IAA 2019: Volkswagen T-Roc as a convertible
ABOVE WITH In spring 2020, VW is launching an unexpected offensive with the T-Roc Cabriolet based on the SUV. World premiere at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt (September 12 to 22). But first things first. First, there's the announcement that in 2020 the Wolfsburg-based company will be making a push in the booming segment on all markets worldwide with a total of 20 models [...]
But one thing after the other. First, there is the announcement that in 2020 the Wolfsburg-based company intends to launch an advance in the booming segment on all markets worldwide with a total of 20 models, including the production version of the ID Crozz study, a battery-electric SUV first shown in Shanghai.
Only model of this type in the segment
Back to the T-Roc Cabriolet. Now that Land Rover's open-top Evoque has passed away, this car is a special one: It would be the only vehicle currently available in the sport utility vehicle category with a roof that can be opened completely if required. However, since it won't go on sale until next year, it's not yet clear whether someone else will snatch this glory away from it by then.
Chances are good that the topless German will become a coveted object of fresh air fans and eye candy in traffic as a worthy successor to the VW convertibles of more recent times such as the Golf, Beetle and EOS.
On request with trailer hitch
Customers can choose between the Style and R-Line lines. Among other things, Style stands for four selectable interior trim variants and 17-inch alloy wheels. R-Line emphasizes sportiness with special seats, fog lights as standard and a sport-tuned chassis.
Common to both variants is a standard infotainment system with USB and Bluetooth interfaces. In addition, the basic technical equipment includes an emergency braking function, pedestrian detection, a multi-collision brake and a lane departure warning system. On request a trailer coupling to have.
Good overview for rear passengers
The car's dimensions have already been published: length x width x height in meters: 4.27 x 1.81 (without exterior mirrors) x 1.52. The wheelbase is 2.63 meters. The driver and front passenger sit just under 60 centimeters above the asphalt, the rear passengers another one and a half centimeters higher and thus enjoy a good overview. The trunk swallows a respectable 284 liters for a compact crossover.
115 hp or 150 hp power to start
Under the hood works either a 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbo with 115 hp and 200 Nm of torque or a 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbo with 150 hp and 250 Nm of torque. Both are mated to a 6-speed transmission and put their power to the road via the front wheels. A 7-speed dual-clutch transmission can be ordered as an option on the more powerful version. Diesel variants and all-wheel drive are not planned.
