Volkswagen T-Roc review 2021: It's like a Golf, just with more SUV
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 มิ.ย. 2024
- The 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc is smaller than a Tiguan, but slightly bigger than a Volkswagen Golf. It's more like an 'SUV Golf'. With an all-new Golf now launched, does the Volkswagen T-Roc still make sense as an alternative to the popular hatchback?
Paul Maric tests the Volkswagen T-Roc to see if it's any good and whether you should outlay your hard earned cash on one.
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 00:50
Interior: 03:20
Infotainment: 04:39
Safety Tech: 07:17
Practicality: 07:55
On the road: 11:31
Verdict: 15:32
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Informative Review! I am from Germany and I have driven a T-Roc 190PS awd for 2 Years.
Here are my pros and cons.
Pros:The most agile and comfortable(with adaptive dampers and 18 inch wheels) SUV in this class. In these categories no chance for competitors like Mazda CX30 (much stiffer,but great noise insulation and intererieur),Hyundai Kona(also much stiffer )or Skoda Kamiq(as comfortable as the T-Roc,but less sporty ).A lot and good assistance systems.Most of the time fast DSG7 for bigger engines like 190PS TSI or 190PS PS TDI.
Cons:Cheap plastic Interieur, ridiculous Beasts Sound System, only average noise insulation(for example Mazda CX30 has brilliant noise insulation ).
I bought T-ROC X few months ago, and I am loving it. The driving is super good, and it's pretty fast. The features i like most in this car is the firm grip on the road while driving on highways, and it adjusts headlights adaptively from high to low beam when it sees car at front in both directions in night, Park Assist and the exterior quality, specially the body which is very strong and solid unlike all other Japanese or Korean Cars. The TROC X has the Beat's sound and panoramic sun roof which makes it more fantastic.
Hey Paul - great review as always! What are your thoughts on the sound quality of the Beats package? I am accustom to the Bose systems in Mazda's which IMO sound pretty good (bass wise and clarity) - how does it compare to something like that? Cheers
I'm going to the dealership to buy it. Can't wait, thanks for the informative video.
Edit: purchased the car for a couple of months now. I love it!
The dealership should have given Paul some commission
Is the sunroof good?
Hi. Are you still loving it? Is it drama free? Very very tempted to get one myself.
Great review. Do you know the wattage of the standard sound system?
Thanks mate. Now a comparison Test is due
Just got confirmation that I will be getting mine in 12 days (X Edition in red and black... I know, the colour isnt for everyone). Thanks for the review as it did help me make my final decision. I am a Mazda lover and still am however after testing the the top specced CX30 we decided to go with the T-Roc. Yes, the interior is a bit scratchy and not as plush as the CX30 but the drive put a smile on my face. I agree that the cost is a little steep but after fleet discount both the price was quite similar. Keep up the good work and no doubt I will be back on the channel when I need to replace my other car!!
I'm a 20 year Toyota man and have just ordered the 140 sport!
Thank you for the review! So many specific details mentioned and displayed.
I like the car despite the hard plastic 👍😊..thanks for the review!
Did 2000 Ks in Germany with a T-Roc and was great to drive.
Had my T-Roc 2 weeks now with all add on's, traded in my 2017 Golf Trendline for it. After my Golf was run in the back off twice I wanted something that was a bit taller so that people can see me when I'm stopped! I loved my Golf and didn't want to part with it but this was the perfect choice for me as it was my Golf turned into a SUV! The price was more than I would have liked to have spent and it is over priced, but I'm happy with it! Plus it is for business use so instant asset write off, helped make my decision.
True Kelly, I've a new golf 2019 I'm 6,1 and find it more difficult getting in and out of as its quite low but overall a great solid car
Do you think it can work as a small family car?
Think you for all . Please i have a question : could you tellement what is the best Q3 audi or T roc ?
Had my 1.5 tsi r-line for almost a year now & love it. Drives well & fun with a bit of poke to it. Love all the gadgets especially the acc. Great on fual with an average 40mpg on country roads up & down hills.
Will definitely have another after this if the deal is right. Down side is the wheels are a nightmare to keep clean with all the hollows etc but look amazing, also only has a little clock on radio when on & can't put one on driving display. 👍😎
Do you think it can work as a family car as well?
Hey Paul, could you get your hands on some of the Lexus range down the line thanks
Any chance you will be reviewing the new Toyota Yarra cross hybrid urban?
