What is it?
The T-Roc is Volkswagen's small SUV, sharing its MQB platform with the Polo, Golf and Skoda Karoq. With the Tiguan moving upmarket, the T-Roc is now VW Australia's volume small SUV play, and the R remains one of the most powerful small SUVs on sale at any price. Three grades from $40,490 to $61,490 plus on-roads.
The lineup runs from Style 110TSI at $40,490 plus on-roads, through to R 235TSI 4MOTION at $61,490 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
T-Roc R makes 235 kW for a 4.9-second 0 to 100 km/h with an optional Akrapovic titanium exhaust, while Sport and R both keep 4MOTION AWD and 1,900 kg braked towing. Physical climate buttons retained.
5-year warranty trails Korean and Chinese 7-year rivals, the ANCAP rating dates to the 2017 protocol, and there is no hybrid or EV option in the range.
Should you buy the T-Roc?
Reasons to buy
- T-Roc R makes 235 kW for a 4.9-second 0 to 100 km/h with an optional Akrapovic titanium exhaust, while Sport and R both keep 4MOTION AWD and 1,900 kg braked towing. Physical climate buttons retained.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2017), full driver-assist suite.
- 445 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
- Braked towing rated at 1,400 kg.
Reasons to wait
- 5-year warranty trails Korean and Chinese 7-year rivals, the ANCAP rating dates to the 2017 protocol, and there is no hybrid or EV option in the range.
- You want a longer warranty (Skoda Karoq sibling at 7 years), a hybrid powertrain (Hyundai Kona Hybrid), or a PHEV variant (Cupra Formentor PHEV).
- R at $61,490 plus on-roads overlaps with Golf R wagon and Alfa Stelvio Ti territory, so cross-shop before committing. The Sport 140TSI 4MOTION at $46,490 plus on-roads is the sweet-spot variant for most buyers.
- Top trim climbs to $61,490 plus on-roads.
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