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Born confident ? Order your T-Roc now !
Volkswagen is shaking up the SUV sector with the arrival of its stylish new compact SUV : the T-Roc . And , echoing the new car ’ s marketing tagline , those ‘ born confident ’ are being invited to order the new model at Volkswagen Retailers nationwide .
T o secure one of the initial 1,000 new T-Rocs on offer , and become among the first in the UK to drive it when cars arrive in showrooms and deliveries begin in December , buyers are being invited to visit their local Retailer to order their new car .
It is anticipated that demand for the initial cars will be strong , even before a more comprehensive line-up of T-Roc trim levels opens for order in December , and as an extra incentive this first group of 1,000 retail buyers are being offered smart T-Roc accessory running boards – worth £ 565 – free of charge , further helping them stand out from the SUV crowd .
The T-Roc sees Volkswagen enter a new market segment with this stylish and sporty model . Sitting beneath the established and extremely popular Tiguan SUV , and above the forthcoming new T-Cross small SUV , the T-Roc represents a key element of Volkswagen ’ s ongoing SUV offensive . Form and function
A wide and long stance allied to a relatively low roofline and steeply raked C-pillar underscore not only the T-Roc ’ s sporting style but also its dynamic and engaging ride and handling characteristics .
T-Roc measures 4,234 mm long ( 252 mm shorter than the Tiguan ), and it has a 2,603 mm
54 | Farming Monthly | October 2017 wheelbase . The SUV ’ s width is 1,819 mm ( excluding door mirrors ), and its height is 1,573 mm . For comparison , the current Golf measures 4,255 mm long , 1,799 mm wide ( excluding mirrors ), 1,452 mm high , and has a wheelbase of 2,637 mm .
Luggage space in the five-seat T-Roc is generous . Indeed the five-seat car has one of largest luggage compartments in its class – measuring 445 litres when loaded up to the top of the second row seat backrests .
Its styling is also defined by its short overhangs : ( 831 mm front , 800 mm rear ) and large track widths of 1,546 mm ( front ) and 1,541 mm ( rear ).
Discussing the T-Roc ’ s distinctive looks Volkswagen Head of Design , Klaus Bischoff , said : “ Volkswagen has created another authentic SUV with the new T-Roc . In launching this crossover we are also bringing a very expressive , even ‘ sassy ’, design to the streets . This emotional component makes it likeable . The T-Roc is therefore equally well suited for the urban world as it is for great adventures . Engineered to perform
Like its larger Tiguan sibling , the new T-Roc will in time be offered with a broad range of turbocharged engines : three petrol engines ( TSI ) and two diesels ( TDI ) units , with – depending on engine choice – the option of manual or DSG automatic gearboxes and in front- or 4MOTION all-wheel drive formats .
Every all-wheel drive version of the T-Roc also has 4MOTION Active Control with driving profile selection as standard . The system is operated via 4MOTION Active Control on the centre console . The driver uses it to activate four higher-level modes and various pop-up menus . When the rotary switch is turned to the left , one of the two on-road profiles is activated : ‘ Street ’ and ‘ Snow ’.
When the switch is turned to the right , the two off-road modes are available : ‘ Offroad ’ ( automatic setting of off-road parameters ) or ‘ Offroad Individual ’ ( variable settings ). 4MOTION Active Control adapts relevant assistance systems to the driving situation in seconds .
Driving Profile Selection is also included as standard in 4MOTION models . It allows the driver to individually control – depending on standard and optional equipment available – parameters for DSG ; automatic air conditioning ; electromechanical power steering ; Dynamic Chassis Control ( DCC ) and Adaptive Cruise Control ( ACC ). Five profiles – Comfort , Normal , Sport , Eco and Individual – are available . For models with front-wheel drive , Driving Profile Selection can be specified as an option .
For more details on all the new T-Roc , together with brochures and pricing , and to use Volkswagen ’ s online configurator , please visit www . volkswagen . co . uk
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