Volkswagen T-Roc review

No official prices yet, but we’re told the T-Roc will start from ‘low thirties’. Which is broadly in line with the cost of the outgoing car. In the UK you’ll have three trim levels to sift through: Life, Style and R-line. Then the high-performance VW T-Roc R will top the range out later.

Many people who bought the old T-Roc in Europe did so because you could spec VW’s 2.0 TDI diesel engine, so it had motorway grunt and did fifty to the gallon. That isn’t an option this time, so it’s likely that company car users will wait and see how the full hybrids stack up before choosing from the umpteen machines at this size and price. 

Avoid options like adaptive suspension which are pricey, won’t see a value return come resale time and don’t make sense of the T-Roc R-line’s oversized wheels. Full UK specs are yet to be confirmed but it’s likely only entry-level Life models will prioritise ride comfort over looks with sensible rims. 

Want a second-hand one? Our review of the gen1 Volkswagen T-Roc is here.