The most important facts about the new T-Roc
Ready to Roc
Starting in Portugal for the world‘s markets: The new T-Roc.
A fresh breeze in compact design – that's Volkswagen's new T-Roc, a crossover that combines the commanding presence of an SUV with the qualities of a sporty, compact hatchback. Notable strengths include easy access, high seating, excellent visibility, and a spacious interior.
The T-Roc is the Volkswagen brand's fourth SUV model. "The world wants SUVs," brand CEO Herbert Diess is convinced. "The T-Roc marks a milestone in our SUV campaign and sets a new benchmark in the booming SUV segment." Diess continues: "With its functionality, dynamism, and technology, the T-Roc embodies all the strong Volkswagen qualities. It is a milestone in our SUV campaign."
Brand CEO Herbert Diess explains the latest Volkswagen to German chancellor Angela Merkel.
The name
Four letters, one statement – the T-Roc. The "T" emphasizes its close relationship with the Tiguan and Touareg. The "Roc" derives from the English word "rock," and also underscores the car's SUV qualities.
The dimensions
This crossover model is 4.23 meters long, which makes it 25 centimeters shorter than the Tiguan. It measures 1.81 meters in width without the outside mirrors, and is 1.57 meters high. This makes it eight centimeters higher taller than the Golf.
The engines
The car comes equipped with one of six efficient TSI and TDI engines from 85 kW/115 hp to 140 kW/ 190 hp. The 190-hp version transfers power to all four wheels with 4MOTION and 7-speed DSG as standard features.
Also in Ravennablue Metallic and the roof in Pure White: One of the six engines will keep it moving.
The cockpit
The new generation of the Active Info display is a striking feature of the interior. As the highest point in the cockpit, the touchscreen of this infotainment system offers excellent visibility. The 8.0-inch version has a glass screen – as high-grade as a tablet.
Colourful and fancy: The interior.
Space
Plenty of room for five people. All enjoy high seating, and the driver is a good 57 cm above the road. The luggage compartment behind the rear seats has a volume of 445 liters, or up to 1,290 liters when the rear seats are folded down. Here the T-Roc leads every other car in its class.
The rear-seat can be folded. This way the T-Roc offers around 1.300 litres of cargo space.
The assistants
Here the T-Roc is playing in the top league. Even the base version includes, for example, the ambient traffic monitoring system Front Assist with city emergency braking and pedestrian monitoring, the Multi-Collision Brake, and Lane Assist.
Colors
Cool, bi-color paintwork – the roof, the A-pillars, and the two outside mirrors can be painted upon demand in one of three hues. The interior is also colorful. The base version of the T-Roc comes with a dash pad in decorative Deep Black matt. Other colors are also possible. Klaus Bischoff, head of design with Volkswagen brand explains: „We've put a crossover on the road with a very expressive, almost daring, design. These emotional elements add to its appeal."
Klaus Bischoff explains the expressive lines.
The new T-Roc will be launched in nearly all the major world markets. For Europe, the new SUV will be made at the Portuguese Palmela plant, about 45 kilometres southeast of Lisbon. It will come onto the market in November.
Finally they are allowed to show it: Portugese employees and their latest product.
In Germany, the vehicle will be positioned in the €20,000 class. German customers can already order the car. Starting November, it will be available in all other European markets.