More than a year after the official announcement
made by Volkswagen, the T-Roc Convertible was captured testing on public roads. The prototype, which looks more
like a jacked-up, open-top hatchback than a convertible SUV, hasn’t dropped any
vinyl stickers yet. Still, it’s very easy to sketch up its design using nothing
more than your mind: just imagine the regular T-Roc with a rag top, and perhaps
some minor updates.
The cabin layout will be carried over from its
fixed-roof sibling, although Volkswagen may try to draw a line between the two
by offering different color trims and perhaps new upholstery options in the
convertible. Expect a similar equipment level, too, with the base T-Roc
drop-top likely getting standard 8-inch infotainment system, DAB Radio,
Bluetooth connectivity, climate control, autonomous emergency braking and
others.
A selection of petrol and diesel engines will be on
offer, and while no official info is available, we presume it will include the
2.0-liter TSI and TDI units, as well as the smaller 1.0- and 1.5-liter petrol
ones and the 1.6-liter diesel. The T-Roc Convertible will be unveiled next year and will be built at
VW’s Osnabruck plant in Germany, where the Golf Cabrio Mk6 used to be
assembled.