Introduction
During the past two decades Volkswagen epitomized the concept of incremental innovation in terms of vehicle design, practicality and performance. This concept is most apparent with their recent introduction of the Golf 6 GTi. As Fifth Gear explains, the new GTi has 10 more horsepower, is 10% faster, 10% more fuel efficient and produce 10% less carbon emissions. All of this not only adds to an already exceptional car, but also makes the Golf 6 GTi a well respected successor to the Golf 5.
So, what were the Germans trying to prove when they introduced the new Scirocco?
Just look at the Facts:
The Scirocco is 3% more expensive, 5% less powerful and about 15% less practical than it’s big brother rival. Then again, comparing the Scirocco to a GTi, would be like comparing a pair of designer fashion boots to a pair of advanced running shoes. Not only does the Scirocco challenge Volkswagen’s method of incremental innovation, but completely ignores it in exchange for radical invention.
Welcome to the World of the Scirocco.