NEW VW T-Roc review - why this is one of the best SUVs | What Car?

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[@whatcar]

What's the best car that VW makes? 👇

[@kienfung3045]

That was back in the 90's mate.

[@csabapartin1832]

Toaureg R and arteon

[@richardhowlett9424]

Previous experience means I will never buy another VW , if anyone else buys one you’ve been warned.

[@ricco123tube]

Porsche Taycan

[@alanrutland4424]

Skoda Superb. Brilliant car.

[@tonyc2837]

I’ve got the 1.5 in the earlier version, I’d be surprised if the 1.0 version is significantly more economical. Mine regularly drops into 2 cylinder mode around town . I think the 1.5 version is definitely worth the extra outlay.

[@eek8605]

One thing to note you don’t felt lined door pockets and stuff, but i picked up a 2023 r-line you get rubber in the door, key holder, cup holders and etc. so at least things don’t rattle around, and the rubber covers on top are easier to clean than felt

[@stephentalbot509]

We’ve got the new 1.5 R line with the optional 18 inch alloys . We love it and it wipes the floor in terms of drivability with my company Kia Niro plug in hybrid .

[@russguy4432]

I'm wondering how the car in the video has IQ lights and front fog lamps? The UK VW Website won't currently allow you to configure an R Line T Roc with these options, apparently due to the semiconductor shortage.

[@LukaszOrlas]

I don’t know what prices were in January 2023 when this video was uploaded but £27.000 is starting price in July 2023 and 1.5 L engine with manual gearbox starts at £29.000

[@Retrox1989]

2:01 "Nice piano black finish" no one likes piano black plastic, it's awful and they should stop using it.

[@whatthe6532]

Wrong. I am the one person in the world who likes piano black. Your hypothesis is disproven. Start again Einstein.

[@eek8605]

Now that i own the car, in 2023 model and r-line i quite like the look of it but i do need to wipe the dash more than i would normally like despite being duraseal coated

[@Deepthought-42]

I want to see some some test comparison videos of how long a driver takes his eyes off the road while in heavy traffic to adjust touch screen controls compared to feeling for knobs or switches. It is illegal tin the UK to even touch a mobile phone while driving but OK to have a greater distraction to adjust say a touch screen to (say) demist the windscreen. Sorry, I’ll put up with the tacky interior of the older model with its safer controls.

[@weekendmagus9994]

Great point. I am also against anything touch in a car. Except for the touch screen itself. It is so unreliable

[@nikkyt2524]

Definitely one of the best SUVS. My grandpa has the 2017 model with the 1.5tsi and the experience version and it’s just great.

[@jonirono8720]

Totally agree with previous comment about no spare wheel,if they don’t include one ,just walk.

[@mda5003]

It is a £230 optional extra with the VW Tiguan. Certainly better than a can of gunk in the boot!

[@leonadior8640]

I absolutely love your reviews! Your voice is so soothing and pleasant to listen too. Thank you !

[@nejlaozturk4251]

I just got my 2024 1.5 T-Roc. I love it but there are functions I‘ve yet to figure out. It’ll be years by the time I learn most of the functions. My car parks itself for example, I tried it but it freaked me out. The buttons on the steering wheel confuses me. I would love it if you could do a video educating us.

[@czeshirecat6278]

For me, major, major complaint is the speed limiter option, especially in the uk where limits change frequently. Firstly, it requires changing from cruise control to limiter every time the engine is started. Secondly it’s so complicated to use I have to ask the passenger to overlook my shoulder to use. Previous car was a 20yr old merc. Acc and limiter was on an extra stick on the steering wheel. Switch between each by pressing the tip of the stick in. Set speed by flicking the stick up or down. Didn’t have to move eyes from the road. I used the limiter constantly. I can’t use the vw version at all. If I get speed tickets I plan to send them to VW.

[@jaisabai4155]

So many reviewers open the rear hatch and talk about luggage etc yet refuse to tell us whether or not there is a spare wheel in there 🙄. No wonder manufacturers are getting away with offering nothing.

[@oneonone8855]

Just wish @Volkswagen to change those touch buttons to actual buttons like in the Audi Q2 so you don't accidentally click any of those

[@shone8866]

Wanted to get one and by the time i spec. all equipment it turns out 4k more expensive than QQ J12 Tekna CVT with panoramic roof and winter pack and dual paint included

[@andreipop1]

The interior looks like they used what was left from the Golf 7. And that is a good thing if you don't like the Golf 8.

