The T-Roc automatically changes lanes on the motorway and parks autonomously up to 50 metres
Good to know
- Simply activation of ACC – ACC Adaptive Cruise Control is available as an option for retrospective activation in the basic version of the T-Roc
- Travel Assist enhanced – New version of the optional system allows for assisted motorway lane changes and even more balanced control
- Parking via smartphone – With the optional remote function, the new T-Roc can be easily driven into and out of parking spaces from outside the vehicle using a smartphone
- Driverless driving into and out of parking spaces – With the optional memory function, the T-Roc memorises the route to a parking space and can then park automatically
Greater safety and convenience
Top-down innovation. For many decades, Volkswagen has been bringing progress to the masses and thus also the safety and comfort of its vehicles. The new T-Roc is yet another example of an approach that how economies of scale and synergies between individual model series can be used to offer technical innovations in all segments. This is because the second generation of the best-selling SUV is based on the MQB evo – the latest stage in the evolution of the modular transverse matrix, a modular technology system whose systems are also used in the large Tayron or the mid-range best-seller Passat. As the latest MQB-evo product line, the T-Roc now benefits from all the hardware and software developments from this modular system. This includes a new development stage of Travel Assist, which also supports automatic lane changes on board the T-Roc. Predictive control for speed limits, bends, junctions and roundabouts has also been improved. For the first time, the new T-Roc also has systems such as Park Assist Pro on board. This has a memory function that enables trained and thus fully automatic manoeuvring over distances of up to 50 metres by remote function and thus parking and exiting parking spaces via smartphone. Another new feature on board the T-Roc is the exit warning system, which can warn occupants before opening the doors if cars or bicycles are approaching from behind. This system was introduced in a similar form for the first time with the ID.7.
Overview of the standard assistance systems:
- Oncoming vehicle braking when turning and swerve support
- Driver Attention Monitor and Driver Alert System
- Auto Hold function for the electronic parking brake
- Park Distance Control (warning signals for obstacles at the front and rear)
- Speed limiter
- Cruise control system (prepared for subsequent activation of Adaptive Cruise Control ACC)
- Autonomous Emergency Braking Front Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Monitoring
- Lane keeping system Lane Assist
- Lane change system Side Assist with Rear Traffic Alert and exit warning system
- Dynamic Road Sign Display
Overview of optional or equipment-dependent assistance systems:
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Semi-automated driving assistance Travel Assist with assisted lane changing
- Rear view camera system
- Area View including rear view camera system
- Park Assist
- Park Assist Pro with memory function
New stages of evolution. Two of these optional assistance systems, Travel Assist and Park Assist, have undergone significant enhancements as demonstrated by a look at the new functions:
Travel Assist in the T-Roc. Thanks to a new software version and enhanced sensors, the optional Travel Assist is available for more traffic scenarios and reacts with even greater balance. For example, Travel Assist considers the route of the vehicle in front and remains active even if a lane marking disappears. In addition, the longitudinal guidance has become more balanced overall: speed limit changes can now be made intuitively by tapping the accelerator pedal. New in the T-Roc: in combination with the standard Side Assist and Park Assist Plus, which is also integrated in the corresponding package with Travel Assist, the system now allows for assisted lane changingon multi-lane motorways from approx. 68 km/h. When Travel Assist is active, it predictively integrates upcoming traffic routing, such as corners, roundabouts and junctions, into vehicle control and the displays. For instance, if there is a corner ahead and the set speed is too high for taking the corner, the system shows the message ‘Corner ahead’ and the speed is adjusted accordingly. This anticipatory response of Travel Assist means that the driver uses the assist system intuitively and therefore more frequently. Finally, Travel Assist can protect the people on board the T-Roc and other road users: Using the emergency function, it automatically steers the SUV onto the hard shoulder while honking and flashing the hazard warning lights and stops there if the driver is not responsive.
Park Assist with memory and remote function. The basic function of Park Assist Plus is a system that is already familiar from other Volkswagen models and allows assisted driving into parallel or bay parking spaces. Assisted driving out of parallel parking spaces is equally possible. The T-Roc takes over control of acceleration, braking and steering for this purpose. A new feature for T-Roc drivers is the memory function for the enhanced Park Assist Plus. With this feature, the system records the last 50 metres driven and thus the parking situation. The parking manoeuvre can be stored when the Volkswagen has come to a stop. When the T-Roc reaches this position again, it automatically offers to take over parking. Independent driving out of a parking space is also possible. Up to five parking manoeuvres can be stored. Remote parking is also new. Using Park Assist Pro and an app of the same name; it is now also possible to drive the T-Roc into and out of parking spaces remotely from outside the vehicle using a smartphone. The key word here is top-down technology: This remote parking function was possible for the first time in the luxury-class SUV, the Touareg. Now this system has also been introduced in Volkswagen’s large-volume SUV models, the Tayron, Tiguan and T-Roc.