Volkswagen has announced a new entry-level specification and two additional engines for the Scirocco coupé, which are now available for ordering from Volkswagen Retailers. Prices for the entry-level model, fitted with a 1.4-litre TSI 160 PS engine, start at £18,790 RRP on the road, opening the possibility of Scirocco ownership to a wider audience.

At launch in September, the Scirocco was only available in range-topping GT trim. The new engines are now available in base trim which still benefits from a comprehensive list of standard equipment including a six-CD autochanger, rain and dusk sensor, multifunction computer, air conditioning and exclusive 17-inch ‘Donington' alloy wheels.  Safety features also, of course, remain a priority, with ABS, ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme) and six airbags all standard.

The 1.4-litre TSI 160 PS engine accelerates the Scirocco from 0 to 62 mph in just 8.0 seconds while returning 42.8 mpg (combined) and emitting 154 g/km of CO2. In addition, the new entry-level and GT models are now available with Volkswagen's popular 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS common rail diesel engine linked to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic DSG gearbox. Both manual and DSG versions reach 62 mph in 9.3 seconds while achieving a combined figure of 55.4 mpg (51.4 for DSG) and 134 g/km of CO2 (145 for DSG).

Volkswagen Scirocco

The Scirocco is the most technically advanced production coupé that Volkswagen has produced and all models also benefit from Adaptive Chassis Control (ACC) which operates via a set of four electrically adjustable dampers to alter the car's suspension, steering and throttle response set-up, and allows the driver to choose the most appropriate setting for the journey.

Scirocco model line-up and pricing

Price, £ (RRP OTR)

CO2 emissions, g/km

Scirocco

1.4-litre TSI 160 PS 6 spd manual

18,790

154

2.0-litre TDI 140 PS 6 spd manual

19,515

134

2.0-litre TDI 140 PS 6 spd auto DSG

20,845

145

Scirocco GT

2.0-litre TSI 200 PS 6 spd manual

20,940

179

2.0-litre TSI 200 PS 6 spd auto DSG

22,270

179

2.0-litre TDI 140 PS 6 spd manual

20,440

134

2.0-litre TDI 140 PS 6 spd auto DSG

21,770

145