I came from a 2021 sonata nline and I just took delivery of a fully optioned “style”. Now I know the troc isn’t as power as the sonata, but that’s where the negativities stop with this car. It’s amazing to drive it quiet the tech in the car is amazing. I couldn’t be anymore happier with the troc style.
What, in what world is fabric more comfy, the heated and cooled is a bonus, and leather feels so much better for most, that is why manufacturers charge more for leather seats 🤡
Got the 140 R Line on order. Test drive the R & wow! The Grid Edition was so tempting but I’ve stuck to the 140 R. Decided to add Nappa + Black pack but no sun roof. Gets here in Nov. no electric tailgate option though!
We always have loved V W. GOOD TASTE IN DESIGN AND TRADITION. Is not all. We should expect more from VW. An ergonomic design. The doors need a leap at the top otherwise you hit the head when get in the car. This issue is not only for VW. FOR ALL GERMAN CARS, FOR US CARS, FOR JAPANESE CARS TOO. WEAK UP GUYS. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING.
Here in Namibia, I put in an order for the 2.0 TSi Design model (Pyrite silver) about 4 months ago and should be arriving by the end of this month, with 17inch rims, lane keeping assist with adaptive cruise control and a reverse camera. I have opted for the cloth, alcantara type seating and that is all I ever need and it has physical buttons on the steering wheel! I believe the electric tailgate is a standard option for us in Africa. The leather seats are not nearly as expensive as mentioned in this video for us and it is electrically operated (About 1000 AUD = 12000 NAD). I did not want to go with the R-line package for the simple reasons that I hate the touch capacitive buttons on the steering wheel, the glossy black panel on the dash and the 19 inch rims as I would not be able to live with that everyday. I went more for comfort than style as I had the pre-facelifted R-line T Roc and the hard ride was not for me. Quite excited and can't wait for it to arrive.
Hi did your car arrive?? I’m also from Namibia and considering ordering a troc.😭😭 I want to test drive and just see and feel the car in person before I decide to proceed with the order. But the problem is that the car is so rare that they don’t have it in stock at the dealers 😢
Price premium is a bit ridiculous. Shame they don't bring the Kamiq with this engine. I feel like with 140kw, AWD is not essential. Guess it's the premium to be on the MQB A1 platform.
Kamiq can get hectic wheelspin with the 1.5 . I feel the 2 ltr would increase that. Apparently can't add awd to kamiq with it's platform (so I've heard but not sure) Otherwise would be brilliant if could have both
black pack just looks cheap. also the screen looks like an oudated toyota unit. why cant they fit the larger one? Nevertheless I would consider buying one, because of the nice powertrain.
Sounds petty but one of my reasons for going Kamiq over T Roc was electric seat adjustment...just didn't understand why a 45-50k didn't have electric seats haha. Good you can get it now but $4000 extra 🙄
The Formentor comparitive variants are better than this inside, outside and in pricing. The 300hp version has a better ride too. The TRoc R is choppy, just like it's Tiguen R brother. In this motor guise I'd prefer a Karoq Sportline too.
I have a 2021 T Roc R Line. Very happy with it, there are things on it that had to be included when I purchased the option pack such as the Sun roof, which I don't use/ don't like. I like how that is now an option on it's own. However, I do like my electric tailgate, shame you have to pay extra for that now. My version has leather nappa seats but seats are manually adjustable, that to me was never okay, however, I could not do anything about it. Our old family car which was a 2005 Toyota Camry had electrically adjustable seats and that car was no where near in price than my car now. That was one bad thing. All in all, very happy with mine, there are a few things that I personally don't like which have been rectified in this 2022 version. Would I repurchase the R line at the price they go for now? NO WAY. I'd either keep the 2021 I have or I might as well go all the way and buy the T Roc R.
It makes me laugh when manufactureres give there best specced cars for reviews that are so expensive most people would not go for that model as they cannot afford it. When will we see the day when reviews will be from the base model or next one up were most people can afford.
2 litre turbo with 140kw only seems low but appreciate understressed nature surging around on the torque - I’d want the R version I think without the naff vinyl c pillar - not sure why it’s not yet based on newer mk8 golf architecture as styling also looks a little dated too now and for the price the new A3 with same engine is tempting - ok yes I don’t like so called SUVs as marketing BS
I prefer the Style version because it has proper tactile physical buttons on the steering wheel, and less shiny gloss black on the dashboard. Whereas the more expensive R line version has horrible haptic feedback buttons and too much glossy black, which generate reflections and attract fingerprints. Also, the front grill of the Style version looks cleaner and more elegant than the R version, which looks like a giant dog bone has been attached to the lower grill.
Just bought a 2022 140kw R line. Love the car and it’s so easy and responsive to drive. A bit browned off that for a $45k car it doesn’t have blind spot monitors in the side mirrors. If they can fit a space saver tyre in, why not just put a full size spare in there? Surely it does save that much weight.
Why would u not get the premium with added safety features. Feel bad for anyone who buys this and kills a family member because they couldn't afford airbags.
@@gl9500 I said I feel bad. Doesnt mean i will help them financially. It's not my fault people are not smart enough to buy a cheaper alternative with airbags. Putting performance over safety is never a good idea. I hope those idiots get into a bad accident to teach them a lesson.
As always, you can read more over at the Chasing Cars site: www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/small-suvs/volkswagen-t-roc-140tsi-r-line-2023-review/
I came from a 2021 sonata nline and I just took delivery of a fully optioned “style”. Now I know the troc isn’t as power as the sonata, but that’s where the negativities stop with this car. It’s amazing to drive it quiet the tech in the car is amazing. I couldn’t be anymore happier with the troc style.
