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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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Volkswagen T-Roc
New from
$38,990 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Good
Safety Rating
Not Available
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
6.3 - 7.2 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen T-Roc
The new Volkswagen T-Roc is a Suv Small Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $38,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Citylife variant and topping out at $49,990 for the R-line.
There are 3 variants of the T-Roc available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2025.
Engine options include 1.4L turbo (110kW/250Nm) and 2.0L turbo (140kW/320Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2026 T-Roc is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Good
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Power to Weight
80.23 - 91.09 kW/t
68.63 kW/t
164.06 kW/t
Boot Space
392 - 445 litres
318 litres
530 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.3 - 7.2 L/100km
4.1 L/100km
9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
764 - 794 km
567 km
1,073 km
Price
$38,990 - $49,990
$38,990
$99,000
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 3 years
4 years
7 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
60 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,850 - 2,020 kg
1,790 kg
2,470 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,500 - 1,700 kg
750 kg
2,100 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
155 mm
143 mm
205 mm
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2026 Volkswagen T-Roc Price
Citylife
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $38,990 |
Style
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $41,990 |
R-Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $49,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2026 Volkswagen T-Roc Specs
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2026 Volkswagen T-Roc Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen T-Roc
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen T-Roc is the Citylife with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.4L Turbo and uses 6.3L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Volkswagen T-Roc | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.3 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen T-Roc?
The Volkswagen T-Roc has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2026 Volkswagen T-Roc Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen T-Roc?
The Volkswagen T-Roc offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Volkswagen T-Roc FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen T-Roc is the Citylife that starts from $38,990.
The most expensive Volkswagen T-Roc is the R-Line that starts from $49,990.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen T-Roc is offered by the R-Line which can tow 1700 kg
The largest Volkswagen T-Roc is the Citylife which measures 1819mm wide, 4251mm in length and sits 1599mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen T-Roc is the R-Line which has 140kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo engine.
The Volkswagen T-Roc is built in Portugal and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen T-Roc is the R-Line which weighs 2020 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen T-Roc uses Premium Unleaded.