Volkswagen’s T-Roc crossover is getting the R performance treatment with the T-ROC R to be available in Australia from August, priced from $59,300 (plus on-road costs).

Power comes from a 2-litre turbocharged TSI petrol engine, delivering 221kW of power and 400Nm of torque, mated to a 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG). 0-100km/h is done in 4.9 seconds.

The latest VW technology includes the Digital Cockpit Pro, 9.2-inch Discover Pro navigation, wireless phone charging, wireless App-Connect, voice control and DAB+ digital radio. Keyless Access and an electric tailgate with Easy Open and Close function are also standard.

The T-Roc R gets the Volkswagen IQ.DRIVE system with Travel Assist, Active Cruise Control, Lane Assist, Side Assist, Park Assist and Rear View Camera – plus IQ.LIGHT matrix LED headlights with Dynamic Light Assist. Standard is the 4MOTION all-wheel drive, adaptive chassis control with Race mode, and progressive steering.

The interior debuts a newly designed soft-touch dashboard with a new fascia incorporating a new dual-zone climate control panel and piano-black inlays.

Sports front seats feature Nappa leather and heating, with the driver’s seat also being electrically adjustable. There’s also black rooflining and tinted rear glass, and a sports leather multi-function steering wheel with gearshift paddles.

On the outside, the T-Roc R features an illuminated grille strip with R logo and anodized aluminium trim, matte chrome mirrors, lowered ride height, an exhaust with quad tailpipes, roof spoiler and gloss black rear diffuser.

All colours are standard, including Pure White, Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic, Kings Red Premium Metallic, Pyrite Silver Metallic, Indium Grey Metallic and Deep Black Pearl Effect.

An optional ($1,200) Black Style package includes a black roof paint finish, mirrors, roof rails and roofline decorative trim, plus C-pillar carbon-look trim and black surrounds for the interior air vents and audio.

Other options include a panoramic sunroof ($2,000), a 300W, 6-speaker + subwoofer Beats audio system ($750) and Lapiz Blue matte décor inlays ($250).

Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (May 2022) 

18 May 2022