Supply coup: 1800 Volkswagen T-Roc Rs coming to Australia

Volkswagen Australia has scored a lucrative supply coup, securing some 1800 T-Roc R high-performance SUVs to satisfy local enthusiasts.

The company says it has “negotiated” production of more than 1500 regular T-Roc Rs in addition to 300 Australia-only T-Roc R Grid Editions for 2023.

“We can accept supply shortages of popular models or we can try to effect solutions,” said Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles director Michal Szaniecki.

“Ours is a primary R market so in addition to securing extra T-Roc R production, we’ll offer a unique to Australia T-Roc R Grid Edition.

“The result is more than 1800 examples of the T-Roc R will soon be ready for our customers, who are making the T-Roc one of Volkswagen’s defining vehicles of the 2020s and the T-Roc R comfortably our top-selling ‘R’ model.”

Volkswagen T-Roc R launched in Australia in September last year as the most affordable R model, now priced from $60,300 plus on-road costs (up $1000).

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The T-Roc R Grid Edition will be priced from $54,300 plus on-road costs.

Both use a 221kW and 400Nm2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with a DSG and AWD, capable of a zero to 100km/h time of 4.9 seconds.

Volkswagen T-Roc R Grid Edition:

$54,300 before on-road costs

• 2.0 litre TSI 221kW/400Nm
• 7-speed DSG
• 4Motion variable AWD
• 19-inch Pretoria graphite alloy wheels
• Black roof rails
• Adaptive chassis control (adjustable damping)
• Progressive steering
• R exterior and interior styling
• LED headlights with automatic high-beam
• Exterior ambient lighting
• Premium metallic paint
• Proximity key
• 9.2-inch navigation system with voice and gesture control
• Digital instrument cluster
• Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Wireless phone charging
• Electrically adjustable driver’s seat with memory
• IQ.DRIVE:
  • Travel Assist
  • Active cruise control
  • Lane assist
  • Park Assist

Optional equipment:

• Panoramic sunroof $2000

Volkswagen T-Roc R

$60,300 before before on-road costs

Additional equipment:

• 19-inch Estoril alloys
• Matrix LED headlights with Dynamic Light Assist
• LED tail lights with dynamic indicators
• Heated front seats
• Electrically adjustable driver’s seat with memory
• IQ.DRIVE extended:
  • Blind-spot monitoring
  • Rear cross-traffic alert
  • Proactive occupant protection system

Optional equipment:

• Panoramic sunroof $2000
• Black Style Package $1200
• Beats audio system $800
• Lapiz Blue matte décor inlays $250

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