VW Golf Crossover (rumor)
Autocar reports that the new Golf crossover will sit
below the Tiguan in the company's line-up and when it is revealed in production
guise later in 2017, bring the T-Roc name to the market, despite
alternatives being registered. While the original T-Roc Concept was a
three-door, the model in question will retain the five-door layout of conventional
Golf models but will be distinct thanks to its bespoke exterior styling.
The model will be based around the
company's MQB platform and retain the same 2,640 mm wheelbase of the Golf. Its expected to have the same dimensions as the original T-Roc Concept,
meaning it'll be about 4,178 mm long, 1,831 mm wide and 1,501 mm high.
A selection of
engines will be offered. These will include an entry-level 1.0-liter
three-cylinder with 113 hp, a 1.5-liter four-cylinder TSI offered in 128 hp and
148 hp guises as well as the 2.0-liter, turbo'd four-cylinder of the facelifted
GTI delivering 241 hp.
At least two
diesel four-cylinder engines will be offered for the T-Roc. Additionally, both
plug-in hybrid and all-electric variants are expected. Front-wheel drive will
most likely come standard on entry-level models but four-wheel drive will be
offered in high-end specifications. Six-speed manual and seven-speed DSG
dual-clutch transmissions will complete the range.
