Derek Fung
Volkswagen T-Roc R: First details revealed, production to start in 2027
The second-generation Volkswagen T-Roc R will have a familiar drivetrain, but it will be a while before it arrives in Australia.
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2025 MG ZS - Vibe
1.5 L, auto, SUV, Petrol, FWD
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2026 Volkswagen T-Roc - Citylife
1.4 L, 8-speed auto, SUV, Petrol, FWD
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Overview
Variant
Vibe
Variant
Citylife
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
1.5 L
Engine size
1.4 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.7 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.3 / 100 km
Power and torque
81kW / 140Nm
Power and torque
110kW / 250Nm
821km
794km
Warranty
10 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
4 Stars
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Engine size
1.5 L
Engine size
1.4 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
821km
794km
Power
81kW
Power
110kW at 5000 rpm
Torque
140Nm
Torque
250Nm at 1500 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
8.7 s
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
8 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.7 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.3 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
8.5 / 100km
Urban efficiency
7.9 / 100km
Highway efficiency
5.7 / 100km
Highway efficiency
5.4 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
157g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
144g / km
Warranty
10 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
10 year / 250,000 km
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 10,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
4430 mm
Length
4251 mm
Height
1635 mm
Height
1599 mm
Width
1818 mm
Width
1819 mm
Ground clearance unladen
161 mm
Ground clearance unladen
155 mm
Front track
—
Front track
1545 mm
Rear track
—
Rear track
1537 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
Wheelbase
2603 mm
Boot space
443 L
Boot space
445 L
Kerb weight
2855 kg
Kerb weight
3023 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1745 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1850 kg
Tare weight
1266 kg
Tare weight
1341 kg
Braked towing capacity
500 kg
Braked towing capacity
1500 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
500 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
690 kg
Front tyres
215/60 R16
Front tyres
215/55 R17
Front rims
—
Front rims
7.0x17
Rear tyres
215/60 R16
Rear tyres
215/55 R17
Rear rims
—
Rear rims
7.0x17
Safety rating
4 Stars
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
6
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
no
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Blind spot monitor
—
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Standard
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
4
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
—
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
—
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
10.25 ”
Display screen size
8.00 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
—
Air conditioning zones
2
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
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