VW Scirocco goes all black 01 | 12 | 2015
VOLKSWAGEN HAS LAUNCHED two Black Editions of its Scirocco sports coupé, the new GT Black Edition (pictured) and Scirocco R-Line Black Edition. Both are available to order from today at Scottish VW dealerships, with first deliveries expected in January.
Both new models get black painted alloy wheels, a black painted contrast roof, door mirrors and rear spoiler, and 90% tinted rear windows as standard.
In addition, the Scirocco GT Black Edition gets 18in Black Lisbon alloy wheels, while the R-Line Black Edition benefits from arch-filling 19in Black Lugano alloy wheels. Prices start from £23,135 for the GT Scirocco Black Edition 1.4-litre TSI BlueMotion Technology, a premium of £550 over the equivalent GT and R-Line trims.
Worth highlighting then that 18in Lisbon alloys alone would be a £610 option on the GT trim, while the cars’ 90% tinted windows are a £70 option.
In new GT Black Edition and R-Line Black Edition guise, the petrol range comprises a 1.4-litre 125PS or a 2.0-litre 180PS unit while two diesel engines, both 2.0-litre, offer either 150PS or 184PS. The 1.4TSI comes with a six-speed manual gearbox, while all other engines are fitted with a standard six-speed manual gearbox or the option of a six-speed DSG gearbox.
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Performance over the 0-62 mph sprint ranges from 9.3secs to 5.5s, depending on engine and transmission choice, while top speeds, where legal, range from 126mph to 155mph (limited).
Standard equipment across the entire Scirocco range includes the Composition Media system with 6.5in colour touch-screen, Bluetooth telephone and audio connection, DAB digital radio receiver, MDI (Multi Device Interface) via USB connection, SD card reader and single CD player along with air conditioning; automatic headlights and wipers; an auto-dimming rear view mirror; height-adjustable sports seats and a multifunction leather-covered steering wheel (with paddleshifts on DSG models).
The Scirocco GT features, in addition to the Composition Media system, Discover Navigation offering branded points of interest, dynamic navigation based on TMC+, preloaded European navigation data and Fast, Short and Eco route options as well as 2Zone climate control; dark-tinted rear windows; front fog lights; front and rear parking sensors; a black roof lining; ‘chequered flag’ dash inserts and aluminium-look pedals and cloth and part Alcantara-trimmed upholstery.
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The R-Line model comes with R-Line-specific bumpers and side skirts; R-Line scuff plates; an R-Line-specific steering wheel, handbrake and gear lever; ‘carbon-look’ dash inserts; and heated, electrically adjustable ‘Vienna’ leather sports seats.
Top-of-the-range Scirocco R models add a host of sporting and luxury features including Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC); Unique ‘R’ sports suspension lowered by around 10mm; Bi-xenon headlights with dynamic curve lighting, automatic range adjustment, static cornering function and headlight washers; black brake calipers with ‘R’ logo; LED daytime running lights set into the front bumper (in lieu of front fog lights); a bespoke ‘R’ styling pack; Gloss Black decorative interior trim inserts; leather trimmed three-spoke multifunction steering wheel Vienna leather upholstery and front sports seats with embossed ‘R’ logo.
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Jim McGill