Volkswagen is bringing another high-performance
model to the UK in the shape of the T-Roc R crossover. Power comes from a turbocharged
petrol four that’s good for 296 HP and 400 Nm of torque.
With the aid of a seven-speed DSG automatic and 4Motion all-wheel drive (both
standard), it can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and
maxes out at 250 km/h. Despite its size, though, it’s still a performance vehicle, so the
T-Roc R certainly isn’t cheap, as it starts at £ 38,450 (US$ 47,789).
As far as equipment is concerned, UK buyers get
19-inch Pretoria alloy wheels as standard, while the automaker’s Dynamic
Chassis Control (DCC) adaptive damper system is available for an extra £ 695
(US$ 864). Opting for DCC means having “greater flexibility through a choice of
multiple driving modes,” according to V-Dub.
The T-Roc R is offered with a black roof, A-pillar
and mirror housings, plus a choice of eight bodywork colors: Energetic Orange,
Turmeric Yellow, White Silver, Indium Grey, Deep Black, Pure White, Flash Red
and the R-exclusive Lapiz Blue.