[@colin4793]

Golf 8 front end looks awful. Rest looks ok. What VW where thinking I have no idea.

[@whatthe6532]

So right about the front end. Is it a dog with a bone

[@whatthe6532]

@@colin4793 So right about the front end. Is it a dog with a bone.

[@colin4793]

@@whatthe6532 A very old dog at that

[@MrBigfatron]

Having owned a Golf 7.5 & 8 and having just ordered a T-Roc then the head unit being more Golf 7.5 style was a genuinely positive selling point. Not too fussed that the aircon controls are touch as its not something I tend to constantly fiddle with. I think I may end up with the older style physical wheel buttons too as i'm getting a lower-end trim (making those touch always seemed the oddest decision in VW's move to touch controls).

[@Grizzlybear120]

I feel you should be comparing this to the Ateca and Karoq looking at prices? The T-Cross is surely the Arona and Kamiq rival.

[@nicolaemirisan]

Exactly!!!

[@becauseiwasinverted7971]

Don't agree on the Ateca comparison. Ateca is more in the DFSK Glory comparison category.

[@MauricioVazquezV]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🤖 Introduction to the VW T-Roc facelift review 00:29 🛡️ How the T-Roc compares to rival SUVs 01:56 💼 Interior upgrades in the facelifted T-Roc 03:06 🚙 Space and practicality in the T-Roc 04:53 🎛️ Infotainment system and technology 07:10 🏎️ Engines, driving dynamics and ride comfort 08:43 💰 Pricing and specs 09:54 ✅ Final verdict on the facelifted VW T-Roc Made with HARPA AI

[@jahidk123]

I have the 1.5tsi DSG face lift, 150bhp enough power when you need it otherwise the 2 cylinder mode kicks in when around Town. Only issue I have is that the T roc has budget bar suspensions from the Polo. Golf gets independent suspension.

[@cmonkey63]

Nice review. Car not intended for country Australia ("Next fuel: 149km") and no spare tire? Even in my Mazda 121 I had a fuel can, a water can, and a spare when driving on our long roads. I could miss all the electronic gadgets, just another thing to break down $$$.

[@richardmartin8443]

There seems to be quite a lot of road/tyre noise in the video; I think that roaring would put me off buying this car. Hopefully it might be down to the recording, not the car.

[@RedShark493]

This car has the worst suspension, you feel every bump in your internal organs and every noise from the road.

[@ST-ur7oh]

1.27 is the old interior not the new one

[@garyoliver3898]

I would strongly advise car review sites to include the views of a qualified car mechanic. You will then find that 90% of the cars you rave about will only give problems to private buyers once out of warranty, if not before. VW's give the perception of quality, but will give most people problems.

[@lapamful]

Most car youtube content isn't here to help us as consumers, they're here as advertisers for the motor industry to sell us cars.

[@eek8605]

In all fairness they are reviewing brand new cars so they can't tell how it will be like in the future :/

[@JDFuckinB]

I’ve had my VW since 2015. Apart from the glue on the mirrors coming off, can’t say I’ve ever had a problem

[@gdwlaw5549]

Second one and zero problems 😅

[@salahbarwari2957]

Too bad we don't have this in the states

[@WilliMar36]

Returned to VW with some trepidation after many years. Not impressed with the company response to dieselgate in the UK or 1.5 engine issues etc. However, wanted something a little higher reasonable refinement auto not CVT and that actually goes when you put your foot down. Sadly not a Honda HRV then after many happy years with my Civic. Highly delighted with my 1.5 DSG Style. Only issue thus far badly fitted RWW which judders and doesn’t clear the area it should.

[@menifo4334]

Reading the comments below, it seems that everyday drivers and consumers (i.e. non-professionals) have a more realistic and objective appraisal of this car. I see no changes in the new model. As dull as ever.

[@richardsmith579]

Piano black and soft dashboards don’t make for a better car.

[@colin4793]

Wouldn’t matter what it was like, it’s an SUV 🥱

[@gkinlen]

I Whot no hybreds?

[@syedtayyabrizvi9539]

Was planning to go for T-Roc style at 32+ USD but the car is not spacious and you can barely two people at the back making it awful for families & long travel. So I instead went for kia K5 saloon with great styling and spacious.

[@hunglikedonkey]

So they say the 1.0 is the best option but constantly show you the R version!

[@lapamful]

Yes, good point. It's like telling you the fuel economy on the version with the smallest engine, but then tell you the fastest 0-60 time from the car with the most powerful engine!

