Volkswagen T-Roc (2017-2026)

The T Roc as a rental car is not completely safe, too much computer control. A comfortable ride & easy entry/exit although the doors seemed very heavy, easy to fit in carparks & good on long trips with fuel economy. The idea of a switch for a park brake is stupid with another electronic part that can go wrong. This car has too many computer controlled gadgets which reduces driver input therefore reducing concentration on your surroundings. Show details

Best car and I have had many – There is nothing negative to say as this is the best car I have ever had. For a 1.4 litre turbo this car really goes well and is a pleasure to drive. The quality is evident right through compared to any Asian built car. This will not be my last VW. Show details

An Audi Q2 on a budget – Don't let this entry-level T-Roc fool you, it might just be the pick of the range for most drivers who aren't chasing performance or fancy features. If you don't need leather heated seats, all-wheel drive or the engine from a Golf R, then you should look at the T-Roc 110TSI. I drove from Sydney to Bathurst and back in this little SUV and found… Read more

it to be a great option for a road trip. That 110TSI motor is easy on the fuel and VW's radar cruise took a lot of effort out of the drive.

My trip involved a series of undulating back roads, which added a lot to my appreciation for the T-Roc. It felt planted to the road, while those smaller wheels offered enough buffer from bumps in the road.

This motor also offers enough push to execute an overtake with confidence, and there's enough ground clearance here to operate on most unsealed surfaces too.

To be honest, there weren't any features I was hoping this car would have. Other than heated seats for those cold mornings, it's a well appointed entry model. Although the 'base' digital instrument cluster feels a little basic, where I'd prefer analogue dials instead.

The base speaker system is fine, and there is some road noise that bleeds into the cabin on coarse roads.

I've candidly interviewed several T-Roc owners who have enjoyed their time with the car. And I absolutely would prefer driving one over the slightly more affordable T-Cross thanks to better handling dynamics and superior build quality.

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Golf on stilts definitely impresses – After comparing several small SUV's in the class, it came down to the Mazda CX-30 and the VW T-Roc. If you value design and internal built quality over practicality, you'll be buying a CX-30, if you want fuel savings, turbo charged engines to make a quick getaway at the lights in Sydney, changing lanes uphill on the freeway, easy and intuitive… Read more

buttons, knobs, interactive touch screens and a larger boot, you'll be doing what I did: Buying a T-Roc. It looks good, it drives as well as the Golf, in fact the Style model's transmission is a torque converter not a DSG, so there is no time lag when you hit the pedal and it's built quality, fit and finish is very good. So, why only 4 stars? In the post-pandemic cost cutting and logistical parts availability game, VW has removed the 'Auto Hold' feature, meaning, you have to keep your foot on the brake at the lights, or the car will start to roll forward. Inconvenient, sure, but easy to adjust to and not a deal breaker. Hills start assist is included though and works very well, so you won't roll back on ramps in parking stations, so don't panic. Blind Spot Monitoring (where you see the little orange light in the side mirrors, telling you not to change lanes, unless you want to run someone else off the road) and Auto Emergency braking when reversing, where the car hits the breaks faster than you can, when it detects a car or obstacle approaching from either side, is currently not available due to the notorious semi-conductor shortage. I love technology, but to be honest, various features in today's cars are a bit redundant, when you know how to drive and I am 'old school' by looking over my shoulder when changing lanes anyway and the reverse sensors and good reversing camera with line guidance, is enough for me. I opted for the Sound and Vision Pack, which has a really good Beats Sound System and full digital cockpit pro with various display options, like Audi has and even full colour map navigation next to the speedo, right in front of you. You also get wireless Apple and Android charging and connection, so well worth it, in my opinion. Also added the electric tailgate, never knew how convenient that could be, especially when you have your hands full whilst shopping. So, I'm still going to take a star off for the missing bits and the service cost, which compared to the Mazda isn't cheap, but there are discounted pre-service packages available and let's face it, it's every 15,000kms, where Mazda is every 10,000kms, so it almost evens out. Overall a highly recommended SUV, which was also readily available in the colour I wanted, without waiting. Bonus.