After selling 4 490 units since its introduction in 2020, the new Volkswagen T-Roc will officially arrive on showroom floors to continue competing in the hotly contested subcompact crossover SUV segment.
The outgoing T-Roc has thus only been available on the market for two years and Volkswagen have already deemed it necessary to provide a minor update after we caught wind of a facelift at the end of last year; such is the rapid evolution of technology in the industry.
So what does the new Volkswagen T-Roc include then? The handsome SUV will be available to choose from either the 1,4 TSI capable of 110 kW and 250 N.m or 2,0 TSI motor with 140 kW and 320 N.m. Average fuel economy of between 6,3 L/100 km and 7,3 L/100 km can be achieved respectively. The Design equipment line boasts standard features which include LED headlights and taillights with two-tone paintwork, silver anodised roof rails, 17-inch alloys named after South Africa’s largest city and chrome elements rounding up the exterior aesthetic.
On the inside, a leather-wrapped multi-functional steering wheel greets the drivers with paddle shifters, Adaptive Cruise Control and other driving assists within easy reach. Behind it is a multi-colour Digital Cockpit flanked by a Composition Media Radio with 2-zone climate control beneath. Also included is keyless entry, Park Assist and Park Distance Control.
The T-Roc R-Line makes use of 19-inch Misano alloys and the IQ.Drive Package while the inside is comprehensively equipped with plush surfaces and niceties. This includes a multi-function sports steering wheel with touch control, Nappa leather seats and a dashboard, centre console and front door trim panels finished in Lava Stone. On the tech front, the new Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line includes the Sports Comfort Package with sport suspension, progressive steering and keyless entry included. Safety systems are plentiful too with lane keeping system, lane change assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking with Front Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control and Proactive passenger protection system for Front Assist and Side Assist.
Each new Volkswagen T-Roc will include a 3 year/120 000km warranty with pricing as follows:
T-Roc Design 1.4 TSI 110kW Tiptronic R563 800
T-Roc Design 2.0 TSI 140kW 4MOTION DSG® R627 300
T-Roc R-Line 2.0 TSI 140kW 4MOTION DSG® R660 400