The VW T-Roc has been finally launched in
India. The all-new premium sub-compact SUV is priced at INR 19.99 lakh
(ex-showroom). Do note that this price is applicable for only an introductory
period. Deliveries will begin in mid-April 2020.
The VW T-Roc is the German rival to the
likes of Hyundai Kona, Honda HR-V, Renault Captur (CMF-B) and Ford Puma. It
sits on the MQB platform. It measures 4.2 metres in length, 1.8 metres in width
and 1.6 metres in height and it has a wheelbase of 2.6 metres. The boot space
is 445 litres and can be increased to 1,290 litres by folding down the rear
seat backrests.
The T-Roc is probably just an experimental
model at the moment. Maybe it will be sold only until the 2021 VW Taigun is
launched in the second half of next year. Volkswagen knows it’s a niche product
for our market, and so, it is offering only one trim and a single mechanical
configuration. LED headlights, LED DRLs, 17-inch Mayfield alloy wheels, LED
tail lamps, panoramic sunroof, 11.7-inch fully digital instrument cluster and
Vienna leather seats are some of the equipment highlights of the VW T-Roc
available in India.
On the safety front, the premium B-SUV
includes Electronic Stabilisation Programme, Electronic Differential Lock,
Anti-Slip Regulation, Motor-Schleppmoment-Regelung or engine drag torque
control, Hill Start Assist (HSA) and 6 airbags.
Under the hood, there’s a 1.5-litre
TSI-Evo engine with ACT. The turbocharged four-cylinder petrol mill produces
150 PS and 250 Nm of torque and is linked to a 7-speed DSG dual-clutch
automatic transmission. The 4MOTION permanent AWD system is offered
internationally but not in India.
ACT is short for Active Cylinder
Technology and works over a range between 1,400 and 4,000 rpm and torque
outputs between 25 and ~100 Nm. It makes urban driving more efficient by
deactivating two cylinders when not required.
