A report from
AutoExpert says that the VW T-Roc’s illustration in the Car And Driver
magazine’s recent released edition is the production VW T-Roc.
The VW T-Roc in production guise is far different to
the concept version displayed at the GIMS 2014. Volkswagen’s new baby SUV has
the proportions of the Audi Q2 and adopts a more conventional design. While the
concept was a 2-door convertible, the production version is a proper 5-door
SUV.
The VW T-Roc will sit on the MQB A1 platform
measuring 4.30 metres long. It will have a ground clearance 15 mm more than the
VW Golf (142 mm) and a 412 litre boot. German reports say that Volkswagen will
offer its smallest SUV with a low-travel suspension with adjustable dampers as
well as an all-wheel drive system. Engines will include the familiar 115 PS
1.0-litre TSI petrol, 150 PS 1.5-litre TSI Evo petrol, 190 PS 2.0-litre TSI
petrol, 115 PS 1.6-litre TDI diesel, 150 PS 2.0-litre TDI diesel and 190 PS
2.0-litre TDI diesel units. A GTI performance variant is also possible.
Transmission choices should include 6-speed manual and 7-speed DSG dual-clutch
automatic.
The VW T-Roc is said to debut at the 2017 Frankfurt
Motor Show (IAA 2017) that opens to the media on 12 September. Volkswagen will
start production of the vehicle at the Palmela facility in Portugal this
August.
