2012 Volkswagen Scirocco GTS

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco GTS

The Leipzig Motor Show may not mean much to Americans, but in Germany it is a great opportunity for local auto makers to promote their vehicles and reveal new special edition models. One such German automaker taking advantage of the show is Volkswagen with this very cool Scirocco GTS. This special edition is based on the 2.0 TSI 210 HP version and adds some pretty impressive features.

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco GTS

The Scirocco GTS features a very cool white exterior paint finish combined with black-and red "go faster" strips, red exterior mirrors, a new set of 18-inch "Thunder" wheels, and a new rear spoiler and diffuser similar to the ones seen on the Scirocco R.

The GTS’ interior gets an exclusive gear knob, beautiful leather upholstery with red stitching, and a logo.

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco GTS

No pricing has been announced at this point, but we’ll check back with more details when the Volkswagen Scirocco GTS makes its official debut at the AMI 2012.

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco GTS

2013 Volkswagen Golf R Convertible

2013 Volkswagen Golf R Convertible

Volkswagen is already offering a Convertible and a GTI Convertible for their Golf line, so it would be ridiculous not to apply the same treatment to the most powerful model in the Golf line-up: the R version. Our spy photographers have caught the first prototype for the R Convertible, proving that Volkswagen is getting serious about dominating the automotive world.

2013 Volkswagen Golf R Convertible

While the GTI Convertible is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that delivers 210 HP, the R Convertible will get the same engine as its hatchback brother: a 2.0 Liter turbocharged four cylinder engine that delivers 270 HP (the US version gets a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine that delivers a total of 256 HP). It’s still unclear if the convertible will also get four-wheel drive, but we think it will need it to get all the power to the road.

2013 Volkswagen Golf R Convertible

Just like the Golf R, the Convertible version will be distinguished by a sportier look and new wheels with bigger brakes.

2013 Volkswagen Golf R Convertible

2013 Volkswagen Golf R Convertible

2013 Volkswagen Golf R Convertible