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The small SUV phase is about to get much less fascinating, with manufacturing of the new Volkswagen T-Roc R wrapping up.
Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA) says it expects inventory of the sporty compact SUV will proceed to be obtainable into the primary few months of subsequent 12 months.
An R model of the next-generation T-Roc has been confirmed, nevertheless it has but to be locked in for an Australian launch.
The second-generation T-Roc was revealed in August forward of an anticipated European-market launch in 2026, although the new R flagship has but to be revealed forward of its 2027 European launch.
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VGA has but to substantiate launch timing for any second-generation T-Roc for our market.
Given the recognition of Volkswagen’s R fashions domestically, we’d anticipate the brand new T-Roc R to be a shoo-in.
Notably, the R lineup has shrunk following the retirement of the Tiguan R, with the new-generation mid-size SUV not being provided in R guise.
Volkswagen has but to substantiate any particulars of the next-generation T-Roc R, although it may function probably the most potent 245kW/420Nm model of the Volkswagen Group’s EA888 2.0-litre ‘TSI’ turbo-petrol engine.
Ought to it achieve this, that may be a bump in energy and torque over the outgoing T-Roc R, which makes use of a model of the EA888 engine pumping out 221kW and 400Nm.
It’s unclear whether or not the subsequent T-Roc R can even function the torque vectoring rear differential seen within the Golf R scorching hatch.
The brand new T-Roc strikes to the MQB Evo platform that underpins the present Mk8 Golf.
Whereas it has an identical silhouette to the outgoing T-Roc, the new-generation crossover SUV measures 4373mm lengthy, 1828mm extensive, and 1562mm tall, with a 2631mm wheelbase. Which means it’s 122mm longer general, 9mm wider, and 9mm taller, and rides a 28mm longer wheelbase.
Contained in the restyled, roomier cabin, the brand new T-Roc has a ten.0-inch digital instrument cluster and both a ten.4- or 12.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, working Volkswagen’s newest MIB4 system and that includes anchored local weather management buttons.
Again by common demand is a steering wheel with precise buttons.
The brand new T-Roc is launching in Europe with a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder mild-hybrid petrol powertrain, although a full hybrid system will comply with later.
The small SUV lineup is a vital one for Volkswagen. Not solely is it the German automaker’s prime vendor in Europe, however in Australia it’s the model’s second-best vendor.
To the top of September, Volkswagen has delivered 4044 examples this 12 months, putting it behind solely the Amarok ute vary at 4354 deliveries.
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