VW gives T-Roc R the Wolfsburg treatment

VOLKSWAGEN Australia is launching the T-Roc R Wolfsburg Version from this month, the sporty SUV centered on “delivering an unique exterior look and unmistakably emotional sound” priced from $69,290 plus on-road prices – or $4300 greater than the variant on which it’s primarily based.

Simply 200 examples of the 2025 Volkswagen T-Roc R Wolfsburg Version can be provided, with no plans for an prolonged run as soon as the automobiles are bought out.

The German importer says the Wolfsburg Version takes what Australian prospects embrace about its most reasonably priced ‘R’ mannequin and dials up the visuals and soundtrack with further gear together with Indium Gray matte paint, an Akrapovič titanium exhaust system, 19-inch Pretoria alloy wheels in a Darkish Graphite end, carbon-look C-pillars, gloss-black décor and air flow frames, and black show management panel.

The extras be part of a robust listing of ordinary gear together with adaptive damping, 4Motion all-wheel drive, progressive steering, ‘R’ exterior and inside styling, IQ.Gentle Matrix LED headlights, dynamic gentle help, powered tailgate, heated entrance sport seats, Nappa leather-appointed upholstery with blue stitching, electrically adjustable driver’s seat adjustment with reminiscence perform, sport leather-based multi-function steering wheel, gearshift paddles, Uncover Professional 9.2-inch infotainment system, and Digital Cockpit Professional (digital instrumentation).

A panoramic glass sunroof is the one choice provided, priced at $2100.

Security and driver help applied sciences embody IQ.Drive with Journey Assists combining adaptive cruise management with lane, and aspect help, entrance help (AEB) with pedestrian monitoring, park help, and a rear-view digital camera.

There aren’t any energy upgrades or mechanical alterations to the variant, retaining the T-Roc R’s turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine making 221kW of energy between 5300-6600rpm and 400Nm of torque from 2000-5300rpm. Energy is channelled to all 4 wheels by way of a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, promising a 0-100km/h acceleration time of simply 4.9 seconds.

“Australia is a really vital market globally for T-Roc R and now the Wolfsburg Version provides Australian prospects the chance to personal the definitive model of the final word T-Roc,” stated Volkswagen Passenger Automobiles head of promoting and product Nathan Johnson.

“Efficiency has all the time been a power of T-Roc R and the distinctive matte paint and Akrapovič titanium exhaust system additional elevate it to the place it now appears to be like and sounds its best possible.”

Volkswagen has raised the value of its T-Roc vary because the MY25 line-up arrives. The entry-grade CityLife jumps $2000 to $38,990 plus on-road prices, Type $1400 to $41,990 +ORC, R-Line $1200 to $49,990 +ORC, and R $1500 to $64,990 +ORC (see full pricing desk under).

The Volkswagen T-Roc has outsold each entrant within the Small SUV over $45K in Australia this 12 months, with 974 models bought since January 1.

That determine locations the T-Roc comfortably forward of rivals together with the Audi Q3 (546 models YTD), BMW X1 (528), Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class (490), Toyota C-HR (422), Volvo XC40 (417), and Mini Countryman (352).

2025 Volkswagen T-Roc pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road prices.