Volkswagen took everyone by surprise earlier this
year when they announced a convertible version of the T-Roc SUV. The open top
model is due in 2020, with a few revisions over its fixed roof sibling, which
will make it a bit heavier.
Volkswagen will start manufacturing the T-Roc
Cabriolet in the second half of 2020. The vehicle will be put together at its
Osnabruck plant in Germany, where the firm used to produce the Golf Cabriolet.
The facility is currently in charge with assembling the Volkswagen Tiguan and
Porsche Cayman, and to prepare for the new convertible crossover, it will
receive an € 80 million (US$ 93 million) investment.
By the time the T-Roc Cabriolet hits production, the
current fixed-roof model will be 3 years old. Thus, we wouldn’t be surprised if
Volkswagen decides to give it a mid-life cycle makeover. Until then, the German automaker will probably preview it with a concept at a future
international auto show.
