Volkswagen says no Scirocco for the U.S., we’re deeply hurt

Posted: Apr 07, 2009
Filed under: Hybrids, Green News, Industry News, Volkswagen

It’s been rumored for some time now that Volkswagen is considering the Scirocco for the stateside. At the end of last year, we even heard reports that the Scirocco may come to the U.S. as a limited-edition high-performance hatchback so it doesn’t hurt the sales of the Golf or the GTI.

Unfortunately, according to Tom Wegehaupt, Volkswagen of America’s PR coordinator, plans to bring the Scirocco to the U.S. have been cancelled. Wegehaupt told AutoBlog that the company couldn’t make a business case for a U.S. Scirocco and feared that it may take away from the new 206-hp Volkswagen GTI.

Now, you can either settle for the GTI or you can call Volkswagen and express your anger.

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- By: The Daily Auto Editor

Source: AutoBlog

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  • Pat
    stupid VW ... horrible decision
  • VWRABBI
    THIS IS TERRIBLE NEWS! I WAS HOPING THIS WOULD BE MY NEXT VW! I LOVE THESE AND THINK THIS WOULD DO GREAT HERE!
    NOT OK....THIS IS NOT OK
  • Dr. David Banner
    Don't make me angry

    Volkswagen wouldn't like me when I am angry!!!!
  • PBH09
    I honestly did not care about whether or not the Scirocco comes to the U.S.

    ...until I saw that picture of the blue one above.

    Now I think it's one of the coolest cars I've seen in a while and VW is seriously stupid if they think THAT can in any way even compete with a Golf. Puhhh-leaze
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