Volkswagen T-Roc - AutoWeek review - English subtitles
Volkswagen T-Roc - AutoWeek review - English subtitles
Volkswagen T-roc - AutoWeek review. Met de T-Roc heeft Volkswagen een model in huis dat op een wat wonderlijke plek tussen de Golf en de Tiguan in valt. We rijden ‘m in z’n geboorteland: Portugal.
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7.634 -> The SUV-policy of the Volkswagen Group,
isn't always as easy to understand.
11.616 -> Now Seat has a SUV based on the Ibiza with their Arona,
you'd think Volkswagen would start right away with a SUV based on the Polo.
20.65 -> That hasn't happened.
The car will come in time,
23.632 -> but instead Volkswagen presented the T-Roc last summer.
27.817 -> This car is much bigger than the Polo.
Actually, it's a SUV based on a Golf.
37.089 -> That's remarkable,
because Volkswagen already has a SUV based on a Golf; the Tiguan.
42.167 -> That's why the T-Roc will be positioned lower than the Tiguan.
45.068 -> Where the Tiguan is a lot more retained and practical,
the T-Roc has to be swankier and more dynamic.
50.684 -> It's almost like the Toyota C-HR and RAV4.
55.953 -> Just like with the C-HR,
the styling is very important for the T-Roc.
59.597 -> And it shows,
because the styling isn't as retained as other Volkswagens.
64.109 -> This rear end for example,
it's easily recognizable.
66.883 -> Also these sharp edges which tumble down near the door handles.
71.287 -> Big wheelarches,
big wheels,
73.087 -> and a chrome strip which goes down behind the rear window.
76.928 -> These are all details which give it a very characteristic look.
I'll have to admit some of the details are found in other cars as well.
85.545 -> Also, it depends on the trim the car is in,
because not every T-Roc has a two-tone paintjob...
90.523 -> ...and not every T-Roc is on big wheels like that.
97.11 -> The good news is that there's lots of things to choose from when configurating your T-Roc.
101.601 -> You've got eleven body colors to choose from,
plus three colors for the roof.
105.254 -> Volkswagen states that there are 24 different combinations.
109.279 -> Of course,
there are lots of wheels to choose from as well,
111.792 -> one of which is orange.
115.664 -> And what goes for the exterior of the T-Roc,
also goes for the interior.
119.321 -> If you pick the right options,
and you order this panel for example which stretches over the whole dashboard,
123.889 -> it gives a very different look than you're used to.
Very refreshing, especially if it's in a flashy color.
132.69 -> But if it's like this,
and the panels are black or anthracite,
136.446 -> that refreshing look isn't really present.
You get a Volkswagen-dash like we're used to.
141.726 -> Very strict,
very neat and very neatly finished with everything in the right place.
145.586 -> But that means it doesn't jump out when it comes to creativity.
154.899 -> Of course,
Volkswagen has put all of the latest multimedia technologies in the T-Roc.
160.035 -> That is,
if you tick the right options.
162.129 -> In this car,
we've got the latest generation of the multimedia system,
166.171 -> which comes with a big touchscreen.
It works incredibly nice,
168.369 -> but it's very sensitive.
Something you'll have to like.
171.876 -> And in this car,
the instrumentarium is fully digital.
175.007 -> If you want to,
you can project your satnav there.
178.934 -> Or other things you might want.
That means it takes some getting used to,
183.413 -> there's just so much possible.
Lots of menu's to scroll through.
186.876 -> If you're used to it though,
it's very nice to have that much possibilities.
194.61 -> What's also typically Volkswagen,
and very nice as well,
197.171 -> is the fact that both the seat and steering wheel are fully adjustable.
Anyone could find a good seating position in here.
203.686 -> The armrest is adjustable as well.
You can raise it, move it forward or backward...
206.945 -> The moment you get in here,
you just want to drive it.
210.565 -> That's something Volkswagen has done very neatly.
217.749 -> Then, the drive.
I don't have a lot to say about that,
220.85 -> because the drive is exactly like a Volkswagen.
223.749 -> That means this car chooses for a very neutral way,
even for a Volkswagen.
