Strange driver forces driver to 'stick' to seat

The small two-door, equipped with a 252-horsepower turbocharged engine, is ready to squeeze the driver into the seat every time the accelerator is pressed.

Volkswagen's Scirocco R is 4,248 mm long, 1,820 mm high and 1,398 mm wide. The first "strange" point is that the Scirocco is a modelStylish coupe with a solid and distinctive appearance. Scirocco is suitable for both men and women, unlike the legendary New Beetle which is mainly aimed at women.

Volkswagen Scirocco R has a negotiated price on the market of about 1.68 billion VND.

Two-door design with 2+2 sport seats, moderate rear bench. The next "strange" point is that there are many different opinions about the design of Scirocco, but the car is highly appreciated in foreign markets such as Europe and China.

The Scirocco R looks compact, but thanks to its sedan-like width, the interior space is not too cramped. However, the downside is that the two-door car is not for tall people, who will have trouble adjusting the driver's seat so that their head does not touch the ceiling.

The Scirocco R version is a genuine modified version, using 19-inch 5-spoke rims, lower than the standard GTS version. The front bumper of the R version has 3 large air intakes, 2 dual exhaust pipes and rearview mirrors covered in matte aluminum.

Sitting in the Scirocco R, the front seats are quite comfortable for people with a height of 1.65 meters, taller people will feel a bit cramped. The soundproofing on the sports car is quite good, but it becomes less attractive if behind the wheel is a driver who is passionate about speed, addicted to the howling exhaust sound after each throttle press.

If you only drive on the street, at slow speeds, the noise entering the cabin is negligible. The shock absorbers are stiff even in Comfort mode, typical of German sports cars. The steering wheel is solid and steady. The air conditioner cools deeply and quickly, suitable for the weather in the South.

The cockpit is quite spacious for people with a height of 1.65 meters, taller people will be a bit cramped.

The 2-liter turbocharged engine has 252 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 280 Nm. The drive system is front-wheel drive, quite unusual among German cars. The accelerator, brakes and steering wheel of the Scirocco give the driver confidence. The steering wheel has no play, the accelerator is smooth but responsive and the brakes are tight and firm.

In the sports coupe segment, although sharing the chassis and engine with the Audi TT, the Scirocco R does not take the Audi TT as a competitor.

Scirocco's two competitors, Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ, have stopped importing in Vietnam for many years now. Occasionally, cars are sold at dealerships as registered cars at "shocking" prices. However, Volkswagen distributor has taken the risk of bringing Scirocco back to Vietnam after 6 years of absence.

The sporty design, unfamiliar brand and price of 1.7 billion VND in Vietnam make the German brand car difficult to reach ordinary customers or first-time car buyers, mainly for those who already have a car and want to buy another car model, less "colliding" and having a strange feeling.

According to VNE