New Models Due For Launch

Volkswagen T-Roc

The T-Roc is a European success story. Designed in Germany and built in Portugal, the Volkswagen – which was first presented in 2017, has been built more than two million times since then and was then enhanced in 2021 – regularly occupies the top spots in SUV registration statistics. In 2025 – the year of its replacement – the first generation of this Volkswagen is the undisputed best-selling SUV in Europe. The second generation, which has been improved in all areas, is now being launched. Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer on the new T-Roc: “Our customers love the T-Roc – and I am convinced that the new generation has everything it takes to continue this great success story: progressive design, innovative technologies, top quality and value, intuitive operation and pleasantly balanced handling.” It’s a fact that the T-Roc with its clear and charismatic design is taking a major leap forward in development thanks to brand-new hybrid drive systems, a newly developed and strikingly high-quality interior, new infotainment, cockpit and operating systems from the larger Tiguan and Tayron, more space in the interior and luggage compartment, and assist systems such as Travel Assist that are in some cases unique in its class. Pre-sales have already started in Europe. The official market launch of the new T-Roc and its debut at Volkswagen dealerships will follow immediately.

Face in the crowd

The first T-Roc already had its own unique style – an unmistakable yet appealing face that stood out from the crowd. Its hallmark features included a striking silver stripe extending from the A-pillar to the distinctive T-Roc C-pillar. This stripe helped to extend the roof line and was christened the ‘hockey stick’ by designers on account of its shape. Another of the T-Roc’s clear archetypal features was the sharp, muscular and powerful shoulder section above the rear wheel arch. As part of this product line’s iconic DNA, these features have also been incorporated into the successor’s new design. So, despite its redesign and enhancements, this makes it immediately recognisable as a T-Roc – right down to the very last millimetre. The ‘face’ now shows a stylistic proximity to the family of other modern Volkswagen models and thus becomes a bridge to the Volkswagen design of the future. The new ‘family face’ is just the starting point from which the designers have created a ‘product face’ for the new T-Roc with the greatest possible autonomy. Every line, every edge, every surface and every curve is based on logic and functionality. In addition, the SUV has become more aerodynamic: the new drag coefficient of cd = 0.29 corresponds to an improvement of 10 per cent compared with the predecessor and – together with the new drive system range – serves as the basis for the significantly improved efficiency of the second T-Roc generation.

1.5 eTSI for launch

The new T-Roc is the first Volkswagen product line whose entire drive range consists exclusively of efficient hybrid systems. One of the most successful Volkswagen drive systems of this era will be offered straight from the launch: a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine as a 48 V mild hybrid (1.5 eTSI) in two output levels with 85 kW (116 PS) and 110 kW (150 PS). Both versions of the 1.5 eTSI used for the first time in the T-Roc are high-tech systems: they convert kinetic energy into electrical energy by means of recuperation and store this in a compact lithium-ion battery. As a result, the efficient combustion engine can be switched off repeatedly during a journey – this coasting mode saves fuel and reduces emissions. If the four-cylinder engine is in operation, two cylinders are also shut down as often as possible, which also reduces fuel consumption. In addition, the hybrid system’s electric boost optimises the performance when driving off, as a 48 V belt-driven starter-alternator with an additional electric torque of up to 56 Nm – particularly noticeable when pulling away on uphill gradients – supports the petrol engine.

2.0 eTSI and 1.5 Hybrid as new hybrid systems

In 2026, two new hybrid developments will make their debut in the T-Roc: a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 48 V mild hybrid system (2.0 eTSI) and a 1.5-litre full hybrid (Hybrid). The new hybrid drives will also be available in two output levels: the new 2.0 eTSI is always coupled to the 4MOTION all-wheel drive in the T-Roc. The 2.0 eTSI 4MOTION with 150 kW (204 PS) will be launched first. Towards the end of next year, the new and even more powerful high-end flagship version of the SUV product line with this drive technology will follow: the T-Roc R 4MOTION developed by the premium performance brand Volkswagen R. Also in 2026, the two new 1.5-litre full hybrid engines with front-wheel drive and outputs of 100 kW (136 PS) and 125 kW (170 PS) will complement the range. The T-Roc engine range will thus consist of six versions – four with front-wheel drive and two with all-wheel drive, all equipped with automatic gearboxes.