Volkswagen unveiled the second generation of its T-Roc compact SUV, featuring a redesigned body, hybrid drive options, upgraded technology, and a more spacious interior. Pre-sales began in Germany on August 27, with prices starting at 30,845 euros, ahead of its November market launch.
The new T-Roc is 12 cm longer than its predecessor and adopts a coupé-like silhouette while maintaining its SUV identity. Standard LED headlights, optional IQ.LIGHT LED matrix systems, and illuminated Volkswagen logos at the front and rear aim to give the vehicle a sharper design. Customers in Germany can choose from six exterior colors, including Canary Yellow and Celestial Blue, with a bi-color black roof option.
Inside, the model introduces soft-touch surfaces, a redesigned cockpit, and a 33 cm infotainment screen. Volkswagen said the vehicle offers a “lounge-like” cabin atmosphere with background lighting, while the extended body creates more legroom and a 475-liter luggage compartment, 30 liters larger than the previous version. Optional features include a 14-way ergoActive seat with massage and a windscreen head-up display, a first in the class.
The T-Roc launches with 48V mild hybrid engines in 116 PS and 150 PS variants of the 1.5 eTSI, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Volkswagen said future options will include full hybrids and a high-performance T-Roc R version. Advanced driver-assistance systems such as Travel Assist, Park Assist Pro, and exit warning aim to enhance safety and convenience.
Volkswagen has streamlined its equipment lines into four versions: Basic, Life, Style, and R-Line. The company said the range was designed to simplify configuration while offering value-focused packages. Since its introduction in 2017, more than two million T-Roc units have been sold worldwide, making it Volkswagen’s second-best-selling SUV after the Tiguan.