All-new Volkswagen T-Roc Review - Specs, price, buying advice

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South Africans are flocking to SUVs and crossovers en masse and the reality is that brands simply can't afford not to offer a variety of SUVs to potential customers. The T-Roc is the latest SUV to join the Volkswagen line up and sits between the smaller T-Cross and the larger Tiguan in the VW stable.

But as Ciro De Siena finds out, the T-Roc is quite a unique offering. Built on Golf underpinnings with the same 2-litre motor found in the GTI, what exactly is the T-Roc trying to be? It's not as practical as the family-friendly Tiguan and it's arguably not as practical as the smaller T-Cross.

In this video we take a look at the newcomer and try to work out who should buy this car and why. We cover the interior, specs and pricing, tech features, boot space and engine power.

Let us know what you think of the all-new T-Roc.

0:00 Intro
0:40 Why Volkswagen is bringing in more SUVs
1:53 Engine Options
3:22 Volkswagen T-Roc Downside
4:52 Interior
5:02 Standard and Optional features
7:30 Boot Space
8:36 Comparing price between T-Roc, T-Cross and Tiguan
9:43 Should you buy the Volkswagen T-Roc
11:54 Pricing in South Africa
12:34 Closing

Volkswagen T-Roc price in South Africa (February 2021)

T-Roc 1.4 110 kW Tiptronic Design R489 400
T-Roc 2.0 140 kW 4Motion DSG Design R548 300
T-Roc 2.0 140 kW 4Motion DSG R-Line R593 600

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[Mo-zbdy]

Perfect car for that one person that couldn't decide between a golf and a tiguan

[mosswilson]

runs some ads for the UK, Aussie and NZ markets, your reviews are much better than most reviewers in those markets other than StraightPipes and Carwow, would be cool to see you get more subscribers, great balance of humour, perspective and the basics

[ozemsadventureofrandomstuf]

You don’t have competition in the reviews department well done!

[sifisoeric]

"Because this is a volkswagen you are obviously interested in it for no reason" 🤣🤣🤣

[quentindunlop]

Just an FYI, the rectangular USB port which find on your computer or laptop is type A not type B. You find type B on printers, and micro B on older phones. It's really doesn't matter what you call it, we understand what you mean anyway.

[zuzumuzingomane]

I've been waiting for this review, FINALLY.

[wernergolombick]

Great review, practical and realistic. With some personal perspective. 👍🏻

[slantblant]

Great video. The Jetta is still currently on sale here in the states, but the Passat has just received the same fate here as in your country. The base Golf here has also been done away with leaving only the GTI and R Hopefully we can get that Arteon R here. Greetings from Missouri

[swwkgudfurd]

I like your straight forward honesty thank you

[shibechuene]

I was telling my cousin this the other day, the pricing of the t roc and tiguan overlap which is why I would go for a tiguan instead, I just feel like it’s more worth it. I think the t roc is overprized

[reson_]

The boot hierarchy you mention is based on the AWD version of the T-Roc. If you compare the 2WD drive version, the T-Roc does have the bigger boot at 445L. The T-Cross has a 385L boot but can expand to 455L with the back seats moved forward.

[kmuinde]

The t-roc is better looking than tiguan

[scottcowpland]

Had mine for a month. Awsome little motor

[BubblesTheCat]

Of course the warranty is shorter than normal. Even the manufacturers know they're producing planned obsolescence.

[wedgett]

Had mine for a month - amazing little car!

[pga]

Well done mate, that’s the most helpful Review I watched on this vehicle 🚗

[soderlund]

Had one for three years. Best car so far

[andile]

Thanks for the great review, awesome as usual

[ShashankD]

It’s a shame how people worldwide are abandoning sedans and hatchbacks :(

[gugufinca]

Ciro: We'll edit that part out.
Editor: *inserts clip*