In an unexpected twist of fate, Volkswagen is reportedly considering bringing back the Scirocco nameplate in the form of a fully electric sportscar. While the project has yet to receive the green light for production, a low-slung coupe with dual electric motors and a Porsche-derived platform could serve as the perfect base for a revived Scirocco.
VW has officially confirmed that both the GTI and R nameplates will continue to exist in the EV-only future, decorating the grilles of the upcoming hot hatchbacks, wagons, SUVs, and sedans. While these versions certainly make the VW ID family more desirable, a more traditional coupe would definitely be a welcome addition to the range.
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As reported by Autocar, VW is currently “studying internal design, engineering, and manufacturing proposals” for a return of the Scirocco. Insider sources suggest that the model could reach production by 2028 if approved by VW CEO, Thomas Schafer.
A possible contestant for the underpinnings is the PPE architecture developed by Audi and Porsche. The same platform will be used in the next generation of the Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman, as well as in the production version of the Cupra Dark Rebel Concept and the rumored next-gen Audi TT. The Scirocco could use a modified version of the PPE platform, benefiting from dual electric motors, a slim battery pack, and sharp driving dynamics.
If the reports are true, the fourth-gen Scirocco will be the first that isn’t sharing its platform with the equivalent Golf, since the next generation of the iconic hatchback will ride on the SSP architecture.
While it is too early to talk about the design of the fourth-gen VW Scirocco, we created a speculatory rendering to hype things up. The proportions of the low-slung sportscar are based on spy shots of the Porsche 718 Boxster, borrowing styling cues from the VW ID. GTI Concept. As with its predecessors, the new Scirocco is rumored to have a four-seater cabin, adding a bit of practicality into the mix. This could be achieved by a longer wheelbase compared to the strictly two-seater siblings.
Note: The renderings in this story are not related to nor endorsed by Volkswagen
