The 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc has been spotted on the roads of Europe, meaning the facelifted version is on its way. Here’s what we know so far.

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The Volkswagen T-Roc was launched in South Africa late in 2020, but the model has been on sale in Europe for quite some time, with its debut back in 2018. There’s it’s safe to assume a facelift is due based on current lifespan and production cycles.

What you see here is the 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc in the sporty R-Line trim. We expect the facelift to incorporate subtle visual updates like a reworked grille, potentially with the same LED lightbar on the new Golf 8 GTI and updated Polo GTI. The new IQ Matrix headlights should make an appearance and we’re certain we can see restyled LEDs at the rear.

Inside, the 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc is likely to receive the latest iteration of infotainment system and we wouldn’t be surprised to see it gain even more semi-autonomous tech which Volkswagen collectively calls its IQ.Drive. Some trim and upholstery upgrades are also possible.

As far as engine and gearbox options go, the SA-spec range features the 1.4-litre petrol mated to an 8-speed Tiptronic and a 2.0-litre petrol with a 7-speed DSG. The latter derivative also has the benefit of 4Motion all-wheel drive. The international market has an array of petrol and diesel engines with 3-cylinder and 4-cylinder options available. There’s also a flagship R version, sharing the same powertrain as the Golf R.

We suspect the engine line-up will not change, with Volkswagen having plenty of choice when it comes to modern punchy yet frugal powertrains.

Based on how advanced this prototype looks, we think the 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc will be formally revealed before the end of 2021.

Further Reading

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