Volkswagen has released footage of the yet-to-be-releasedT-Roc. It's a compact family car/crossover (small SUV) that will be launched globally in 2017 to compete with Hyundai Creta, Mazda CX-3, Nissan Qashqai, Suzuki Vitara and Toyota CH-R, to name just a few popular models.

The Volkswagen T-Roc concept was showcased at the 2014 Geneva Auto Show and we were impressed by its modern looks. Now Volkswagen Group has released a video showing a pre-production T-Roc in camouflage undergoing testing and Volkswagen South Africa has confirmed that the model is under consideration for the South African market!

What we know so far

The Volkswagen T-Roc will be based on the MQB platform, which underpins the majority of the VW Group products.There will be an array of petrol and diesel engines to choose from. We predict the 1.4 TSI and 1.0 TSI motors will be available, but don't be surprised if this Golf-based SUV also features the acclaimed 2.0-litre TSI turbopetrol engine.The T-Roc will share many components with the Golf hatchback, the interiors of the two cars will share a number of common elements.T-Roc is positioned between the forthcoming T-Cross Breeze and the Tiguan SUV.The shape and dimensions are not too dissimilar to that of theAudi Q2.

Watch the T-Roc in action below:

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