Volkswagen has officially revealed the T-ROC concept car at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Key design features of the concept vehicle include the front section with the LED headlights and two removable roof halves.
With the Tiguan and Touareg Volkswagen already has two SUVs in its existing model range. In the future, Germany’s largest car manufacturer will be expanding this spectrum with new models in a variety of classes.
The T-ROC, a Golf-format design study, is positioned a step down from the Tiguan. Following the CrossBlue (USA), CrossBlue Coupé (China) and also Taigun (India) concept cars, Volkswagen is once again giving a look ahead to possible future SUV models.
Weighing 1,420 kg, the T-ROC aims to combine the capabilities of an all-wheel drive SUV with the airiness of a convertible. The middle section of the roof consists of two halves that can be taken off and stowed in the boot. Front and rear cameras, which are backed up in the dark by LED headlights, extend the driver’s field of vision.
Powered by a 181 bhp (135 kW) turbo-diesel direct injection engine, the T-ROC is equipped with three different driving modes: ‘Street’, ‘Off-road’ and ‘Snow’. The parameters of the 4Motion drive train, 7-speed DSG (dual-clutch gearbox), ABS, Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control vary depending on the mode selected. The 2.0 TDI engine’s fuel consumption is 4.9 l/100 km, while maximum torque is 380 Nm.
The vehicle body has been designed based on the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB).
Source: Volkswagen
