Volkswagen T-Roc 2018: modern urban "mod"

Volkswagen T-Roc 2018 review: car exterior, interior filling, technical systems, safety kit, equipment and price tag. At the end of the article - test drive the 2018 Volkswagen T-Rock!

Review content:

• Appearance
• Salon
• 2018 Volkswagen T-Roc specifications
• Security systems
• 2018 Volkswagen T-Rock cost and configuration

In August 2017, Volkswagen presented its new brainchild to the world - the Volkswagen T-Roc subcompact crossover. The official debut of the model took place a few weeks later at the annual Frankfurt Motor Show, although the first prototype of the model was shown back in 2014 in Geneva.

It should be noted right away that T-Rock became the first crossover of the company, combining such a bold and modern design, a multifunctional interior and an advanced technical component. Considering all this, it is not surprising that the main target audience of the novelty within the company is seen by young people who prefer active recreation and appreciate the wide possibilities of personalization.

The appearance of the Volkswagen T-Roc

Perhaps no one will argue with the fact that the Volkswagen T-Roc is one of the most stylish and designer cars in the Wolfsburg-based lineup. Only the Arteon business liftback, shown by the carmaker in March 2017, can compete in this aspect with the novelty.

So, frontal part of the body T-Rock received frowned head optics, a massive hexagonal radiator grille with a large company logo in the center, as well as a raised bumper with a massive trapezoidal air intake, expressive DRLs and compact foglights.

Profile showcases muscular wheel arches, a sloping roofline and massive C-pillars. It is also worth highlighting such a design element as a stylish chrome insert running along the upper contour of the side doors.

Completes the image of the car stylish feedfeaturing a sculpted bumper, trendy LED side lights and a sporty diffuser with stylishly styled exhaust pipes.

In terms of dimensions, the Volkswagen T-Roc is a typical representative of subcompact SUVs:

According to the passport data, the front / rear wheel track is 1.546 / 1.541 m, while the length of the front and rear overhangs is 831 and 800 mm, respectively.

Potential buyers of the crossover are offered an assortment of 11 body colors, among which the colors "Flash-Rot", "Energetic Orange" and "Ravenna Blue" deserve special attention. In addition, there is a choice between 6 R16-R19 wheel designs and three roof colors.

Interior design of the new VW

The interior of the novelty is made in the spirit of the latest models of the company - it has an attractive, modern and thoughtful design, as well as perfectly calibrated ergonomics, which has long become the hallmark of all Volkswagen cars.

Directly in front of the driver there is a stylish and sporty multifunction steering wheel cut from the bottom, as well as a highly informative instrument cluster, which, as an option, can be fully digital and have a diagonal of 11.7-inches. On the central panel, the manufacturer has placed a 6.5 or 8 ”screen of the multimedia information center, under which there is a block of auxiliary buttons and a control panel for the climate system, represented by three multifunctional switches.

Front row riders comfortable seats with well-defined lateral support and a sufficient number of adjustments are offered. A wide armrest can be installed between the chairs in the depths of which there is a niche for various small things.

Despite the fact that the car's interior is declared by the manufacturer as a five-seater, only two adult riders can sit behind with maximum comfort. This is due to the strongly protruding central part of the sofa and the high transmission tunnel.

Trunk volume in the standard configuration it is 445 liters, but if you fold the backs of the rear sofa, the user gets not only a flat cargo area, but as much as 1290 liters of loading space.

Separately, it is worth recalling the wide possibilities of personalizing the interior, in particular, about decorative inserts on the front dashboard, center console and inserts on the seat upholstery, made in the color of the car body.

Specifications Volkswagen T-Roc 2018

The new Volkswagen T-Roc has got a wide range of power plants, represented by both diesel and gasoline modifications. Gasoline engines:

1. 1-liter TSI turbo petrol engine, complete with direct fuel supply system, 12-valves and adjustable valve timing. Its output is 115 hp. and 200 Nm of peak thrust available at 5000-5500 and 2000-3500 rpm. respectively.

   He is paired with an uncontested 6-band "mechanics".
   With such a power plant, the car exchanges a hundred in 10.1 seconds. and accelerates to a maximum of 187 km / h, consuming an average of about 5.2 l / 100 km.