[@richardsmith273]

I think you’ll find it’s just the ‘R-Line’ version with the 1.0 engine. It’s just a sporty trim - nothing to do with the engine.

[@nickhickson8738]

Car testers always do this. So disingenuous. I think that a reasonably specced TRoc cost well in excess of £31k now.

[@sophieleagerrard5031]

i got one it vrey good

[@mauripekkarinen1]

A 1 liter engine in an "suv"!? I seriously doubt how long lasting combination that is. I bet a 2 liter engine would be as efficient, because it doesn't have to work so hard.

[@2008tourer]

This engine has been around for last 10 years, it's proven to be quite reliable. Much better than first 1.2 tsi

[@reececollison5101]

It’s definitely a good little engine, I have it in my Polo and has been faultless so far. What people forget is these small turbo engines have to be tough anyway to cope with the heat from the turbo, so maintain it properly it’ll last as long as any other engine😅

[@nickmeaker5043]

Same car new one coming end of the year

[@mrmrkidd]

What’s with the off putting background music - totally unnecessary

[@nickhickson8738]

It's a modern disease I'm afraid and totally unnecessary. Just watch any TV documentary or information series where often it is difficult to hear the commentary because of intrusive music. It's a béte noir of mine. Please make it stop.

[@paullewis6858]

The Skoda version £20k, the VW £26k, think that Skoda has better build quality. But £42k, who in their right mind ....

[@wayneheyes904]

Awful interior ! Awful expensive price and the base models look even more cheap and dated

[@uwusgrufus]

Cope

[@athulkuruvilababy4651]

It looks like Audi Q3 sportback //

[@nthabisengsethetho6588]

What's that colour?

[@terri-annharris999]

Ascot grey

[@terri-annharris999]

Ascot grey

[@abidshafiq-cy7sf]

16” wheels on an SUV??

[@knusper72]

How come you recommend a 3 cylinder engine. It's mechanically not right as well.

[@menifo4334]

That's because he mentioned only one of their sponsors. Guess who the others are.

[@Grizzlybear120]

I have the 3 cylinder in an Ateca. Depends on the driving you do. We're mostly around town and A roads. Very rarely on the motorway. The 1.0tsi is quiet and pleasant to use. I'd probably prefer the safety net of the extra power, but we bought used based on colour mainly! The 1.0 is genuinely a nice little engine to cruise along with. Having watched the end of the video...£1500 more for the 1.5tsi is a no brainer if buying new.

[@gazmalman]

Im currently driving a hire t-roc in Croatia. I have no idea why people think this is a good car, it’s god awful. 1.0tsi is completely gutless, the gearbox is awful particularly how close reverse and 1st are, the seat is so long at 5 foot 6 my knees are not at the edge which makes things awkward. Why you’d buy this and not a puma ecoboost I’ve no idea, far far better car for less money.

[@glennchinyangarara8225]

Small engine for a Golf like SUV. That’s gonna be an unreliable machine

[@ricco123tube]

So, still peddling diesel and no hybrid or phev options. Also, why are there so many similar cars within the VW group? It's just such a boring range of vehicles with drivetrains from a decade ago.

[@steventhoseby]

'Nice piano black interior details!' Yeah, for about 25 seconds!

[@Prometheus20236]

Soy Ingeniero Mecanico, y ahora mismo solo recomiendo hibridos de Marcas Fiables, Honda, Toyota, y Mazda, ni uno más.

[@mikadavies660]

I can't understand people buying a new car with a 1.0ltr engine.... I currently have a long term hire Ford Kuga 1.5tdi. At £32,000+ it is a shockingly gutless waste of money.

[@Undisputed_King]

Cars need minimum 150hp. 200 for me

[@seancotter4610]

Agree now… when I was younger I was happy enough with 115 hp A3. These days, I drive 292hp BMW and I couldn’t imagine driving a 1.0 litre. Mind you, my husband has a e2008 gt and it’s nippy enough even though it’s 136hp.

[@cperkins172]

I have several friends who are European……they constantly tell me about driving cars with 1.5 liter engines. I don’t get it and often wonder if all the roads are flat.

[@Grizzlybear120]

Your 1.5tdi Kuga is actually slower than this (assuming you have the 1.5tdi with 120bhp). 12 seconds to 62 versus 11 seconds to 62. Diesel Kuga is bigger and heavier, with very little extra power. Combined with the narrow powerband and inability to rev, you'd enjoy the 1.0 petrol more.

