2021 Volkswagen T-Roc 2.0L TDI 7AT (150 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Volkswagen enjoyed great success with its B-segment crossover T-Roc that it introduced in 2017, and in late 2021, it refreshed the lineup for the 2022 model year.

The T-Roc was a darling for those who wanted a vehicle short enough to roam easily in the urban environment. Still, it could also tackle unpaved roads or curbs. Furthermore, the car had running costs similar to any other hatchback, and it was also available with an all-wheel drive system. While the 2017 version didn’t impress in terms of styling, the refreshed version could be optioned with a few tweaks that made it look more appealing. Volkswagen offered the T-Roc in two grades: the Style and the R-Line. While the former still had some design details carried over from the non-facelifted model, the latter looked sportier.

At the front, the 2022 T-Roc featured a new design with a honeycomb mesh grille above the bumper crossed by a chromed horizontal slat. This new element visually connected the standard LED headlights that integrated DRLs that doubled as turn signals. Customers could add the IQ.LIGHT package that added matrix headlamps. The Style trim level looked similar to the non-facelifted version of the T-Roc, while the R-Line had a set of stacked LED lights on the side intakes that flanked the lower A-shaped air intake.

Volkswagen offered the T-Roc with standard 16-inch alloy wheels, but customers could opt for sets of up to 19-inch in size. The R-Line version boasted a set of badges that mimicked exhausts on the front fenders, while all versions were fitted with black moldings around the wheel arches. These made the car look like it had a high ground clearance, which was not entirely true. Finally, at the back, the automaker installed new LED taillights, which were in the same light package as the IQ.LIGHT matrix system.

The cabin was improved significantly with a redesigned instrument cluster. Instead of analog dials, drivers fronted an eight-inch TFT display. As an option, a 12.25-inch screen was available. The standard bucket seats provided some side support, but those fitted with the R-Line package provided not just a better look but also featured higher bolstered areas. Atop the center stack, Volkswagen installed a standard eight-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system, with an option for a 9.2” one. In the back, the split-folding (60/40) bench seat provided enough shoulder room for three passengers, but legroom was limited for the one seated in the middle due to the transmission tunnel.

Volkswagen installed a wide choice of engines in the T-Roc and paired them with either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed (dual-clutch) automatic transmission. Depending on the option, customers could get the car with either front- or all-wheel drive systems.