2. This is followed by 4-cylinder TSI turbo engines with a volume of 1.6 and 2 liters, producing 150 and 190 "horses", as well as 250 and 320 Nm of torque, respectively. The junior power plant provides acceleration from 0 to 100 in 8.4 seconds. and a top speed of 205 km / h, while the "senior" exchanges a hundred in a little more than 7.5 seconds. and is able to develop over 215 km / h. The average fuel consumption is declared at around 5.3 liters for every 100 kilometers.

These motors are available in a configuration with a 6-speed manual transmission and a 7-speed "robot", supplemented by a dual clutch system.

Diesel engines:

1. 1.6-liter TDI engine with 115 hp. and 250 Nm of thrust, available in the range of 3250-4000 and 1500-3500 rpm. respectively. With it, the combined fuel consumption is only 4.3 liters per "hundred".

   Acceleration from zero to one hundred takes 10.9 seconds, and the maximum possible speed reaches a pointer of 187 km / h.

2. 2-liter diesel engine, available in two boost levels - 150 and 190 hp. (340 and 400 Nm of torque). Such a "heart" of the car can be equipped with both a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed robotic gearbox.

In versions with a basic diesel engine and a gasoline engine, the car is presented with front-wheel drive, while more powerful modifications are available with a proprietary 4x4 4Motion drive system with a multi-plate clutch system.

At the heart of the Volkswagen T-Rock is the modular "bogie" MQB-AO, and its body is made with the active use of high-strength steel grades.

The front suspension has an independent architecture and is represented by MacPherson struts, while the rear depends on the type of drive: in the all-wheel drive multi-link, and in the front-wheel drive versions - a semi-independent twisting beam.

As standard, the car is equipped with an electric power steering and disc brakes "in a circle" (front with ventilation), and as an option, the installation of adaptive shock absorbers and an electric booster with variable settings is available.

Safety of the new Volkswagen T-Roc

The set of security systems is represented by the following equipment:

• Three-point seat belts;
• Front + side airbags;
• Electronic stabilization system;
• ABS, as well as ASR, MSR and EDS systems;
• Tire pressure monitoring system;
• First and second row seat headrests;
• System of informing about unfastened seat belts;
• Lane Keyping Assist system;
• Central lock with remote control;
• Cruise control;
• The assistant to start the movement from the slope;
• Rear view camera;
• Front Assist system;
• Crossover blind spot tracking sensors;
• LED optics, etc.

As mentioned earlier, the car body is made with abundant use of high-strength steels, which provides not only a higher level of safety, but also greater torsional rigidity of the body.

Configuration options and prices 2018-2019 Volkswagen T-Rock

In the German market, the T-Rock crossover is offered in three versions: basic, as well as Style and Sport versions. The basic execution price starts from 20.565 thousand euros (1.54 million in terms of the Russian ruble), which includes the following set of equipment:

• Steel wheels 16 ";
• Halogen head optics;
• Thermal insulating glass;
• Height-adjustable driver's seat;
• One-piece rear sofa;
• Fabric upholstery of armchairs;
• 3-point fixation belts;
• Front airbags;
• Electronic stabilization system;
• ABS, as well as ASR, MSR and EDS systems;
• ISOFIX lugs;
• Tire pressure control sensors;
• Disc braking mechanisms "in a circle";
• Seat belt information system;
• The assistant to start the movement from the slope;
• Electronic parking brake;
• Audio system;
• Lane Keyping Assist system;
• Central lock with remote control;
• Stop-Start technology;
• Front Assist system;
• Air conditioner and stuff.

The cost of Style and Sport start at 22.79 and 22.99 thousand euros, respectively. In the top-end version, the car is equipped with:

• Alloy 17 ”rollers;
• Decorative inserts in the salon;
• Climate control;
• Multimedia center with 8 ”display;
• A platform for wireless charging of a smartphone;
• Adaptive cruise;
• Fully LED optics and DRL;
• Music from Beats with 8 speakers;
• Rear view camera;
• Keyless entry system and much more.

In addition, as an option, available: panoramic roof, 19 ”wheels, digital dashboard, automatic parking system, etc. See the technical specifications and prices for the Volkswagen T-Roc.

Conclusion

The Volkswagen T-Roc is one of the most stylish and effective crossovers on the market, with a spacious and ergonomic interior, a wide range of power plants and countless basic and optional equipment.

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