[@conordevery2306]

Depends on the car the person is buying. A 1.0ltr engine is more than enough for a supermini.

[@kjayk]

The car is more like a bloated Polo than Golf.

[@rasherbasher8203]

That 1litre is rough and underpowered.

[@jamescaley9942]

Also has a reputation for drinking oil. It is a petrol that identifies as a diesel.

[@uwusgrufus]

Nope

[@photoholohan]

Completely disagree. I had this engine in a Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo and it was smooth, remarkably quiet and the most economical engine I’ve experienced yet.

[@lflyr6287]

WQhat Car ? : the problem is that T-Roc-s have Quality Control issues, build quality issues and quite large reliability issues....in it's essence it+s supposed to be a Golf Max but in reality it's built somewhere inbetween the Polo and Golf.

[@ianpalin8318]

All German cars have quality control issues, the only safe bet is to buy Toyota.

[@colin4793]

@@ianpalin8318 Problem with a Toyota is it is exactly that; a Toyota. They are nothing particularly interesting and common as muck.

[@lapamful]

@@colin4793 Obviously haven't driven a GR Yaris, GR 86, or anything sporty from Lexus' F line.

[@colin4793]

@@lapamful I’ve had a look at all of these you mention and I thought about buying an an IS-F but I never bothered. Of the 2-3 Toyotas I ever bought which I liked was an ST185, I just don’t think generally they are anything special.

[@lapamful]

@@colin4793 So stick with your German cars, and the family of car mechanics and dealers that come with them.

[@Sc00Fi]

Water pump is garbage on this car with TSI 2.0 190KM (previous gen.)

[@jonathanw844]

Puma based on fiesta platform, this based on golf platform. So not comparable I’m afraid

[@CyberTronics]

The electric buttons on the steering wheel stops me. Nothing beats physical buttons. When will manufacturers understand this? On the dashboard & the steering wheel!

[@MOSSFEEN]

Mini Countryman = Posh 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Layercake65]

It’s dull

[@jahidk123]

Inh

[@aveedub7403]

Nearly 32k for an average, run of the mill looking gutless school run SUV?????? Crazy, crazy money for the kids to destroy, no fear! Who the hell can afford one of these new, with a mortgage, massive home bills, wife and two plus kids????? Clearly car manufacturers think we're all millionaires or wealthy???????

[@johnguidetti5839]

It’s like £300 odd a month calm down…

[@Jaykae_t]

@@johnguidetti5839 £300/month? Yeah probably with a hefty deposit put down on it

[@johnguidetti5839]

@@Jaykae_t £2k. The offer I saw.

[@Jaykae_t]

@@johnguidetti5839 hmm where at?

[@johnguidetti5839]

@@Jaykae_t Stable vehicle contracts, or What car leasing the sites I use.

[@jimbrown5552]

On my short list

[@mounirmahboubi1656]

Looks cheap and not sturdy unlike the golf i think they were afraid to design a car better than the Tiguan

[@uwusgrufus]

Just like your mum

[@ianpalin8318]

Made me laugh out loud when you said mini was a premium brand!

[@colin4793]

And it’s not even a Mini. Hilarious seeing the one with the Union Jack rear lights, hello it’s a German car🤦I am fine with that I have a VW and have had plenty of Audis but goodness sake rebadge the thing with what it is, a BMW.

[@lapamful]

@@colin4793 So in that case it's as English as the royal family then ;0)

[@colin4793]

@@lapamful lol The Royals. Well hmm I’m not really up on that lot, but yeah the little I do know they’re a mixed bunch it seems, even less interesting than a Toyota 😆🤣

[@T.E.S.S.]

@@colin4793 lmaooo

[@colin4793]

@@T.E.S.S. lol

[@rj72289]

I prefer Volvo XC40 for this

[@markexley]

Much more expensive when you need to add so many ‘packs’ to get a reasonable spec

[@rj72289]

@@markexley correct. How Ironic, I ended up buying a T-Roc 😅 And I absolutely love it!!!!

[@SD-cs1ti]

One of the best ,not the best

[@molsky13]

The ford puma is the better car i have a t roc as well as a puma the auto t cross is dire as i test drove before i bought the puma in auto

[@johnburns4017]

Ford. You jest.

[@bogdandaraban1593]

It is not. Feels cheap and loosely made. The engine is quite sad as well.