More info on how effective the AWD is for different conditions, and would like a comparison with other AWD systems. Oz may not get snow, but there's dirt, loose gravel, etc.
Just test drove a t-roc with optional package. Loved it. My deisel passat was stolen and written off, so I admit it doesn't have the grunt i loved. But life presents a new time and this car with options package is pretty damn cool!
Just bought a T ROC and I noticed in your review that there were radio station logos loaded. I’ve tried but can’t get them to load. VW dealership say VW removed that function. Does anyone know how to load them.?
How does a bicycle fit in the back with the seats down? Does it need to wheels off to fit?
Qnd coule you tell as T-ROC 4 motion is it classic or sort model's...thank you.
Review the 110 TSI model , is it worth spending 5K more compared to T-Cross style
Really helpful information. Picked up 2021 model a few days ago, can’t find CD player or SD slots, my dealer couldn’t assist. Can’t see any info on media screen or CD player in the glove box as illustrated above so I guess they forgot to mention they have been made redundant. Great listening to the radio and iPhone on my upgraded Beats system.
In the glove box
Just ordered the 140 sport. It's arriving at the end of April. Downsizing from a 200 series Landcruiser. I can't wait!
How has the experience been so far? I get mine next month and look forward to any feedback..
I have a question, is it the R line one or the (1.0 - 1.5) one?
I ‘ve owned a 140 R line for about 3 months now. Very happy with it……great performance, handling , quality feel about the car, very solid, fun to drive…………yes the hard interior plastics are present but don’t understand what all the negativity is about, I don’t find it all that bad ………lots of positives about the car………….. my only issue is lack of driver electric seat otherwise very happy with my choice.
Thank you for this really helped me decide to purchase 👍
It'd be very helpful to discuss the difference between MY20 and MY21 as well!
Hey Paul my VW T - Cross is pure white is this the same with the T - Roc interview?
Another rock solid review
Can you do a review on the new ford puma that would be great and keep up the great reviews
Coming soon :-)
Thanks for the review mate. Always enjoy them, whatever the vehicle
Glad you like them!
The Kamiq is based on the same platform but with more specs and more spacious 2nd row, air vents in back row, dual climate control, virtual cockpit and electric tailgate standard and 5k cheaper! I know which one Im getting
Great review bro... you sound like a pilot, especially when mentioning car specs 😂😂😂
Glad to have worked on the Aussie Troc
Wonder what 'driveaway price' is with, & without all the extras.
Nice one Paul 👍🏽
Just traded in my golf for a T-Cross , absolutely love it.
Sounds like the this test car had most of the options ticked. What was the final drive away price of this test car? How far away is it from that sub 40k starting price? Otherwise, good review as always!
Every box ticked! As tested price was $46,590 (+$600 for paint, +$3500 for Luxury Package and +$2000 for Sound and Style Package).
Great review. Thank you. Only if the boot was a little bigger. I see your point with the display, very pixelated
Hopefully some of these things will be addressed with the mid-life update due in the next year or two.
I got a 20 t roc type r as you get the tints and the r seats,I got the beats upgrade.. nice suvs much better than the Audi Q2 as I tested one out... wheels are nice... and two built in computers.... downside I’d say is the boot size.. my golf mk3 can get more in the boot.. headroom is good in the back. Like the built in roof bars for kayaks... I like the road assist and throws you into lanes and keeps you central it’s fun... I got petrol 1.5... plenty of power...
Excellent 👌🏽 review .
Nice reviews
I'm going with a t cross DSG. While there is lag I think it is a a smarter option over manual gears. Life of gear boxes is a major thing if you want to avoid the getting a new car cycle. A car should be a 7-10 year investment
We've taken delivery of the Troc X and its a lovely compact SUV. Coming from a Polo VW, the space we gain is a def big plus.
Also please do a comparison between other SUV in the same range. Cheers.
T Roc was released back at the end of 2017 in Europe!!
Great review Paul as usual. It's a shame about the cheap plastics inside, then again its well priced for what you get👍
Thanks! And agree, it just needs to be slightly better on the materials front and it would be a really good package.
