Description
Volkswagen introduced an updated version of the T-Roc Cabriolet in 2022, along with the rest of the range, giving the car a fresh look and an updated interior.
After Land Rover and Nissan failed to impress with their open-top versions of the Evoque and Murano, respectively, most people involved in the automotive scene didn’t expect to see something like that again. And yet, Volkswagen dared to do that in 2019. Moreover, it even updated it for the 2022 model year, along with the rest of the T-Roc range.
Some of the most significant upgrades of the car were noticed at the front fascia. Volkswagen installed new LED headlights. The grille between them sported a new chromed horizontal slat that visually connected the upper DRLs that doubled as turn signals. On the lower bumper, depending on the options and packages, customers had the option of a second set of daytime running lights installed in the side scoops. These had a vertical layout with three light blocks.
From its profile, there were no significant changes compared to its non-facelifted sibling. The car ran on 16-inch alloy wheels with an option for 17- or 18-inch sets. Vehicles fitted with the R-Line package sported specific badges on the front fenders. One of the car’s particularities compared to the rest of the T-Roc range was that it was slightly longer and featured an extended wheelbase. In addition, it only had two doors, which were longer than the front ones from its five-door siblings. Out back, Volkswagen couldn’t help itself not to install fake exhausts under the bumper, but they kind of blended in into the rear apron. Finally, as a last detail, the car sported a small lip spoiler on the trunk’s lid.
Inside, customers found an entirely new dashboard that featured an eight-inch TFT display in the instrument cluster. It replaced the previously used analog dials. A 10.25-inch screen named Digital Cockpit Pro was also available as an option. Volkswagen installed an eight-inch touchscreen on the center stack. Between the front seats, the automaker installed a narrow center console that housed the gear stick or the gear selector (for the automatic transmission versions). In the back, a bench seat profiled for two was good enough for short jaunts, and the legroom was adequate even for adults. Volkswagen didn’t want to create a retractable hard-top vehicle, so it installed a three-layer canopy for the T-Roc Cabriolet. Last but not least, behind the car, Volkswagen added a 285 liter (10 cu-ft.) trunk, similar in size to those of a small-sized hatchback.
Under the hood, Volkswagen installed a choice of two turbocharged gasoline engines. The lower-spec one was a one-liter inline-three unit, while the other option was a 1.5-liter inline-for. While the former was available only paired with a six-speed manual, the latter could also be mated to a seven-speed automatic.
Press Release
As an open crossover model in the compact class, the new Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet combines the robustness and strengths of an SUV with the pleasures a convertible. The striking T-Roc design underlines what open-top driving is all about - fun, freedom, joie de vivre. Thanks to new driver assist systems such as IQ Drive Travel Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Park Assist, the car offers even safer and more comfortable driving. The new VW T-Roc Cabriolet is available in the equipment lines Style and R-Line.
Open-top four-seater
The T-Roc Cabriolet continues Volkswagen tradition, featuring a lightweight fabric top with three layers - like the Beetle and Golf Cabriolet. As soon as the electro-hydraulic drive has retracted the soft top fully automatically, which takes just nine seconds, the occupants of all four seats enjoy an all-round view.
When open, the soft top folds down in Z format behind the rear seats, its solid front mirror serving as a cover. The vehicle's protection system is activated instantly in the event of an imminent rollover, protecting the driver and passengers with two strong plates that shoot upwards behind the rear headrests within a fraction of a second. Additional body reinforcements compensate for the lack of a fixed roof.
The modern design of the exterior is achieved by means of clear, calm geometries and surfaces, while details such as the wide front grille with integrated LED performance headlights highlight the robust SUV look. In the interior of the new T-Roc Cabriolet, the latest modifications in the area of the redesigned dash panel and displays ensure a particularly high-quality and progressive look.
Digital progress
With standard equipment that includes the Digital Cockpit based on the third generation of the Modular Infotainment System (MIB3), the new T-Roc Cabriolet is highly advanced in terms of both displays and controls. The Ready 2 Discover system with a redesigned, 8-inch infotainment display comes as standard.
Efficient engine options for cruising or off-road
The drive and running gear of the new Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet supremely masters any task it is faced with. There is a choice of two efficient petrol engines with turbocharging and direct injection. The 1.0-litre TSI is a three-cylinder engine with an output of 81 kW (110 PS) of power and 200 Nm of maximum torque.The 1.5-litre TSI engine has an output of 110 kW (150 PS) and 250 Nm. A six-speed manual gearbox and front-wheel drive are standard, but the larger TSI can also be optionally combined with the 7-speed DSG dual-clutch gearbox.
Freedom in day-to-day life and along unexplored paths
The VW T-Roc Cabriolet succeeds in embodying joie de vivre and driving pleasure - developed for adventurous drivers in search of freedom in their day-to-day lives as well as on entirely unexplored roads. This modern form of versatility includes the option of open-top driving as well as the robust all-round characteristics of the new T-Roc Cabriolet. It combines a high level of comfort across four seats and a 284-litre luggage compartment with the latest technology for controls and digital services.
