The midsized VW T-Roc SUV has been updated and the refreshed model is now available on local showroom floors!

The current-shape Volkswagen T-Roc touched down in South Africa just before the end of November 2020 and is currently available in two flavours: 1.4 front-wheel drive and 2.0 all-wheel drive. This latest round of updates came quite quickly in the product’s lifecycle, with just 2years separating its official reveal back at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show, but given Volkswagen rationalisation and streamlining of its portfolio, it should not come as much of a surprise.

The new VW T-Roc sits between the recently-introduced Taigo compact coupe SUV and the larger Tiguan family SUV in Volkswagen’s local SUV range and it has found no less than 4 490 new homes in South Africa since it was introduced.

What’s changed on the new VW T-Roc?

Volkswagen has refined the look of the T-Roc and a dual paint scheme gives the model some more pizazz.

Like most recent Volkswagen product updates, the VW T-Roc gains the LED light bar that’s now common across the Polo/Golf/Tiguan range. LED headlights are standard and a keen eye will notice thenew-look fog lights and daytime running lights at the front, while the rear LED light setup gets a revision. Volkswagen’s IQ.Light LED Matrix headlights and IQ.Drive assistance systems are optionally available for the T-Roc.

Volkswagen has enhanced the colour choices on offer which can be combined with either a black, white or Idium grey roof. There are also designed alloy wheels ranging from 17-inch to 19-inch in size on offer.Given its popularity and appeal, the R-Line visual upgrade is present, which gives you the looks of the T-Roc R without the price tag. Inside, the cabin has been updated with repositioned air vents to make way for the 8.0-inch infotainment screen.

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Volkswagen’s Digital Cockpit is standard on the T-Roc Design while the T-Roc R-Line gains the Digital Cockpit Pro. The Volkswagen T-Roc sees the introduction of the latest MIB3 infotainment tech and is optionally available with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Touch-sensitive ventilation controls have replaced the physical buttons, a move seen across Polo and Golf. A newly-desgined steering wheel is also fitted.

The T-Roc R-Line is fitted with Nappa leather sports seats as standard while the T-Roc Design comes with ArtVelour seats as standard (Vienna leather seats are optional).

What trim lines are available for the VW T-Roc?

New wheel designs will be offered with the updated T-Roc.

As mentioned, there are 2 trim lines available for the updated T-Roc and they are Design and R-Line.

VW T-Roc Design standard features

The T-Roc Design is offered with two-tone paintwork, chrome elements, interior lighting and conveniance seats. Other standard features include, LED headlights and taillights, a leather- wrapped multi-functional steering wheel (with paddle shift, multi- functional sensor, Adaptive Cruise Control, High-beam control Light Assist and Autonomous Emergency Braking with Front Assist), multi-colour Digital Cockpit, 2-zone climatronic air-conditioning, Comfort Package with keyless entry, Composition Media Radio, 17-inch Johannesburg alloy wheels, Park Assist with Park Distance Control and silver anodised roof rails.

Optional features for the T-Roc Design include atilting and sliding panoramic sunroof, Black Style Exterior Package with 18-inch Grange Hill black alloy wheels, IQ.Light LED matrix headlights, 18-inch Grange Hill and Portimao alloy wheels, 8.0-inch Discover Media (with navigation system, Wireless App-Connect and mobile smartphone inductive charging), Beats sound system, rear view camera, IQ.Drive Package (Travel Assist, Lane Change Assist, Lane Keeping system, Traffic Jam Assist and Emergency Assist), Vienna leathers seats, removable and lockable trailer hitch, black roof rails and Chrome package (rotary light switch, power mirror switch, window regulator switches, vent with chrome frames and vent with black frames).

VW T-Roc R-Line standard features

The T-Roc R-Line gains a sportier bumper design a multi-function steering wheel with touch control.

In addition to the standard features offered on the T-Roc Design, the T-Roc R-Line adds features such asSports Comfort Package (Sports suspension, progressive steering, keyless entry, towing protection and high- beam control Light Assist), Nappa leather seats, Driver Assistance System with Lane keeping system and lane change assist, 19-inch Misano alloy wheels, Digital Cockpit Pro, IQ.Drive Package for R-Line (Autonomous Emergency Braking Front Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with speed limiter and Proactive passenger protection system for Front Assist and side assist) and a Lava Stone dashboard, centre console and front door trim panels inserts.

Optional features includetilting and sliding panoramic sunroof, Black Style Exterior Package with 19-inch Misano black alloy wheels, IQ.Light LED matrix headlights, 8.0-inch Discover Media (with navigation system, Wireless App-Connect and mobile smartphone inductive charging), Beats sound system, Rear view camera and exterior mirror housings painted in contrast colour.

The T-Roc’s interior has been bolstered with a range of new standard equipment.

What engines will be offered with the updated Volkswagen T-Roc?

The engine lineup has been carried over and that means thatthe updated T-Roc Design will be powered by the familiar 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 110 kW and 250 Nm of torque and will be paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. A more powerful 2.0-litre turbopetrol engine in combination with 4Motion all-wheel drive and a 7-speed DSG transmission will also be offered in Design andR-Line guise with outputs of 140 kW and 320 Nm of torque.

How much does the Volkswagen T-Roc cost in South Africa?

Volkswagen T-Roc Design 1.4 TSI 110kW Tiptronic – R563 800

Volkswagen T-Roc Design 2.0 TSI 140kW 4MOTION DSG® – R627 300

Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line 2.0 TSI 140kW 4MOTION DSG® – R660 400

The Volkswagen T-Roc is sold with a 3-year/120 000 km warranty, 5-year/90 000km service plan and a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty.

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