Volkswagen T-Roc

Volkswagen T-Roc

T-Roc at the 2014 Geneva Auto Show
Overview
Manufacturer Volkswagen
Body and chassis
Body style Compact crossover[1]
Platform Volkswagen MQB
Related Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen Golf
Powertrain
Engine 122 cu in (2.0 L) turbodiesel I4[2]
Transmission 7 Speed
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,595.9 mm (102.2 in)
Length 4,178.3 mm (164.5 in)
Width 1,831.3 mm (72.1 in)
Height 1,501.1 mm (59.1 in)
Curb weight 1,420 kg (3,130 lb)[2]

The Volkswagen T-Roc is a concept car that debuted at the 2014 Geneva Auto Show. The engine is from the Volkswagen Golf. The T-Roc is designed to be an offroader with an aggressive design and AWD. There is a 12.3 inch screen where the driver can switch driving modes and access the entertainment system. The gauges are also replaced by an information screen that contains digital gauges. The T-Roc is smaller than the Tiguan and far more advanced than the Tiguan.[1] The T-Roc is not going to be produced, instead it will be used to test out concepts for future Volkswagen SUVs. Volkswagen calls the design of the T-Roc 'striking' along with the 19 inch alloy wheels. They also say the car is relatively light because of the way it was constructed.[3] The car is painted with Blue Metallic.

A car related to the T-Roc may reach production, but this isn't due until 2016. A production version would help VW rival the Renault Captur, Nissan Juke, Dacia Duster, Peugeot 2008, and the Vauxhall Mokka. The removable roof that was in the concept probably won't make it to production, but 3 door or 5 door variants will most likely be produced.[4]

Mechanicals

The T-Roc's turbo diesel injection (TDI) engine from the Golf can propel the car from 0-62 in 6.9 seconds and a top speed of 130 MPH.[1] Volkswagen estimates a fuel mileage of 57.6 MPG and 129 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

Engine Specifications

Platform

The T-Roc is using the MQB platform which it shares with the Volkswagen Golf, Seat Leon, Audi A3, and the Skoda Octavia

Naming

The name T-Roc probably stems from the previous Volkswagen concept, the Iroc. [1]

Cost

The T-Roc is handbuilt and would cost over one million pounds to make it exactly like the concept for a consumer, although this won't happen.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Stoklosa, Alexander (February 2014). "Volkswagen T-ROC Concept: Ready T' Rock Off-Road". CarandDriver. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
  2. 1 2 Padgett, Marty (4 March 2014). "Volkswagen T-Roc Concept: 2014 Geneva Motor Show Live Photos". MotorAuthority. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
  3. ↑ "T-ROC". VolkswagenUK. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
  4. ↑ Gibbs, Nick (3 March 2014). "Volkswagen T-ROC concept makes its debut". AutoExpress. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
  5. 1 2 Kew, Ollie (27 February 2014). "VW T-Roc concept (2014) first official pictures". CarMagazine. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
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