The Volkswagen Scirocco will be available with a new engine from the new year.

An efficient entry-level engine will be available with the model from January 4th 2010.

From then, buyers will be able to order the two-door compact coupe with the 1.4-litre TSI 122 PS engine at a recommended retail price of £18,860.

The new engine means that the car can accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 9.7 seconds and has a top speed of 124 mph.

With a small capacity, the new Scirocco is economical – returning a healthy combined economy figure of 44.1 mpg and CO2 emissions of 146 g/km.

The Scirocco has a number of new features including a six-CD autochanger with iPod preparation, rain and dusk sensors, a multifunction computer, air conditioning and 17-inch ‘Donington’ alloy wheels and safety features including ABS, ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme) and six airbags.

Volkswagen’s Passat was recently named as Large Used Car of the Decade at the CAP awards.

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