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VW customer services don't know their arse from their elbow. Check out the price list Page 5 - http://cdn.volkswagen.co.uk/assets/common/pdf/pricelists/scirocco-pricelist.pdf – MDI (Multi Device Interface) with USB and iPod connection cables It's a bit strange that the leads don't come with the car from the factory, and the dealer has to add them at PDI, but that's how it is. Check out IPod Connection - Roccopedia

Yes it is a different cable, but it should be included by the dealer too. You should get both cables as standard (I know it's only £25 for one, but it's the principle!)

The iPod and USB leads for the MDI should be supplied with the car. They don't come from the factory but the dealer is meant to add them during PDI. You shouldn't have to pay for them.

It's coming... http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_594/car_photo_297234_25.jpg

Autoexpress have just published some renderings of the R20: Ultimate Golf’s ready to turn up the heat | Auto Express News | News | Auto Express

If you download the Scirocco price list pdf you should see them under the dealer fit options

You don't lose the MDI with Dynaudio, you just get a different amp/speakers. The standard RCD510 head unit has a built in 6 disk changer, SD card input and MDI for ipod/usb connections.

Factory fit only it appears - see P8 of http://cdn.volkswagen.co.uk/assets/common/pdf/pricelists/scirocco-pricelist.pdf

It's available now and costs £345 on the GT. See the latest price list on vw.co.uk

Misterc, thanks for the thanks. Glad to be of help. I'm definitely getting a Scirocco - should be ordering in the next few weeks. I've held off for a bit as I was waiting until after I'd been to the Paris motor show (which was last week). I wanted to see what the MK6 GTi was like in the flesh before deciding whether to go for that or a 'roc. The MK6 GTi was a bit of a disappointment in real life. It just looks too similar to my MK5. The white 'roc that they had on display looked much more special IMO. So that's what I'm going to order, with truffle leather, xenons, dab, dynaudio, parking sensors and folding mirrors. Just need to sort out a final lease quote on my company scheme

Some different pics are available at VW Golf GTI in Paris - So sieht der neue Golf GTI aus - autobild.de

I don't think the engine features vavelift. Autoexpress say that the increase in bhp is due to tweaks to the induction system. The CO2 emissions are 178g/km, which are quite a bit higher than the 2.0T engine in the new A4 (154g/km). Torque is significantly less too - 206lb/ft vs 260lb/ft

Autoexpress also state that the engine is essentially the same as in the current GTi. Which is disappointing as I expected it to get the new Audi engine with valvelift and much lower emissions

Just read in the Scirocco brochure that if you spec rear parking sensors, you get a visual display (graphic) of what's behind you on the RCD510.

The 6 CD changer is built into the head unit I believe. There is no external autochanger AFAIK.

In case anyone is wondering what the standard head unit in the Scirocco looks like, there are some pics available on the following links: VW-Antares.net - RCD510 : présentation TOURANPASSION :: Voir le sujet - RCD 510 - VW Touran - le site And a video on Youtube: YouTube - VW Tiguan - Radio CD RCD 510 Mp3 Touch Screen Looks like a big improvement over the standard unit in my GTi.

You can see them on the volkswagen.de Scirocco microsite. You have to pick a Scirocco in a certain colour (can't remember which) to see them as each colour has a different spec. They do look very nice.

It sounds like there is going to be a Scirocco R20: Volkswagen Scirocco | evo News | News | evo

I hope so. I think VW fit a version of it in the Tiguan which displays tracks on the head unit. See this thread for details: 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Compact SUV - CarSpace Automotive Forums

The new VW "media interface" is standard equipment so you can attach your iPod to this I believe. The only other large alloys I've seen are the 19" Helios ones which appear to be dealer-fit only (i.e. pricey)

Car Magazine review: VW Scirocco GT (2009) CAR review | Road Testing Reviews | Car Magazine Online Whatcar review: Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe Car Review Summary - What Car? Evo Magazine (Print) has a review this month too, and they give the Scirocco 4.5 stars out of 5

I surely won't be the first, but I will probably be ordering one later in the year when my company car lease ends. I want to test drive first before committing though. Would go for the following spec: 2.0 TSI 200bhp Manual Candy White Truffle Vienna Leather Panoramic Sunroof Bi-Xenons Dynaudio Speakers DAB Rear Parking Sensors Flat Tyre Indicator

Didn't see it on the provisional option list, but there is bound to be Bluetooth prep. It's around £400 on the Passat CC so would imagine a similar price on the Scirocco.

UPDATE: Original post updated with UK pricing, standard specification and optional extras

Autocar first drive: Autocar - Volkswagen Scirocco: driven on the road