Volkswagen T-Roc 2018
Volkswagen T-Roc petrol engines
The 1.5-litre TSI EVO is the newest engine in the range and promises to be another highlight. Economy sits just below that of the 1.0-litre TSI, but there’s a useful boost in performance thanks to its 148bhp, cutting the 0-62mph time to 8.3 seconds.
The fastest petrol model in the range (at least until the rumoured 300bhp T-Roc R arrives) is the 187bhp 2.0-litre TSI model. This is currently only available with four-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and while economy and emissions suffer as a result, the performance on offer is punchy, hitting 62mph in 7.2 seconds.
In this specification, the T-Roc gains adjustable drive modes that allow you to tailor the car to your needs with adjustments to the throttle, steering and suspension. Adjusted just so, the T-Roc 2.0-litre TSI can be fun behind the wheel. The balance between ride and handling is excellent and the car settles down nicely at a cruise.
Around town, the car’s great visibility, easily judged extremities and eager performance make it easier to drive than some of its less wieldy rivals.
Front-end design
Appealling plan components make T-Roc styling that is both certain and expressive. In front, these components are the wide radiator grille unit with coordinated double headlights. The top forms of the headlights use Drove innovation, while the fog light lodgings have an incredibly low-profile structure. This was empowered by independent lodgings for the blinker, the daytime running lights and the cornering lights in the guard. The repositioned light mark makes the T-Roc obvious around evening time too. A thin chrome strip isolates the radiator grille and headlights from the hood that is huge in SUV style.
Moving descending, the mix of radiator grille and headlights is surrounded by a more extensive chrome complement; this parallel component traverses the whole front end. The chrome complement, radiator grille and headlights together underscore the width and strength of the T-Roc. The guard cross board is additionally particular; it is painted in body shading and, as referenced, coordinates the Drove daytime running lights and blinkers. There are two forms of these light modules. The base adaptation contains even Drove daytime running light units, or more them the blinker units. In the top form, the daytime running lights and blinker lights are shaped by a solitary round Drove component. The white daytime running lights change to an orange shading for the blinkers. On the sides, haze lights with cornering lights move descending into the dark plastic surfaces of the guard.
Design of the side profile
The lines of the long, extended side profile are especially influenced by a distinctive chrome element. It is a standard feature that upgrades every version of the Volkswagen T-Roc, extending from the A-pillars over the entire side roof line and into the C-pillars. The latter are swept back, as on a coupé, and have the visual look of a Targa bar in a longitudinal direction. Together with the chrome trim strips, they lend the side profile a completely distinct dynamic character, whose form is reminiscent of that of a coupé. This effect is reinforced when the T-Roc is ordered in a bi-colour design. That is because the new model is the first Volkswagen SUV that can be ordered in a bi-coloured finish with a visually contrasting roof section (including A-pillars and exterior mirror housings).
Essentially, the chrome strip, the additional light edges on the roof, the roofline that descends coupé-like towards the rear, the distinctive C-pillars and bi-colour paint make the T-Roc appear lower than it actually is. Connecting to the area beneath the window surfaces is the character line. This light edge is designed as a sharp undercut. To the left and right it meets the muscular wheel arches. A strong shoulder section has been created in the radius of the rear wheel arch. Rugged dark plastic wrap-around off-road trim pieces protect the body in the area of the wheel arches, the side sills and the front and rear body.
Rear body design
The consistent, horizontal layout of the rear body is structured over three levels. Viewed from top to bottom, there is the roof transition including the rear window; then there is the middle surface with LED tail lights in 3D design, the VW badge and central T-Roc signature in chrome; finally, there is the bumper area. This three-level structure gives the SUV a lower, wider and more sporty look. At the top on the left and right, the boot lid is framed by the C-pillars.
Towards the rear, the C-pillars are completely under the glass of the tinted rear windscreen, which creates a strong impression of width. The styling of the rear bumper is just as distinctive as that of its counterpart at the front. Upward and to the sides it frames the rear lid. On the sides of the bumper there are plastic elements (in honeycomb design) and reflectors on the painted surface. On the lower-most level are the exhaust pipe trims towards the sides (in chrome look in the 'Style' and 'Sport') and a diffuser in the middle.
'Style' and 'Sport'
Further personalisation begins by selecting one of the two higher positioned equipment lines 'Style' or 'Sport'. They build on the base version and are on the same level in terms of equipment. However, their configurations differ significantly from one another. Their names already refer to the focal points of their respective basic configurations. The T-Roc Style is marked by exclusive accents such as the interior trim panels that can be ordered in one of four colours.
Meanwhile, the emphasis of the T-Roc Sport is on sporty features such as the standard sport comfort seats. Both versions are also offered with different bi-colour paints (standard in 'Style', optional in 'Sport'). In addition, the 'Style' and 'Sport' can be extended with an R-Line package; its features include numerous body elements such as special R-Line bumpers and side sills. An overview of the key differentiating characteristics of the two exclusive and equivalently featured trim lines 'Style' and 'Sport' compared with one another and with the base version 'T-Roc' (sample features):
Diesel engines
It feels gutsy when you put your foot down, and doesn't seem as noisy as other diesels with this much power, even when you really wring it for all it can give. Front-wheel drive and a six-speed manual gearbox are standard, or you can opt for 4MOTION four-wheel drive and a seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox. The latter is very smooth between gears, but we did find it hangs on to third gear for an inordinate amount of time before changing up.
Adaptive chassis control and progressive steering
The Volkswagen T-Roc can be further adapted to the driver's personal preferences via a range of convenience systems that is exceptionally large for this vehicle class. They include features such as adaptive chassis control (DCC). The system's electrically adjustable dampers make it possible to make the T-Roc running gear tuning very sporty, or more pliant, as an alternative to the normal tuning.
The car's dynamic character and comfort are also optimised by progressive steering, which was originally introduced in the Golf GTI (enables better control in a sporty mode of driving and offers added ease of steering during manoeuvring). Other convenience systems include electric actuation of the boot lid, the keyless locking and starting system Keyless Access, auxiliary heating and ventilation, a two-zone Climatronic system and steering wheel heating. The optional panoramic sunroof brings ample light into the T-Roc interior. It is 870 mm wide and 1,364 mm long, which makes this tilting/sliding sunroof - which consists of two glass parts - the largest in the market segment.
Innovative assistance systems
In its market segment, the Volkswagen T-Roc is in a league of its own when it comes to its assistance systems. Standard features on all T-Roc vehicles include: the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, the active lane keeping system Lane Assist and the Front Assist area monitoring system with Pedestrian Monitoring and City Emergency Braking. All T-Roc Style models are also equipped with the Driver Alert System. Other options that can be configured for the SUV include eleven additional assistance systems. An overview of all T-Roc systems:
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