@@CarExpertAus I've had 5 VW Golfs now, all Motability so I get a new one every 3 years. All VW are the same inside, but I think they are classy compared to the competition. Name a brand with a better quality interior that doesn't look trashy for the same money. Fords/Vauxhall/Toyota/Nissan/Citreon/Peugeot all look terrible inside and are cheap. You get a solid car with VW.
@@phixi0n I agree, no gimmicky silver painted plastic that falls off when touched just good, old fashioned reliability as VW have always done it.
Buying t Roc too. But only the TSI110 with some upgrades/additions.
First time seeing it, I fell in love head over heels. Needed to do further research and watched a lot of reviews - so far it’s not bad apart from bit of flaws overall a great compact suv for me. Thanks for the excellent review!
What do u think after a year??
@@bluebell8557 It’s still great! Running smoothly and no issues thus far. I’ll still say… I love it!
@@julieannedelacruz8683 what are some of the flaws you noticed??
@@bluebell8557 - there’s couple that I would say I did noticed, which are very minor (1) the Bluetooth sometimes takes time to connect or there’s couple of instances that did not connect at all despite of trouble shooting (the system got updated and it was fine afterwards) and (2) there’s a bit of high pitched sound when I step on the brake / it feels as if it’s too tight. I told the VW service and they got it looked at. It was a bit tight. After-which it’s all good.
Other than those two, I haven’t got anything to say.. it’s a an excellent small SUV. I particularly like when I drive on corners or sharp bends, because it so smooth and it has a firm grip. And it’s a fast car - you can actually feel the pull when you step on the accelerator.
@@julieannedelacruz8683 thank you so much!! This has been soo helpful. I’m really looking into getting it and you’re helping me make a decision. Thank you again!!
Nice on paul,yeah VW and there cost cutting scratchy plastics,no lined door bins and glove box.Big money for scratchy plastic.
Will you get a 110TSI T-Roc Style in your garage to play with soon Paul?
Yes! it's coming soon. Should be launched locally by end of November.
With the golf8 now out, this is last gen vw. It'll be interesting to see how you like(?) It inside with its tesla-ified screen-does-everything interior. And whether the public even notices, or cares
Looking forward to driving the new Golf. Especially the GTI!
pretty sure the wireless charging and the digital radio is an extra option you can get though, so you can solve those points with money
Fanstic review as always 👌
Thank you!
In India, we have its FWD version but it is imported so the costs is more than Indian made slightly bigger cars like Kia Seltos, Nissan Kicks, Renault Duster etc. Even bigger models like Jeep Compass and Tata Harrier (search about it) comes in the same cost as T-roc here
Interesting. Thank you for that feedback!
We only get 1 variant of troc and it's the best compared to other cars in India. Since the car is manufactured in Germany, it has more safety to it than the Kia Seltos or Hyundai Creta in India. India just got the T roc 2021 and ordered it right away.
Review the Skoda Karoq Sportline! It’s much better value for money and is nicer to drive.
Will try and get our hands on one soon!
Love it!
It looks great!
Pretty nice VW product! I like that it has some power :)
I had a 2012 Polo 77 Comfortline with no hard plastics. Back then prices started at $16990!!!!
Shame the prices now don’t reflect the quality.
Where are these built?
Beautiful
Great vehicle!
Don’t know how reliable vw will be in the long time, especially when they only offer 5 year warranty and the t-roc is $40,000.
Which model will you be reviewing the base puma the st line or the st line v
Not sure yet. Likely to be the ST-Line :-)
Hi Paul great vid as always however this is so overpriced, also could you please review a 140tsi Karoq Sportline a bit bigger than this but not quite medium on outside however it’s so practical on the inside its bigger than most medium suvs
When will i get this car in India
why doesn't Australia import manual cars?
is this the 2.0L 140km model? and it's $40k? pricing for the new 2022 T-roc is significantly higher!
I Would Really Like to See you compare it with the Kia Seltos GT or the awd Sports + to get a feel of How Good it is
Have driven both. T-Roc all day every day.
yes i ordered one :)
I like it a lot!
Hey Paul, another good review. Did you ask wifey where your shoes are from yet!? haha
I really like the exterior design
looks like a Audio Q 3
Great looking car
I considered this when getting a new car, overall very nice car but the plastic on top and on the sides really bothered me. It felt to much like a polo which disappointed me.
those DSG are jerky and delayed at intersections.
Generally i find driving 2020 vw tigwan R uncomfortable.
