Strip away the funky bodywork and the cabin personalisation and what you've got here is a slightly less efficient but slightly more fashionable alternative to a Golf. But then, you could say similar things of just about any other compact-to-mid-sized SUV contender in this growing segment. It's all about giving the market what it wants. And with the T-Roc, Volkswagen has done just that.
Are there problems? Interior space perhaps. But then if you wanted that in a compact Volkswagen SUV, you'd probably stretch to a Tiguan. This more recent facelifted T-Roc model addressed the original model's issue that some of the cabin trimming felt a little down-market, though you might still want for more, given the pricing applied to plusher models. Fortunately, there's enough technology now provided to make this less noticeable. The top derivatives are quite expensive though, which brings into focus the fact that amongst rivals in this segment, there are plenty of slightly cheaper alternatives. Most of them though, lack this T-Roc's 'want one' factor. And the way this part of the market is these days, that'll probably be very significant in keeping this as Volkswagen's third best selling model.

Front and rear passengers curtain airbag system including front side airbags

Ambient lighting with mirror logo projection

Start/stop function with battery regeneration

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) inc EDL (Electronic Differential Lock) and ASR (Traction Control)

Power windows with comfort operation and circuit breaker

Rear wash/wipe with intermittent wipe setting

Air care climatronic air conditoning system with active combination filter and 2-zone temperature control

Automatic headlight control with LED separate daytime running lights with coming/leaving home function

Body coloured bumpers and radiator grille with chrome trim and front fog lamps with chrome bezel

Park assist including front and rear parking sensors

Mobile phone interface with inductive charging feature

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

Volkswagen T-Roc

1.5 TSI Life 5dr DSG