VW States That Scirocco Will Only Make a Comeback If It Remains Authentic to Its Origins | Carscoops

      Volkswagen does not intend to follow Ford's lead, which has brought back the Capri as an electric crossover.

      VW's CEO has stated that historic names will not be revived unless they genuinely embody the essence of the original vehicle.

      Schafer reassures enthusiasts that no Scirocco crossovers or SUVs are planned for Volkswagen.

      The head of the German brand criticized Ford for using the Capri name for an SUV.

      In recent years, many automotive manufacturers have chosen to revive classic nameplates by applying them to new vehicles. We've seen the electric Ford Capri, the redesigned Acura Integra and RSX, Honda’s updated Prelude, the return of the Opel/Vauxhall Frontera, and even the comeback of the Renault 5. However, Volkswagen has so far avoided this trend. That is, until recently, when the company indicated it might consider reviving older model names, but only if it is justified (which is a refreshing idea).

      Safeguarding the Scirocco's Legacy

      VW CEO Thomas Schafer remarked that any new model associated with a legendary nameplate must possess the same "genes" as the original. If it doesn't, then it won't happen. Schafer particularly mentioned the Scirocco, assuring fans that the name will not be used for an unworthy model.

      “The Scirocco is a very special model,” he stated. "I can think of a few others, but if it doesn't strongly reflect the DNA of the original car, then [we would] prefer to give it a new name and create something else,” he told Autocar.

      Current owners of the Scirocco will be pleased to learn this, as they won't have to worry about VW releasing a version as inappropriate as a Scirocco crossover or SUV anytime soon. Interestingly, there are discussions about the Scirocco possibly returning as an electric sports car, potentially sharing the platform with the new electric Porsche Boxster and Cayman.

      In his discussion with the magazine, Schafer was asked about the newly revived Ford Capri and criticized it as a “mistake.”

      “Based on consumer feedback, it’s a mistake,” he stated. “If you call something what it is not, you must be very cautious. If it’s labeled as a GTI, it better be a GTI. It’s our model, and it has to be true to its genes.”

      Last year, reports suggested that a new Scirocco could arrive by 2028—if it receives approval. If it proceeds, the revived Scirocco could utilize the same PPE platform developed by Audi and Porsche, potentially offering dual electric motors and exceeding the performance of the VW Golf R.

      While this seems intriguing, it's essential to remember that VW is currently facing some financial challenges. Therefore, even though the concept of an electric Scirocco might be appealing, it likely won’t be a priority for VW in the near future, especially with numerous other priorities to address.