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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Overview
Variant
Style
Variant
Ambition
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
1.4 L
Engine size
1.5 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.2 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
4.9 / 100 km
Power and torque
110kW / 250Nm
Power and torque
110kW / 250Nm
806km
1020km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Specifications
Engine size
1.4 L
Engine size
1.5 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
806km
1020km
Power
110kW at 6000 rpm
Power
110kW at 6000 rpm
Torque
250Nm at 1500 rpm
Torque
250Nm at 1500 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
8.0 s
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Transmission
8 SP Automatic
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.2 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
4.9 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
7.5 / 100km
Urban efficiency
6.4 / 100km
Highway efficiency
5.5 / 100km
Highway efficiency
4.0 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
142g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
112g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
4234 mm
Length
4241 mm
Height
1573 mm
Height
1553 mm
Width
1819 mm
Width
—
Ground clearance unladen
161 mm
Ground clearance unladen
188 mm
Front track
1542 mm
Front track
1523 mm
Rear track
1543 mm
Rear track
1508 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2651 mm
Boot space
392 L
Boot space
400 L
Kerb weight
2974 kg
Kerb weight
2771 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1900 kg
Gross vehicle mass
undefined kg
Tare weight
1319 kg
Tare weight
1227 kg
Braked towing capacity
1500 kg
Braked towing capacity
1250 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
670 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
620 kg
Front tyres
215/50 R18 92W
Front tyres
215/45 R18 92V
Front rims
7.0x18
Front rims
7.0x18
Rear tyres
215/50 R18 92W
Rear tyres
215/45 R18 92V
Rear rims
7.0x18
Rear rims
7.0x18
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
7
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
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
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Security alarm
—
Security alarm
Alarm
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
16.4°
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
18.8°
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
—
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
—
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Standard
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
6
Number of speakers
8
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
yes
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
8.00 ”
Display screen size
8.0 ”
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
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
2
Air conditioning zones
2
Sunroof
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
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