Is the VW T-Roc worth buying?
You’ll like the VW T-Roc if you appreciate a raised driving position, because it places you higher above the road than the Seat Arona and Skoda Kamiq. There’s also plenty of adjustment for the steering wheel and the seat, including electric lumbar support on all versions, so it’s easy to get comfy. The T-Roc is wider and higher than the Golf, and that makes it seem a significantly larger car, though in fact the hatchback is longer.However, the T-Roc gives you a naturally high driving position with a terrific view of the road ahead. It’s not just great out the front either, because the big rear window ensuring rear visibility is also great.
What does T-Roc stand for?
Yes, it’s a silly name. But let us quickly explain: the T is shared with the first letter of VW’s other SUVs; the Roc – and we’re quoting Volkswagen here – has been derived from the English word ‘rock’, which stands for the positioning of the T-Roc as a crossover… and this car really rocks the segment. The new Volkswagen T-Roc is in the final stages of development ahead of its launch as the last pure-ICE car from the German firm, new spy shots have revealed. Set for launch in 2026, the second-generation T-Roc has been given a front end similar to the new Tiguan, with a redesigned grille and refreshed LED headlights.The Tiguan is the clear winner in terms of boot space and practicality, with its massive 652-litre space. But the T-Cross doesn’t do too badly with 385 litres. The same goes for the rest of the cabin, which, again, is more practical in the Tiguan with plenty of cubbies and a large glovebox to store.The T-Roc is slightly easier to park than the Tiguan, and slightly cheaper – although neither of these cars are among the most affordable SUVs. It still features much of the same technology and equipment, and still has plenty of space for most buyers’ needs.The T-Roc is manufactured at the Portuguese plant in Palmela near Lisbon. Since its market launch in 2017, more than two million vehicles have been sold, making it the world’s second most successful Volkswagen SUV after the Tiguan.