Snapshot
- Updated T-Roc range to launch in August
- New R-Line variant to replace outgoing Sport grade
- Entry-level T-Roc Style starts at $37,250 before on-road costs
The 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc will be given a facelift and technology upgrade later this year, launching from August.
Announced late last year, local features for the refreshed Volkswagen T-Roc have been confirmed, with the crossover gaining a host of standard equipment including safety technology over the outgoing model.
A facelift will differentiate the new T-Roc from its predecessor, with its new front-end incorporating LED headlights, a revised grille with an LED light, new lower intakes and foglights.
Pricing
While the Style variant remains as the entry-level T-Roc grade, R-Line now replaces Sport as the next step, with the T-Roc R now joining the range as its flagship.
Prices exclude on-road costs.
Model | Price |
---|---|
T-Roc Style | $37,250 (up $1750) |
T-Roc R-Line | $45,250 (up $2550 over Sport) |
T-Roc R | $59,300 |
Features
Opening the T-Roc's account, the Style variant includes a high level of equipment as standard, including:
Style
Eight-inch digital cockpit |
Wireless charging |
Leather multi-function steering wheel with gearshift paddles |
Driving profile selection |
Comfort sport front seats upholstered in microfleece with lumbar adjustment |
Ceramique headlinging |
Deep iron grey gloss inlays |
Tinted rear and read-side windows |
18-inch Grange Hill alloy wheels |
Keyless access |
Electrically folding door mirrors |
Auto dimming rear-view mirror |
LED interior ambient lighting |
Rain-sensing windscreen wipers |
Dual-zone climate control |
Eight-inch infotainment screen with App-Connect and DAB+ digital radio |
Apple CarPlay/Android Auto |
Above this, the R-Line adds a number of additional exterior and interior features such as:
R-Line
10.25-inch digital cockpit pro |
R-Line exterior and interior styling |
Voice control |
Sport front seats with R-Line fabric |
Black headlining |
Lava stone black gloss inlays |
18-inch Nevada alloy wheels |
Sports suspension |
Progressive steering |
Discover media navigation |
Wireless App-Connect |
The flagship T-Roc R caps off the range, with a plethora of equipment, bringing it on par with the rest of Volkswagen's 'R' models
R
Metallic paint |
19-inch alloy wheels with space-saver spare |
Adaptive chassis control with race mode |
9.2-inch infotainment system |
Matrix LED headlights with adaptive high beam |
LED tail-lights with sequential indicators |
Exterior ambient lighting |
Electric tailgate |
Wireless phone charger |
Nappa leather upholstery |
Heated front seats |
Electrically adjustable driver’s seat with memory |
Parking assistant |
Options
A number of optional features are also available to order, although some are only available on certain grades.
Panoramic sunroof – $2000 |
Electrically adjustable tailgate with easy open and close function – $600 (Style and R-Line) |
Beats audio system (300W, six speakers, digital eight-channel amplifier, subwoofer) – $700 |
Lapiz blue matte décor inlays – $250 (R only) |
Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy
As with its predecessor, the T-Roc Style continues to be powered by a 1.4-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, delivering 110kW and 250Nm to the front wheels through an eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission – returning a combined fuel consumption of 6.3L/100km.
The outgoing Sport's powertrain carries over to the R-Line, with the mid-range variant adopting a 2.0-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, which produces 140kW and 320Nm, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch auto transmission and four-wheel drive – this time with a combined fuel consumption of 7.3L/100km.
Finally the range-topping R offers 221kW/400Nm from a four-pot engine, mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch auto 'box and four-wheel drive system – achieving a claimed 7.8L/100km ful consumption.
Safety
The five-star ANCAP safety rating of the outgoing T-Roc is applied to its successor, although the new model benefits from a number of additional technology upgrades.
Travel assist (new) |
Six airbags |
Front assist with pedestrian monitoring |
Adaptive cruise control |
Lane assist |
Side assist with rear traffic alert |
Proactive occupant protection system |
Rear view camera |
LED headlights |
Light assist |
Park assist |
Availability
Volkswagen says the new T-Roc will launch in Australia this August, barring any further production delays, with all local models to be backed by the manufacturer's five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty.
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