[@uwusgrufus]

🤡

[@alancleghorn7054]

Such a nice comfortable, civilised car spoiled by poor quality software that controls the DSG, and engine/turbo. I run a facelifted 1.5 Style with DSG which for 146 bhp, it drives like a 1 litre with the brakes dragging. It has a flat spot between about 45 and 70 (unless you use kick down, in which case it goes like a rocket) so book your overtaking slot well in advance. VW tell me the car is perfect and driving as designed with no errors recorded!. I would suggest if anyone is considering buying one that they take a very long test drive or hire one for a weekend to see if they can live with all its little eccentricity's. I am sorry but after only a years ownership I am looking for a replacement... NOT a VW.

[@Fastwunz]

Engine sucks and piano black plastic is not a ‘step forward’ it’s quite the opposite

[@paullacey2999]

Another bland suv👎👎👎

[@kienfung3045]

One of the best suv's? 😂😂😂 please..

[@uwusgrufus]

Yup, cope harder

[@RedShark493]

This car has the worst suspension, you feel every bump in your internal organs and every noise from the road. I sold this car after 3 months of usage due to very stiff suspension. We are in 2023 and this kind of suspension is unacceptable.

[@karimtemri1664]

Everyone says the Ford Puma is way harsher, I think youre tyres were too inflated

[@vogahl34]

Couldn’t disagree more. Rented one for some days…buttery mate.

[@loosabway3400]

Usual, dangerous, interior controls **** up that VW has been burdening its buyers with for some time. When will they learn? Bring the ****ing buttons back.

[@jazzip2989]

Who cares about plastic...all cars have plastic...is the engine capable yes...is it good for a family day out yes...can it take me from a to b yes...who cares about plastic...buy none plastic car if you have that budget

[@trevorb5978]

Take away from this video. VW have finally does a semi decent interior (except for the slide controls) which they should have done in the first place. You compared with the wrong Skoda. A much bigger, much better equipped Karoq is THOUSANDS cheaper and has many useful; and unique features. The Kamiq mentioned in the rival to the T Cross - not this. Kamiq is WAY cheaper than a TRoc (and STILL has BIGGER boot)

[@panoscoach310]

Two months ago my wife was given the 1.5T DSG style as a company car. This car is so average on everything and so bad at certain points that you want to get out while driving. It doesn't resemble anything from VW, the DSG doesn't know what's going on (it's been set by a clown) and it ruins a good engine. Consumption is very high in the city and on short journeys, over 11lt/100km. Its good points are handling and brakes. All in all it's a really bad car and the worst VW I've driven since the 90's to date. FYI I have owned VW cars for 30 years straight and unfortunately it is my fault that my wife chose this pile of junk.

[@johnnyvvlog]

Piano black isn't nice. It's nasty and impossible to keep clean. When are manufacturers gonna realise this and move away from it...

[@TamasLukacs-ltommie]

And how does it perform on the shit UK roads? No one talks about this...

[@ag.3820]

Super outdated interior and outdated engine selection. The fact that VW still offers this with a 2.0 diesel for over 40k is mind blowing. Who in their right mind would buy that, you won't even be allowed to enter in some major european cities.

[@Snappy63]

This car is absolute dross on wheels, like all the others available.

[@T.E.S.S.]

I'd love one but I don't trust the reliability of VWs

[@davidreynolds3082]

They've made it look ugly. Shame.

[@user-xm6vd4ck3k]

IT's blamaunge

[@cabottaxi]

T Roc is bland and boring car. Had 2 VWs in the past and moved on to BMW . Far superior build quality. Ford Puma I wouldn’t touch with a barge pole with its eco boom 💥 engine . Design of the VW Taigo is nicer with full width rear lights.

[@jonathanw844]

Have a fiesta eco boost Titanium x for almost 9 years for our second car, never misses a beat, agile, serviced regularly

[@eek8605]

BMW is a more premium brand they compete with Audi, which is one up from VW prices, i got a 2023 Troc in r-line as my daily car, it does the basics right plus I prefer more buttons and separate climate controls compared to the golf, the raised up height makes it easier for my family to get in and out. Looks wise it’s unique but interior being bland and boring can be a good thing, because it just does all I need well…. This is all dependent on country though because here, fully loaded t roc it was cheaper than its rivals when fully loaded

[@eamonnmcdermott1939]

T-Roc, T-Cross and Taigo are all the most unbelievable horrifically dull Euroboxes. You would want to have no clue about cars to buy one of these overpriced washing machines!! Overpriced and underpowered with guaranteed unreliability, no thanks VW!

[@MG-ce3dx]

SUV ,seriously 🫥😒 It's just a jacket up small hatchback for old people lol