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The reviews are in! As expected it drives well like most cars under the VAG umbrella do. I think the design is fantastic and amongst the best from VW in a long time. However it seems like it was developed to sell VW badges as most reviews mention hard plastics throughout the cabin which is unlike VW custom of using soft touch materials. It's borderline a Skoda with a VW badge. Understandably cuts are necessary to make a make is available to customers who find the Tiguan too expensive or utilitarian. The T-Roc is more of a crossover than an SUV.
Kudos to VW for the uncompromised exterior. It looks more premium and trendy than the Q2.
CarBuyer: Volkswagen T-Roc SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc SUV
The Volkswagen T-Roc is a small family SUV built to rival the Peugeot 3008, Nissan Juke, MINI Countryman and premium offerings like the BMW X1, Mercedes GLA and Audi Q2. It’s designed to be far more exciting to look at than previous Volkswagen products and is aimed at buyers who value style as much as practicality. The T-Roc is a good-looking car as a result, with lots of sharp lines in its bodywork and a large range of colours to pick from.
T-Roc buyers will eventually be able to choose from five engines, but only petrol models are available at the time of launch. There are three, starting with the entry-level 113bhp 1.0-litre TSI that’s found across the VW range. The latest 148bhp 1.5-litre TSI EVO is also available, while the largest petrol option is the 187bhp 2.0-litre TSI, which is only available in conjunction with Volkswagen’s 4MOTION four-wheel-drive system and its seven-speed automatic DSG gearbox. A 144bhp 1.6-litre engine is the entry point for diesel T-Roc buyers and is likely to sell well, while the 2.0-litre TDI can be had with either 147 or 187bhp.
There’s a simple three-tier range initially: SE, Design and SEL. Entry-level SE trim brings a fairly decent level of standard equipment, including 17-inch alloys, LED running lights, roof rails, cloth seats, an infotainment system with an eight-inch screen, DAB radio and Bluetooth phone connectivity that can connect two phones simultaneously, along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality.
All models get adaptive cruise control with automatic emergency braking (AEB), lane-keeping assistance and front and rear parking sensors. Step up to Design trim and besides 17-inch alloys, you can begin to make the most of the T-Roc’s design, with contrasting roof colours, sporty bodywork additions and flashes of colour in the interior.
A cheaper entry-level S model, along with a sportily styled R-Design model, will arrive later.
Standard equipment doesn’t increase dramatically until you reach SEL spec, which adds four-wheel drive to some engines, 18-inch alloys, LED headlights, an uprated infotainment system with sat nav and Volkswagen’s Active Info display, which replaces traditional dials with a 10.3-inch TFT screen behind the steering wheel that can be customised to your liking.
The T-Roc is pleasant to drive, offering a good balance between comfort and handling. The top-spec SEL model fitted with the 2.0-litre petrol engine, four-wheel drive and seven-speed gearbox makes for a good combination for keen drivers, however most buyers will probably be well served by one of the less powerful engines.
If our experience of Volkswagen engines in other models is anything to go by, it’s likely that even these smaller engines will offer great economy but surprisingly eager performance.
For a more detailed look at the Volkswagen T-Roc, read on for the rest of our in-depth review.
Source: Volkswagen T-Roc SUV
Kudos to VW for the uncompromised exterior. It looks more premium and trendy than the Q2.
CarBuyer: Volkswagen T-Roc SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc SUV
The Volkswagen T-Roc is a small family SUV built to rival the Peugeot 3008, Nissan Juke, MINI Countryman and premium offerings like the BMW X1, Mercedes GLA and Audi Q2. It’s designed to be far more exciting to look at than previous Volkswagen products and is aimed at buyers who value style as much as practicality. The T-Roc is a good-looking car as a result, with lots of sharp lines in its bodywork and a large range of colours to pick from.
T-Roc buyers will eventually be able to choose from five engines, but only petrol models are available at the time of launch. There are three, starting with the entry-level 113bhp 1.0-litre TSI that’s found across the VW range. The latest 148bhp 1.5-litre TSI EVO is also available, while the largest petrol option is the 187bhp 2.0-litre TSI, which is only available in conjunction with Volkswagen’s 4MOTION four-wheel-drive system and its seven-speed automatic DSG gearbox. A 144bhp 1.6-litre engine is the entry point for diesel T-Roc buyers and is likely to sell well, while the 2.0-litre TDI can be had with either 147 or 187bhp.
There’s a simple three-tier range initially: SE, Design and SEL. Entry-level SE trim brings a fairly decent level of standard equipment, including 17-inch alloys, LED running lights, roof rails, cloth seats, an infotainment system with an eight-inch screen, DAB radio and Bluetooth phone connectivity that can connect two phones simultaneously, along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality.
All models get adaptive cruise control with automatic emergency braking (AEB), lane-keeping assistance and front and rear parking sensors. Step up to Design trim and besides 17-inch alloys, you can begin to make the most of the T-Roc’s design, with contrasting roof colours, sporty bodywork additions and flashes of colour in the interior.
A cheaper entry-level S model, along with a sportily styled R-Design model, will arrive later.
Standard equipment doesn’t increase dramatically until you reach SEL spec, which adds four-wheel drive to some engines, 18-inch alloys, LED headlights, an uprated infotainment system with sat nav and Volkswagen’s Active Info display, which replaces traditional dials with a 10.3-inch TFT screen behind the steering wheel that can be customised to your liking.
The T-Roc is pleasant to drive, offering a good balance between comfort and handling. The top-spec SEL model fitted with the 2.0-litre petrol engine, four-wheel drive and seven-speed gearbox makes for a good combination for keen drivers, however most buyers will probably be well served by one of the less powerful engines.
If our experience of Volkswagen engines in other models is anything to go by, it’s likely that even these smaller engines will offer great economy but surprisingly eager performance.
For a more detailed look at the Volkswagen T-Roc, read on for the rest of our in-depth review.
Source: Volkswagen T-Roc SUV
