T-Roc General Discussion Thread

[tigger73]

This thread is for general discussion on all things T-Roc.

Caradvice review:

A couple of more recent articles:

- 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc 140TSI Review/
- 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc review

Register your interest with VW Australia: THE NEW T-ROC, ARRIVING IN 2020

[tigger73]

Some general specs/info on the Australian spec T-Roc:

Engine: 140TSI, 2.0litre 4 cylinder, 140kW turbo petrol
Engine Number: CZP@%12345 (same engine series as Tiguan 132TSI/Polo GTI)
Transmission: 7 Speed DSG AWD

Length: 4246mm
Width: 1819mm
Height: 1572mm
Wheelbase: 2595
Ground Clearance: 158mm

Brakes (front): 312mm x 25mm
Brakes (rear): 272mm x 10mm

Weight: 1,461kg
Maximum towing (braked trailer): 1,700kg
Maximum towing (unbraked trailer): 740kg

Options: Sunroof, Front fog lamps

Wheel/tyre specs:

16x6+43 215/60R16
17x7+45 215/55R17
18x7+45 215/50R18
19x8+47 225/40R19

[tigger73]

T-Roc R with Akrapovic exhaust:

[phaeton]

Volkswagen Australia - T-Roc

[aslsw]

Any news on towing capacity (specifically tow ball weights)? I can't find anything even on overseas sites.

[tigger73]

T-Roc General Discussion Thread

Any news on towing capacity (specifically tow ball weights)? I can't find anything even on overseas sites.

Towing specs in first post:

Maximum towing (braked trailer): 1,700kg
Maximum towing (unbraked trailer): 740kg

Nothing on ball weight.

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[tigger73]

Road Vehicle Certification for T-Roc is here: T-Roc Road Vehicle Descriptor

This includes most of the vehicle specs/engine/transmission options that are approved for import into the country.

[aslsw]

Thanks for that. Looks like I'll have to wait until the full specs come out!

[tigger73]

Thanks for that. Looks like I'll have to wait until the full specs come out!

You may not even get it then. It’ll be in the owners manual for the car.


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[Downunder55]

I have been waiting for this car for it seems like ages now !

Driven one in England and Scotland, annoyed a dealer in Portugal and now so close ......

It would seem that at least initially there will be very limited choice, was hoping for R Line seats, a conservative upholstery choice in leather and electric tailgate without sunroof .....


They have spec'd the vehicle well with many of the toys, but unfortunately may have to wait for the production release ..... but then the R is likely to be just around the corner .....

[tigger73]

Yes the initial shipment will be fully optioned with sunroof unless you want one of the "X" models in red/black or white/red.

I'm not sure how the "packs" have been structured that you'll be able to get one with the options that you're after (leather without sunroof). It looks like these are bundled together in the "Luxury Pack".

[aslsw]

..... but then the R is likely to be just around the corner .....

I wonder how far away that corner is?!! I'm in no hurry for a new car, the problem is that adding one more to the mix just makes the decision harder.

[tigger73]

I wonder how far away that corner is?!! I'm in no hurry for a new car, the problem is that adding one more to the mix just makes the decision harder.

I’d put it at 12 months at least. It has only just been launched overseas and we’ve only just got the standard T-Roc in pre-launch.


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[tigger73]

I've confirmed that the engine in the 140TSI T-Roc is the same B-cycle variant with different tune as in the Tiguan (132kW) and Polo GTI (147kW). All have the same CZP engine code.

Good news is that these are now tuneable and you should also be able to bolt up a Golf R IS38 turbo and turn it into your own T-Roc R long before the real one arrives here in 3 years.

[Downunder55]

I've confirmed that the engine in the 140TSI T-Roc is the same B-cycle variant with different tune as in the Tiguan (132kW) and Polo GTI (147kW). All have the same CZP engine code.

Good news is that these are now tuneable and you should also be able to bolt up a Golf R IS38 turbo and turn it into your own T-Roc R long before the real one arrives here in 3 years.

How do VW react to tuning ....you are refering to a chip remap here ?

I had a TT many years ago with an APR map that Audi didn't seem to worroy about and Suncorp were easy on the insurance.

I currently have a Boxster, and Porsche have apoplexy with me just replacing the amplifier.