VOLKSWAGEN will now provide some beforehand non-compulsory tools gadgets as commonplace fare throughout its expanded T-Roc compact SUV vary – albeit for an extra value. Now accessible from $35,990 plus on-road prices, the Volkswagen T-Roc vary is as much as $1890 dearer than earlier than (see full pricing element beneath).
The MY24 vary provides what VW says are “extra fascinating options for purchasers”, together with the reintroduction of blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert throughout all grades following semi-conductor associated provide points late final yr.
Additional, the Model variant of VW’s top-selling mannequin positive factors a bigger 10.25-inch infotainment array with proprietary satellite tv for pc navigation, voice management, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. These options had been supplied beforehand as a part of the mannequin line’s non-compulsory Sound and Imaginative and prescient Bundle ($2500).
For the T-Roc R-Line, we now discover as commonplace heated entrance seats, a power-adjustable driver’s seat with reminiscence perform, and Nappa leather-based upholstery supplied beforehand as a part of the Luxurious Bundle ($3500).
“We’re listening to the needs and wishes of our prospects, and particularly within the compact SUV section they need extra expertise and luxurious, but in addition higher total worth,” mentioned Volkswagen Passenger Autos director, Michal Szaniecki.
“Given its recognition in Australia, we will now provide fascinating gadgets as commonplace on the T-Roc Model and T-Roc R-Line for a smaller premium than the earlier optioned variations, making them much more interesting to the pinnacle and coronary heart.”
Mechanically, the T-Roc stays unchanged. Entry-grade CityLife and Model variants characteristic a 110lW/250Nm 1.4-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine paired with an eight-speed computerized transmission driving the entrance wheels.
R-Line variants rating a bigger displacement 2.0-litre turbo-petrol ‘4’ with 140kW/320Nm on faucet and paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and 4Motion all-wheel drive; whereas the flagship R and R Grid Version duo up the output ante to 221kW/400Nm for a claimed 0-100km/h of simply 4.9 seconds.
Optionally, the up to date T-Roc is now accessible with Vienna Leather-based (Model variants, $3450), Black Model Bundle (R-Line variants, $2900 / R variants, $1200), Beats premium audio system (R variants, $800), an electrical tailgate (Model and R-Line variants, $600), Lapiz Blue décor inserts (R variants, $250), a panoramic sunroof ($2000), premium paint ($900), and metallic / pearl paint ($700).
Volkswagen Australia says its T-Roc is the best-selling automobile in its 2023 passenger portfolio with gross sales “eclipsing” these of different fashions.
Based on FCAI year-to-date gross sales knowledge, the German importer has offered 263 examples of the Polo (-77.5 per cent on the identical time final yr), 1267 Golf variants (+15.5 per cent), 412 Passats (+29.6 per cent), and 395 Arteons (+87.2 per cent).
It has additionally notched up 35 Caddy (-10.3 per cent), 21 Caravelle (+61.5 per cent) and 400 Multivan (+153.2 per cent) gross sales, in addition to 57 California (+58.3 per cent) individuals movers.
On the SUV aspect, VW has offered 3042 T-Cross (+10.3 per cent) light-segment fashions, 4420 T-Roc (+263.5 per cent) small-segment fashions, 3864 Tiguan (+278.5 per cent) medium-segment variants, and within the massive section, 134 Passat Alltrack (+157.7 per cent) and 2512 Tiguan Allspace (+132.4 per cent) fashions.
The upper-large section Touareg has offered 570 items (+44.3 per cent).
These figures be a part of Volkswagen Business Car vary gross sales that embrace the Crafter Bus (1, down 98.3 per cent), Crafter (698, up 100.6 per cent), Caddy Van (231, down 30,0 per cent), Transporter (446, down 30.0 per cent) and Amarok (2202, up 4.1 per cent).
Deliveries of the up to date Volkswagen T-Roc are anticipated in native showrooms from September.
2023 Volkswagen T-Roc pricing*:
Citylife (a) | $35,990 | Unchanged |
Model (a) | $38,890 | (+$1790) |
R-Line (a) | $47,090 | (+$1890) |
R Grid Version (a) | $54,300 | Unchanged |
R (a) | $61,990 | (+$1690) |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.