Ive had one for 2yrs and moved it on in favour of a Golf 8. The auto gearbox (150) is not responsive always a lag on kick down, the chasis feels all the bumps in the road and for a small SUV it tends to wallow in the corners.
Its a no frills practical car, very pedestrian friendly as the front end proved in a supermarket car park, the plastic is a bit tacky on the dash.
Its not very thrifty either even on long runs!
The good points are that its a VW, it never missed a beat, seats are very comfy and supportive.
Do you think it can work as a small family car? Or would you suggest Golf Kombi instead?
My wife has a T-Roc, our grandchildren 3 and 5 only just fit, feet are rubbing in the back of the seats.
Daughter has the Tiguan much more family friendly.
We’ve had a Golf Estate, that’s a good family car as well.
If you do go for a T-Roc I’d go for R.
It’s nice, but a fully loaded Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo with the travel pack is $39,000. It’s also roomier with a nicer interior. The only thing you miss out on AWD and the 2.0L.
Nice car the Kamiq! Will get one shortly for review.
@@CarExpertAus yep cant wait as it seems vw have really dropped the ball in some areas. Looks like skoda has upper their game alot
Škoda is part of the VW group anyway so they still get your ca$h lol.
@@jerrymyahzcat agree they are cheaper and look better perhaps, although resale value is the issue maybe
WHY DOES NO OME REVEIW THE SUNROOF DANG BRO
Could you do a review of seat heights for old farts like me. Most of my senior friends are moving to SUVs to relieve their backs.
I’m getting more impressed with Kia infotainment system compared to VW same line of cars.
Seth McFarlane😄 You should do a review in Stewie's voice.
Nice car😊😎❤💯
Your shoes 👟 looks nice though...👌🏻👌🏻
😅 thanks mate!
thanks for the review.
its not worth it because the price gap to tiguan is kind of little
Tucson or troc?
I like the look of this but at the moment my Golf Alltrack suits me better. Bigger boot (605/1620), higher ground clearance and almost as powerful (132kW/280Nm). Once my son has gone from the house I would probably consider one just for my wife and I.
The Golf Alltrack is a great all rounder!
We have the MY2021 with all the bells and whistles. The MY2021 we have was made in September and is a bit different, it has wireless Apple CarPlay with Siri voice control, the badges are a bit more refined, and the rear bumped a bit more refined. Absolutely love it and not worried about the price. VW are going to refine the interior for MY22 with a soft touch dash.
Would you "ROC" one Paul?
Took too long to arrive in aus, would have sold like hot cakes a few years ago
The 'sport' is not the entry level, that car has a lot of extras, not a entry level
I can't believe how poor the image is on the dashboard of that car. I have a T-roc and the screen and dash are pin sharp clear. Think it should be mentioned to the dealer so it can be recalibrated, I really can't believe that can be correct..
That car must have every option ticked 10k!
Time trade-in me golf
VW is just out pricing themselves across all models while having same engines. Seems one is paying for the badge and segment name.
This. Too many better options with better price tags these days
Always buy a used one
I was waiting for this car. Was honestly so dissapointed. Fantastic engine and driving feel, but interior was cramped and the materials were shocking. It banged and rattled throughout the test drive. I've found better materials in cars that cost around half of this.
It's kind of baffling that a lot of the reason why people buy Volkswagen is because it's seen as a quasi-premium brand in Australia, and yet the interior of this and the T-Cross does not feel premium at all. Would rather have a Skoda version of either, because even as the "cheaper" brand they're more luxuriously appointed. This isn't even available with electric seats at all and yet the Kamiq is for almost $10k less all optioned up!
Agree
People buy VWs in this segment for performance and driving dynamics.
@@kensouza9239 The driving dynamics go some way towards Australia's perception of Volkswagen being a premium brand but the rest of it has traditionally been the premium touches in the interior, which none of their current "affordable" SUVs actually seem to have. Their previous models have had premium materials, hell even the hatchbacks these two SUVs are based on have more premium materials.
@@TheStigHCE09 sorry I don’t agree with better dynamics just being a perception. That’s from my personal experience.
@@TheStigHCE09 but I do certainly agree with interior quality being lowered very recently. But I’d buy them alone for decent performance.
In indian we are unlucky to get volkswagen updated car
I don't knw why volkswagen not updated past 10years
I bought volkswagen vento it's amazing performance but version outdated
Love my Car :)
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