Making a decision on a brand new car is a big one and before rushing into anything, many of us will refer to reviews online and in magazines and newspapers to help us to make an informed decision and choose between a handful of similar options. However, this can be a time consuming process! So here at Little Green Car Leasing, we're going to be putting together regular ‘review round ups’ – quick to read, easily digestible breakdowns of reviews published for some of our best buys. For more info on what's involved with leasing go to our Personal Car Leasing and Business Car Leasing pages.
First up is one that we love: the Volkswagen Scirocco - a sleek and stylish coupe with high performance.
Here’s what some of the most respected reviews had to say.
AutoCar
"Again Golf based but with the promise of far sleeker looks and a sporty driving experience, the latest Volkswagen Scirocco is intended to inject the VW range with some desirability. VW's have long been known as much for how little they do wrong, as much for how they do right - the Scirocco manages to shift that balance by offering a tempting package at a surprisingly affordable price tag.”
TopGear
“It’s ruddy good, is what it is. The Scirocco retains the funky spirit of the original but blends this with modern practicality and driving satisfaction. Indeed, Volkswagen has now enhanced this with the facelifted model, adding further polish to the package”
WhatCar
“A sleek coupe that competes with the likes of the Audi TT, BMW 2 Series Coupe, Renault Megane Coupe and Seat Leon SC. It’s pretty practical, thanks to its ability to seat four people with comparative ease, and won’t break the bank to run.”
The Independent
“The range of engines means you can do varying speeds, from brisk to ballistic – the range-topping Scirocco R is a beast of a thing, but even the 1.4 TSI in the entry-level model is fast enough to put a smile on your face. The diesel options have plenty of oomph, too.
It’s not the very most engaging coupe you can buy, but it steers with precision and holds the road very well. While it might sound odd that we don’t rate the R model as highly as its lower-spec brethren, however, this is because it’s priced against better rivals – the Audi TT, for example, feels much lighter on its feet.”
CarBuyer
“With excellent engines and styling, the Scirocco is easy to like, but we also find it expensive next to rivals. The Scirocco can also fall foul of comparisons with the Golf, especially the three-door GTD, which is cheaper, far more practical and more up-to-date. It’s also even better to drive.
The Scirocco also faces stiff competition from the Peugeot RCZ, which is attractive, fun to drive and came 67th in our 2016 Driver Power owner satisfaction survey. The VW didn’t appear in the results, but came 99th in 2015. You can rely on the Scirocco to be safe, however, with a five-star score from Euro NCAP.”
Little Green Car Leasing Summary
It seems as though critics are going crazy for the Volkswagen Scirocco’s fun and sleek design, economic running costs, comfort and practicality but with some reservations made about the price. However, our leasing deals at Little Green Car Leasing are extremely competitive, starting at just under £180 a month! To speak to one of our friendly advisers about this car today, just give us a call on: 01491 61551