Volkswagen India has embarked on a SUV focused product strategy for the Indian market and we have already witnessed the launch of the Tiguan AllSpace and have been given a preview of the Taigun SUV that will launch in 2021, however the second product to hit our market is the T-Roc. It is a sleek machine that has a solid global name and is a vehicle that is sought after by enthusiasts.
Considering the fact that it is an import and VW India is only offering 2000 units currently, it has been priced rather well especially when you take into consideration what it packs under the hood! Built to offer a great drive experience, the T-Roc ought to be your choice of wheels.
What VW India has to say about the T-Roc
Commenting on the launch of the Volkswagen T-Roc, Mr. Steffen Knapp, Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India said, “The T-Roc is an easily recognizable name worldwide and embodies all the good qualities of a Volkswagen with its sporty design, functionality, safety, technology and dynamic driving experience. Its expressive and bold design language will create an underlying dominance on the Indian roads. The TROC is a robust product and enhances our SUV portfolio in India.”
Volkswagen T-Roc – What you need to know
First showcased to the Indian audience at the recently held Auto Expo 2020 in New Delhi, the Volkswagen T-Roc is an out-and-out head turner. Built on the company’s MQB platform, the T-Roc sports a progressive design language that is young and sporty, however still manages to include the design philosophy you find on Volkswagen products. To start with, it has a low slung coupe-lie roof, a distinctive wide stance, large wheels with pronounced character lines on the body that gives it a rather muscular appeal. Add to that you get integrated LED headlights and LED DRLs that really up the desire quotient with this product.
The cabin carries an upmarket appeal and looks rather spacious as well. To give it a greater sense of space, the T-Roc gets a panoramic sunroof which is a welcome addition to this product and gels well with its outdoor sporty nature. The fit and finish of the cabin is excellent and the premium materials used add their own sense of sophistication. With seating for five adults and a 445 litres of boot space, the T-Roc has a practical side to it as well. As far as convenience is concerned, the T-Roc is a fully loaded machine that comes with a 26 cm Active Info Display, 20 cm Infotainment system that boasts of all your connectivity needs including App Connect that integrates MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Further to that, you also get Volkswagen’s WeConnect Go personal assistant that gives you a plethora of advanced features.
Built to be an absolute delight to drive, the Volkswagen T-Roc is powered by the company’s award-winning 1.5 litre TSI EVO turbocharged stratified injection petrol motor that delivers 150 PS of power and a solid 250 Nm of torque. It is paired to a 7-speed DSG gearbox that ensures you get the very best out of the engine in terms of mileage and performance. With the Active Cylinder Technology that deactivates two out of the four cylinders when not required (such as cruising), the T-Roc offers an excellent mileage.
Like all Volkswagen products, the T-Roc is built safe. After all, safety is one of the key pillars at Volkswagen and the T-Roc definitely lives up to those standards with 6 airbags, ABS, ESC, safety optimized front headrests, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and ISOFIX child seat anchors.
Introduced for INR 19.99 lakh, the T-Roc is quite the package. It is coming to India as a CBU and only 2000 units are currently on offer. Deliveries start soon as the original date was changed due to the lockdown. Before you say that it is overpriced, remember there is nothing quite like it out in the market and if you want a fast, sporty yet fuel efficient machine, the T-Roc ticks all those boxes!