SPYSHOTS: Volkswagen T-Roc – new B-segment SUV

SPYSHOTS: Volkswagen T-Roc – new B-segment SUV

This is the upcoming Volkswagen T-Roc, seen here virtually undisguised ahead of its expected debut at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The upcoming compact SUV model joins the current two-strong line-up comprising the Tiguan and the Touareg. The MQB-based model is said to measure around 4.3 metres long.

Several engines are said to be available for the T-Roc, starting with a 1.0 litre, three-cylinder petrol developing 115 hp. Further along in the range, a 1.5 litre four-cylinder turbo with 150 hp can be expected, along with a few versions of the 2.0 litre turbo petrol engine, opening the door to the likelihood of a performance model in the GTI mould.

Also expected to join are a range of diesel powerplants, as well as a possible hybrid variant. As with its siblings, the Tiguan and Touareg, the T-Roc can be expected to feature the marque’s 4Motion all-wheel-drive system. The 2014 concept model featured different driving modes for different terrain – Street, Off-road and Snow – though it remains to be seen if that will make it to the production model.


GALLERY: 2014 Volkswagen T-Roc Concept

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Open roads and closed circuits hold great allure for Mick Chan. Driving heaven to him is exercising a playful chassis on twisty paths; prizes ergonomics and involvement over gadgetry. Spent three years at a motoring newspaper and short stint with a magazine prior to joining this website.

 

Comments

  • Basheer on Apr 10, 2017 at 7:03 pm

    The Bemchmark has Arrive!

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    • Mikey on Apr 10, 2017 at 8:39 pm

      NO. It’s only expected 2 debut at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show as mention here. It may be a reality if the people wants one in future. Hence it’s NOT Arriving anytime Soon. Maybe in 2 years time I hope.

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    • Arrived!

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    • AutoFrenz (the original) on Apr 11, 2017 at 12:27 am

      See…told you so..after jv with geely…even vw can produce decent looking suv…kahkahkah

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      • Kelab Kebenaran Kunta on Apr 11, 2017 at 11:01 am

        Pity Plotong is too arrogant to JV with Geely. Bankrupt also, Plotong refuse to JV with VW or Geely.

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    • Same L0rr on Apr 11, 2017 at 9:01 am

      DSG ok bro?

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  • Bladerunner on Apr 10, 2017 at 7:24 pm

    Tiruk or teruk?

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  • Kunta Kinte on Apr 10, 2017 at 7:26 pm

    With its turbocharged TSI engine, this SUV has what it takes to take on and defeat Honda. Sorry Toyota, you are not in the picture because you do not have a B segment SUV and even if you did, it doesn’t even have enough power and technological advancement as it’s German counterpart.

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  • Siti a/p Kassim Water Cut Hair on Apr 10, 2017 at 7:49 pm

    This compact is equivalent to HRV in term of size and slightly lower engine displacement and power should be pricing about the same as HRV.It is unfair for VW to fight against Japanese makes.Furthermore VW should also benefit on regional ASEAN tax regime policy if it CBU from Thailand or CKD in Malaysia.This is 2016 world number ONE best selling car maker in the world! Give similar justice as the similar Hyundai,Kia or Japanese enjoys!

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    • letthemhavewhattheydeserve on Apr 10, 2017 at 11:44 pm

      What crap, Siti They are the world’s best selling car maker because they earned it. No subsidies or tariff preferentials. VW deserves being the largest car company because its the result of more than 30 years of effort since the end of the Beetle era.

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    • Are you saying Honda is afraid of some competition. Please Siti, are you sure you are not from Proton? You seem to be afraid of competition, especially one as powerful as VW!

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  • T-rex?

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  • applegreen on Apr 10, 2017 at 9:19 pm

    Audi Q2 wannabe?

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  • nexto on Apr 10, 2017 at 10:24 pm

    Nothing special, next!

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  • passion on Apr 11, 2017 at 9:08 am

    VW and P1 have a lot of work on their hands to regain the people’s trust. they have be betrayed.

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  • thepolygonal on Apr 11, 2017 at 9:16 am

    Too bad it doesn’t look like the concept with the removable roof. Now it looks like just another SUV on the road.

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Apr 11, 2017 at 11:18 am

    this looks terrible

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  • LittleMin on Apr 11, 2017 at 6:00 pm

    I like the way they disguise their car!! So many misleading chrome and red stickers hahahahahahaha

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  • The design of newer VWs look like poor man’s Audi

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