Maybe you have heard the closing movements of The Four Seasons: Summer by Vivaldi? Since this is really one of the more well-known pieces of Classical (OK, Baroque for those pedantic) songs, you likely have. This piece is really a musical interpretation of the sirocco, a furious, hot wind that frequently sweeps over the Mediterranean throughout the "Dog Times" of summer warmth.

Now, a sports coupe ought to be quick, and it ought to be quick, when the Volkswagen Sirocco desires to meet its remarkable title. And warm. And exhilarating. Does the Volkswagen Scirocco meet the sleek body-shape and deliver on its title? Well, judge yourself. The 118 kW Volkswagen Sirocco can the 0-100 km/h sprint in 8.0 seconds, only to help you compare both versions.

The Volkswagen Scirocco appears like it may do all this, also. The headlights appear fantastic and focussed, an opinion that's mirrored by the fog lights beneath. The lines are clear, aerodynamic and unruffled - the Volkswagen Sirocco even looks great from the panoramic see. The twin chrome exhausts in the back are merely one of many small touches of sleek Euro category - precisely what you should anticipate from a Volkswagen.

The styling doesn't stop in the exterior, as you could visualize. The lowerpriced 1.4 litre is wellappointed, with functions such as the climate-control, the multifunction display and cup-holders dispersed for easy-access throughout the dash - and don't forget the leather sportsstyled steering-wheel. Cruise-control, a cooled glove-box and an 8-speaker CD/radio system with auxiliary input jack v Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4's inside features. Both version of Volkswagen Sirocco seats four, with all the back seats capable of being folded flat.

All VWs manage nicely, as well as the Volkswagen Scirocco is no exception. This coupe enjoys being on the street and wants to remain on it! The management could be enhanced even more using the optional chassis control bundle.

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