezoidal, dual exhaust outlets on either side of the rear underbody have been traded for twin round pipes at the left corner - decidedly less attractive, though probably a good deal cheaper to manufacturer and route. We’ll have more details and pictures as the story progresses. ![http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p273/jpfenski/DB2006AU01709_medium.jpg](http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p273/jpfenski/DB2006AU01709_medium.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![02svtfocus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/02svtfocus/32/7318_2.png) [@02svtfocus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/02svtfocus)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2008, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2008-scirocco/44158/2 "2008-02-28T12:59:12Z")
ew ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2008, 1:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2008-scirocco/44158/3 "2008-02-28T13:00:07Z")
looks great! > **[Geneva 2008: 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco arrives early](https://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/28/geneva-2008-2009-volkswagen-scirocco-arrives-early/)** > > Click above for more high-res shots of the 2009 VW Scirocco ![http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/02/db2008au00134_largea.jpg](http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/02/db2008au00134_largea.jpg) ![http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/02/db2008au00133_largea.jpg](http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/02/db2008au00133_largea.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2008, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2008-scirocco/44158/4 "2008-02-28T13:02:35Z")
that’s just the IROC concept version that’s been around for a while. about 2 second after you posted this, I posted the production-ish pics: [http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46191](http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46191) ---
**Author:** ![02svtfocus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/02svtfocus/32/7318_2.png) [@02svtfocus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/02svtfocus)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2008, 1:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2008-scirocco/44158/5 "2008-02-28T13:03:15Z")
looks a lot better than the 2008 scirocco that avatar posted, but without the old scirocco/corrado fastback type hatch styling its just another gti in my eyes ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2008, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2008-scirocco/44158/6 "2008-02-28T13:05:47Z")
Mergerized. ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2008, 1:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2008-scirocco/44158/7 "2008-02-28T13:08:15Z")
looks like a very angry gerbil. ---
**Author:** ![Avatar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/avatar/32/5076_2.png) [@Avatar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Avatar)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2008, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2008-scirocco/44158/8 "2008-02-28T13:18:42Z")
Yeah, i posted the concept pic on accident. The accompanying article has photos of the production version. ---
**Author:** ![woody](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/woody/32/7191_2.png) [@woody](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/woody)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2008, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2008-scirocco/44158/9 "2008-02-29T05:25:58Z")
hey cool, another shitty hatchback from VW. just what they need! ---
**Author:** ![chino](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bcef8e/32.png) [@chino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/chino)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2008, 5:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2008-scirocco/44158/10 "2008-02-29T05:27:17Z")
yuuuuck ---
**Author:** ![SVT3945](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/svt3945/32/7409_2.png) [@SVT3945](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SVT3945)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2008, 5:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2008-scirocco/44158/11 "2008-02-29T05:47:13Z")
I like it, maybe because I liked the original so much. Id scirock it!! hahahaha ---
**Author:** ![PsngrSeatsR4Boys](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psngrseatsr4boys/32/3078_2.png) [@PsngrSeatsR4Boys](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PsngrSeatsR4Boys)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2008, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2008-scirocco/44158/12 "2008-02-29T07:25:20Z")
> [@woody](#): > > hey cool, another shitty hatchback from VW. just what they need! WOODY! do not disrespect. ☹ i love it. ---
**Author:** ![Avatar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/avatar/32/5076_2.png) [@Avatar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Avatar)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2008, 7:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2008-scirocco/44158/13 "2008-02-29T07:32:45Z")
It’s not bad for what it is. VW has a clear brand direction and I can’t hate on that. A couple American companies could take a point or two… ---
**Author:** ![RedrRocket](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redrrocket/32/7193_2.png) [@RedrRocket](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedrRocket)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2008, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2008-scirocco/44158/14 "2008-02-29T07:41:39Z")
best quote from the comments on autoblog… “Using GM as an example is like saying the Titanic was a great example of ship building.” definitely the best looking VW in a while. wheres the numbers. whats that pig weigh? ---
**Author:** ![Avatar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/avatar/32/5076_2.png) [@Avatar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Avatar)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2008, 7:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2008-scirocco/44158/15 "2008-02-29T07:48:06Z")
I’m not sure chassis numbers are out yet. All I’ve seen are engine options including the TSI twincharged straight-4 (168 hp), and the 200 hp 2.0T FSI engine. ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2008, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2008-scirocco/44158/16 "2008-02-29T08:29:52Z")
![http://users.adelphia.net/~cdabable/EGG.jpg](http://users.adelphia.net/~cdabable/EGG.jpg) Honestly while I do like the looks, as I do love hatchbacks. It would almost seem like this car is having an identity crisis between their other offerings. ---
**Author:** ![Smaefer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e79b87/32.png) [@Smaefer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Smaefer)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2008, 9:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2008-scirocco/44158/17 "2008-02-29T09:08:04Z")
I like it, just wish it did not look so much like a GTI… ---
**Author:** ![Quattro\_Krant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ac91a4/32.png) [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2008, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2008-scirocco/44158/18 "2008-02-29T10:48:56Z")
ICK!!! It looks like a 6 seris and an Evo X had a downsyndrome baby, but uglier ---
**Author:** ![volksmike96](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/c57346/32.png) [@volksmike96](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/volksmike96)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2008, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2008-scirocco/44158/19 "2008-05-10T15:45:31Z")
the ones that were made for racing look nasty as hell. one of the pics is in the other thread. and i think vw is really doing a great job with their cars lately. other car companies could learn to catch up. people will talk trash about them but i challenge them to actually get in one and drive it and see for themselves how fast and fun they can be. ---
**Author:** ![volksmike96](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/c57346/32.png) [@volksmike96](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/volksmike96)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2008, 3:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2008-scirocco/44158/20 "2008-05-10T15:49:16Z")
> [@woody](#): > > hey cool, another shitty hatchback from VW. just what they need! its not like vw’s are made to be completely gutted and aftermarketed like that 300z in ur pics [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2008-scirocco/44158.md?page=2)