Volkswagen's new T‑Roc has arrived in the UK with a 1.5‑litre eTSI mild‑hybrid offered in 114bhp and 148bhp tunes, with prices starting at £31,635 and rising above £40,000 for R‑Line specification.
A full‑hybrid powertrain rated at 134bhp or 168bhp will join the range later in the year and is expected to improve economy beyond the 50mpg declared for the 1.5 eTSI. Hybrid T‑Roc variants will be priced higher than the current mild‑hybrid models.
Ride quality on the MQB Evo platform varies with suspension choice; buyers can opt for adjustable dampers for £765, while passive dampers and 19‑inch R‑Line wheels may make the T‑Roc firmer on poor UK roads.
Cabin comfort and perceived quality have improved, with a 30mm longer wheelbase and boot capacity increased to 475 litres from 445 litres, and the T‑Roc will compete with rivals such as the Toyota C‑HR, Renault Symbioz, Skoda Karoq and Nissan Qashqai.
This summary is based on coverage by AutoCar.
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