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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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2026 Volkswagen T-Roc - Citylife
1.4 L, 8-speed auto, SUV, Petrol, FWD
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Overview
Variant
Citylife
Variant
—
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
1.4 L
Engine size
3.0 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.3 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.4 / 100 km
Power and torque
110kW / 250Nm
Power and torque
245kW / 700Nm
794km
1062km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
3 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Engine size
1.4 L
Engine size
3.0 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
6cyl
794km
1062km
Power
110kW at 5000 rpm
Power
245kW at 4000 rpm
Torque
250Nm at 1500 rpm
Torque
700Nm at 1750 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
Diesel Common Rail
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
8.7 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
4.9 s
Drive type
Front
Drive type
4x4
Transmission
8 SP Automatic
Transmission
8 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
—
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
68 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.3 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.4 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
7.9 / 100km
Urban efficiency
7.3 / 100km
Highway efficiency
5.4 / 100km
Highway efficiency
6.0 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
144g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
173g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
3 year
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
2 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
—
Length
4251 mm
Length
4732 mm
Height
1599 mm
Height
1665 mm
Width
1819 mm
Width
1897 mm
Ground clearance unladen
155 mm
Ground clearance unladen
—
Front track
1545 mm
Front track
1614 mm
Rear track
1537 mm
Rear track
1628 mm
Wheelbase
2603 mm
Wheelbase
2864 mm
Boot space
445 L
Boot space
550 L
Kerb weight
3023 kg
Kerb weight
4550 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1850 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2550 kg
Tare weight
1341 kg
Tare weight
2015 kg
Braked towing capacity
1500 kg
Braked towing capacity
2400 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
690 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Front tyres
215/55 R17
Front tyres
255/45 R20 105Y
Front rims
7.0x17
Front rims
8.5x20
Rear tyres
215/55 R17
Rear tyres
285/40 R20 108Y
Rear rims
7.0x17
Rear rims
10.0x20
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
6
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
—
Blind spot monitor
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
Full-Time
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
no
Wireless charging
Standard
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
16
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (front)
—
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
yes
Display screen size
8.00 ”
Display screen size
10.30 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Seat material
Leather
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
yes
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
2
Air conditioning zones
3
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
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