VW South Africa has revealed that the new T-Roc will go on sale tomorrow, 5 July, in three specifications.
The pricing and model line-up for the upcoming crossover are as follows:
- VW T-Roc Design 1.4TSI 110kW Tiptronic – R563,800
- VW T-Roc Design 2.0TSI 140kW 4Motion DSG – R627,300
- VW T-Roc R-Line 2.0TSI 140kW 4Motion DSG – R660,400
Each purchase includes a 3-year/120,000km warranty and a 5-year/90,000km service plan.
T-Roc specs
The new T-Roc is positioned between the recently-launched Taigo and the larger Tiguan in VW’s T-SUV range.
The entry-level Design trim boasts an assortment of luxurious features comprising a leather multi-function steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, all-round LED lights, a digital driver’s display, an 8.0-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, keyless entry and start, park assist with front and rear parking sensors, cruise control, and high-beam assist.
On top of this, it is offered with a stylish two-tone paint accentuated by chrome embellishments, 17-inch “Johannesburg” alloys, and silver anodised roof rails.
Moving to the R-Line, this model is set apart on the exterior through sportier bumpers, 19-inch “Misano” wheels, and black roof rails.
Inside, it also gets a raft of additional equipment such as Nappa leather seats, “Lava Stone” dash inserts, touch-sensitive steering wheel buttons, Sports suspension, an upgraded infotainment system, lane-keep and lane-change assist, proactive passenger protection, and adaptive cruise control.
Powering VW’s newest SUV is either a 1.4-litre or 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, depending on the model.
The cheapest specification comes with the 1.4-litre motor generating 110kW and 250Nm, paired to an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic gearbox that drives the front wheels.
Combined fuel consumption for this setup is pegged at 6.3l/100km and 0-100km/h is finished in 8.4 seconds.
The larger motor can then be had in both the mid-range Design and top-end R-Line models, producing 140kW and 320Nm with power sent to all four wheels via a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission.
These derivatives return a higher fuel consumption reading of 7.3l/100km and sprints to 100km/h in a quicker 7.2 seconds.
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