T-Roc General Discussion Thread

[Downunder55]

Well one bit of positive news it would seem with the standard black cloth upholstery there is not the terrible white surround trim border on the seats.

The exterior colour options are pedestrian to say the least !

Why a power tailgate is standard in the X and with the Sport only in the Options pack with a Sunroof seems a bewildering choice ! .... in NZ the electric tailgate is standard in their 110KW model .... come on VW Aust what were you thinking ? ......The cost to retrofit a kit from europe his crazy high

Starting to think this is a bit of a lost opportunity !

[Downunder55]

Well one bit of positive news it would seem with the standard black cloth upholstery there is not the terrible white surround trim border on the seats

Sorry I am wrong here .....The Sport gets the white border around the seats on both the leather and cloth trim options, but the X gets a dark coloured seat border.

I need (well my wife needs) the power tailgate, don't want the sunroof in Qld as has only a blind under it, but can't live with the horrible white border around the seats, so that eliminates the Sport .... could get it re-upholstered but the price is pretty high already. ....

Then there is the X model that would give me the power tailgate but can't live with the red dash trim !

Have researched installing an aftermarket or sourcing OEM parts for the power tailgate or replacing the dash trims, neither is that easy or reasonable $'s.

Then along with the pedestrian colours ... this is now looking like a miss for me ... maybe in 2022 with the midlife upgrade, VW might do something with the hard plastics and then give us a desirable car.

[Dutch77]

Had a sunroof with mesh in Queensland for a year with no issues (the SQ5).

As for the colours and combinations, I'm guessing at the cheaper aka younger end of the market the extra choice on the T-Cross works but at the T-Roc level the vast majority of sales will be in the white/grey/black shades.. so at least there's a red and blue option. Reduced stock costs vs. the odd lost sale, I am sure they have crunched their numbers.

Although I've always argued they should/could offer a premium color fee on order with a fixed non-refundable deposit to keep everyone happy.

[Downunder55]

Had a few sunroof over the years and defn prefer not in this, have Boxster if I want to go sans top

Ravenna Blue would have been better than the Atlantic Blue.

Agree re colour option, but guess they don't want to do personal builds, just bring in bulk stock and you gets whats available.

[Dutch77]

Had a few sunroof over the years and defn prefer not in this, have Boxster if I want to go sans top

Ravenna Blue would have been better than the Atlantic Blue.

Agree re colour option, but guess they don't want to do personal builds, just bring in bulk stock and you gets whats available.

Well that's just silly, I'd burn to a crisp in the first 15 mins.

I had to google Ravenna which looks good - but I'd be happy with Atlantic all the same.

I totally get they don't want odd coloured stock sitting around for a long time, but they've shown they're willing to take a punt by revisiting Viper Green on the final Rs.. plus the purple and odd blue.

I'm just happy to see them in the market finally as an option.

[sunnynagi]

I drove one in perth this week on Monday, love the engine and transmission combo. A mate is picking fully loaded sports edition next week. Will post some pictures


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[tigger73]

I received a call from my local dealer as they're booking in test drives. I told him I'm not in the market right now but possibly in 6-12 months.

If you're not in a major hurry I'd actually wait off as there's a (global) facelift due next year for the T-Roc. Yes we only just got it and they'll be giving it a facelift as it's been out in Europe since 2017.

[Downunder55]

If you're not in a major hurry I'd actually wait off as there's a (global) facelift due next year for the T-Roc. Yes we only just got it and they'll be giving it a facelift as it's been out in Europe since 2017.

Can't find anything substantial in the updates for 2021 that are material:

All compatible models receive the brand’s latest MIB3 infotainment system, which features Apple CarPlay as standard and an integrated SIM card for access to new connectivity services, including music streaming and web browsing.

In addition to the new badge and infotainment functionality, the T-Cross, T-Roc and T-Roc Cabriolet crossovers gain a new 108bhp 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol option, with the T-Roc receiving an additional 113bhp 2.0-litre diesel unit.

the mid-sized Volkswagen T-Roc SUV gets an emergency call service as standard across its entire range. The SUV’s USB-B ports have also been replaced for USB-C ports and, on all models except the T-Roc R, the 12-volt cigarette lighter in the centre console has been replaced with a USB socket.

Have you seen anything else that could be interesting ?

[tigger73]

I went into my local VW dealer this morning and took a T-Roc 140TSI Sport out for a test-drive. It's everything I'd hoped in terms of the driving and handling. Turn-in is fantastic and given the relatively short wheelbase (compared to the Tiguan) it really likes to go around corners. The 140TSI engine was a bit of a surprise as it's pretty peppy and mated to the DQ381 7 speed it was always in the right gear when I wanted it even with a bit of traffic/changing lanes and on/off the throttle.

On the downside as per some of the other reviews, the interior plastics are all hard/scratchy which in itself is not so much of a problem it's just when it's at a $50k price point you'd kind of expect a nicer cabin. I drove a vehicle optioned with leather interior and again there's clearly areas where costs have been taken out of the car and that's in terms materials used. Even with the leather seats you still have mechanical adjustment (no electric seat option). Personally I don't mind this but it's still a fair amount to pay for an interior you'd expect in a $30k car.

Rear set legroom is cramped if you have a tall driver with the seats all the way back, same for rear headroom. There's enough room there for a short trip at a push but not somewhere you want to be stuck for a long journey. The roofline starts to dip before the rear seat so headroom does shrink. Same story for boot space. The boot floor is quite high which results in not a massive amount of space in the boot. There is actually a reasonable amount of space under the floor - enough probably to carry a full-size spare (though a space saver was fitted).

Overall I wasn't disappointed and came away thinking how I could make it work to fit one in the drive. The major appeal is the performance/handling and if you can live with the interior and the smaller back seat then it's a great little package.

[BamaQLD]

Hi,

Thanks for all the reviews and comments. I was wondering if anyone knew where they are manufactured? Are they German built or built in Portugal?

Also, I am 6'5, after reading your test drive post, do you think I would sit comfortably driving this car? Sounds like there would be no leg room for a backseat passenger.

I have been considering one of these for a couple of months now but hard to pull the trigger knowing there is a potential R version coming in the next two years and the facelifted Tiguan also due early next year.

[Flipper Dog]

Australian delivered T-Roc's are built in Palmela Portugal.

If you are concerned about if you will fit in one, then look at it at a dealer. Everyone has their own unique position inside a vehicle so any advice offered there may not apply to your case.

A facelift version of the T-Roc will be out within the next couple of years, the current model has been out since late 2017 in Europe.

[tigger73]

T-Roc General Discussion Thread

I’m 6’5” also and run with the front seat all the way back. There’s not a lot of room in the back seat but I can sit behind at a pinch. You could do it for a short trip but you wouldn’t want to do it for a long drive.

Head room is fine.

If you’re not in a rush I’d wait for the facelift which will be due here in 12 months. Who knows if/when the R will get here. I’m sure VW Australia would be keen but it will be whether it gets through emissions and hot climate.

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[HiddenTaco]

Thanks for all this info. It helped with my purchase.

I went in to buy a Tiguan and my wife noticed the T-Roc. It was not an easy decision but in the end the size is what sold us as she preferred a smaller run around car as we already have an Arteon.

[tigger73]

Thanks for all this info. It helped with my purchase.

I went in to but a Tiguan and my wife noticed the T-Roc. It was not an easy decision but in the end the size is what sold us as she preferred a smaller run around car as we already have an Arteon.

Yes T-Roc is a smaller car and perfect for a run-around.

[BamaQLD]

Thanks for the responses Flipperdog and Tigger73. I just need to find the time to book in a test drive.