228.59 -> Skoda tends to lean more to the comfortable side,
I mean the Kodiaq sometimes heaves a little,
234.45 -> and Seat is more in the sporty side of the segment,
Volkswagen clearly tries to remain neutral.
239.153 -> That means the drive is fine.
Everything is nice, without much imperfections,
242.938 -> it's smooth,
the chassis is comfortable and a little dynamic as well,
247.174 -> and the steering doesn't give too much feedback,
but it isn't hazy either.
251.272 -> That also means it isn't exciting at all.
It's not like a Toyota C-HR which excels in dynamic driving,
258.602 -> you shouldn't expect that from a T-Roc.
265.279 -> The engine range of the T-Roc is nice and symmetrical.
You've got three diesels and three petrol engines.
270.889 -> In both cases you can choose from 115,
150 and 190 horsepower.
276.108 -> Also, in both cases the base version always has front-wheel drive...
280.896 -> ...and a manual gearbox.
The top of the range model, the one with 190 horsepower,
284.102 -> always comes with an automatic gearbox and four-wheel drive,
and for the middle one with 150 horsepower,
288.998 -> you can choose between a manual or automatic gearbox,
and between front-wheel or four-wheel drive.
294.547 -> There are three trim-levels.
You've got the base version, which is just called T-Roc.
301.274 -> It doesn't even have a bad trim,
but you can clearly see it from the outside.
306.398 -> It only comes with one color,
smaller wheels and halogen-lights,
310.335 -> so you won't get the quirky LED-indicators.
314.402 -> Then, you've got the T-Roc Style.
That's the one to get if you like the colors.
318.571 -> If you get that trim,
especially Style +, you can choose every single color for the roof, body and interior.
325.334 -> and lastly, you have the T-Roc Sport.
That's connected to the strongest engines, the 190 horsepower ones.
332.592 -> You'll also get some sporty details,
like darkened rear lights.
339.209 -> Today we're driving the 2.0-litre TSI,
producing 190 horsepower. The strongest petrol version.
343.941 -> Of course,
that's not the engine which will be the most popular in the Netherlands.
347.151 -> The importer has the highest expectations of the base engine,
the 1.0-litre TSI producing 115 horsepower.
352.249 -> That will mostly be connected to the Style trim level.
The middle level with all those colors.
358.14 -> You can already order the car,
so it won't be long until it's available in the Netherlands.
361.992 -> Of course,
that's going to be the car we'll be driving first.
366.709 -> If you think 115 horsepower isn't enough,
and you still want this 190 horsepower version,
371.098 -> it's got more than enough power.
It goes from 0-100 within 8 seconds,
375.668 -> so I won't have to explain it's a very good power source.
384.149 -> Let's discuss the position of the T-Roc then.
It's wider and quite a bit higher than the Golf,
391.818 -> twelve centimetres to be exact.
But it's also a tad shorter.
394.449 -> Very small differences, but still.
The wheelbase is shorter as well.
397.972 -> So I'm curious what's it like in the back...
404.276 -> It isn't very royal to be honest...
I'm behind myself as always,
408.203 -> and my knees almost touch the seat.
412.205 -> But it isn't much more than that.
414.801 -> The same goes for the headroom,
it's alright, but it isn't very royal.
419.946 -> Where the T-Roc does offer more room than a Golf,
422.614 -> is here. The boot.
It fits 440 litres, and a Golf only stores 380 litres.
429.708 -> If you fold down the seats,
it's still bigger than a Golf,
432.532 -> but the difference kind of disappears.
434.113 -> Right. You still have more space behind the rear seat.
437.209 -> So everything put together,
the T-Roc offers a refreshing styling with a bigger boot than a Golf,
441.59 -> but at what price?
443.301 -> If you put the base T-Roc next to a base 5-door Golf with a 1.0-litre TSI,
producing 110 horsepower.
450.334 -> The most comparable version if you will,
the difference is about €2000.
454.51 -> In its turn, the T-Roc is €4000 cheaper than a Tiguan.
If that's enough to attract buyers,
460.864 -> is something time will tell.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62HCuN2D094