Yep 100% ditch the leather. So over rated. Has to be heated and cooled to reach comfort level of good fabric seats.
What, in what world is fabric more comfy, the heated and cooled is a bonus, and leather feels so much better for most, that is why manufacturers charge more for leather seats 🤡
@@eek8605 It would seem 14 people disagree with you. They charge more because leather costs more then they have to add heating and cooling.
Got the 140 R Line on order. Test drive the R & wow! The Grid Edition was so tempting but I’ve stuck to the 140 R. Decided to add Nappa + Black pack but no sun roof. Gets here in Nov. no electric tailgate option though!
Get a wagon mate. Fk these suv's no one should need one.
We always have loved V W.
GOOD TASTE IN DESIGN AND TRADITION. Is not all. We should expect more from VW. An ergonomic design. The doors need a leap at the top otherwise you hit the head when get in the car. This issue is not only for VW. FOR ALL GERMAN CARS, FOR US CARS, FOR JAPANESE CARS TOO.
WEAK UP GUYS. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING.
Here in Namibia, I put in an order for the 2.0 TSi Design model (Pyrite silver) about 4 months ago and should be arriving by the end of this month, with 17inch rims, lane keeping assist with adaptive cruise control and a reverse camera. I have opted for the cloth, alcantara type seating and that is all I ever need and it has physical buttons on the steering wheel! I believe the electric tailgate is a standard option for us in Africa. The leather seats are not nearly as expensive as mentioned in this video for us and it is electrically operated (About 1000 AUD = 12000 NAD).
I did not want to go with the R-line package for the simple reasons that I hate the touch capacitive buttons on the steering wheel, the glossy black panel on the dash and the 19 inch rims as I would not be able to live with that everyday. I went more for comfort than style as I had the pre-facelifted R-line T Roc and the hard ride was not for me.
Quite excited and can't wait for it to arrive.
Hi did your car arrive?? I’m also from Namibia and considering ordering a troc.😭😭 I want to test drive and just see and feel the car in person before I decide to proceed with the order. But the problem is that the car is so rare that they don’t have it in stock at the dealers 😢
That R line AWD sounds more like the ideal.
Price premium is a bit ridiculous. Shame they don't bring the Kamiq with this engine. I feel like with 140kw, AWD is not essential. Guess it's the premium to be on the MQB A1 platform.
Kamiq can get hectic wheelspin with the 1.5 . I feel the 2 ltr would increase that.
Apparently can't add awd to kamiq with it's platform (so I've heard but not sure)
Otherwise would be brilliant if could have both
Thanks John.
amazing video. I'm a big fan of you＋👍🔔
Is the convertible coming to Australia?
God I wish they would sell this in America instead of the Taos
The facelift is built into the product life cycle so why do they / car manufacturers up the price for a facelift
WHERE ARE YOUR NEW PANTS, LOOK LIKE SHORTS
Too expensive
black pack just looks cheap. also the screen looks like an oudated toyota unit. why cant they fit the larger one?
Nevertheless I would consider buying one, because of the nice powertrain.
agree about the black pack and screen, Can buy a sportage gt for the same price.
Sounds petty but one of my reasons for going Kamiq over T Roc was electric seat adjustment...just didn't understand why a 45-50k didn't have electric seats haha. Good you can get it now but $4000 extra 🙄
Agreed totally. The Audi q2, which is basically the same car to T roc, doesn’t even offer electric seat options. Don’t understand what VW is thinking.
@@superjzh Thinking, muppets will still buy their overpriced cars, with less gear than a cheaper car !!
Less to go wrong
Rumour has it John is still doing laps of the Canberra roundabouts, desperately hoping to find the exit back to Sydney 😂
🤣🤣🤣
The Formentor comparitive variants are better than this inside, outside and in pricing.
The 300hp version has a better ride too. The TRoc R is choppy, just like it's Tiguen R brother.
In this motor guise I'd prefer a Karoq Sportline too.
I had a test drive. rejected. Very noisy and less comfortable than T-Roc
It's easier to judge a car if you start with the base model, which is the one that most people buy anyway.
“Most people buy the base model” isn’t generally the case in this segment actually.
I bought the 110tsi style with every extra you could get. It was 53,000 drive away in Canberra. Very expensive
why doesn't Australia import manual models?
I have a 2021 T Roc R Line. Very happy with it, there are things on it that had to be included when I purchased the option pack such as the Sun roof, which I don't use/ don't like. I like how that is now an option on it's own. However, I do like my electric tailgate, shame you have to pay extra for that now. My version has leather nappa seats but seats are manually adjustable, that to me was never okay, however, I could not do anything about it. Our old family car which was a 2005 Toyota Camry had electrically adjustable seats and that car was no where near in price than my car now. That was one bad thing. All in all, very happy with mine, there are a few things that I personally don't like which have been rectified in this 2022 version. Would I repurchase the R line at the price they go for now? NO WAY. I'd either keep the 2021 I have or I might as well go all the way and buy the T Roc R.
How’s your hand after having to manually move the seat for a year now?
I’m going to buy it next week T roc r line 2024 model is it worth to buy guys ?
It makes me laugh when manufactureres give there best specced cars for reviews that are so expensive most people would not go for that model as they cannot afford it. When will we see the day when reviews will be from the base model or next one up were most people can afford.
2 litre turbo with 140kw only seems low but appreciate understressed nature surging around on the torque - I’d want the R version I think without the naff vinyl c pillar - not sure why it’s not yet based on newer mk8 golf architecture as styling also looks a little dated too now and for the price the new A3 with same engine is tempting - ok yes I don’t like so called SUVs as marketing BS
I prefer the Style version because it has proper tactile physical buttons on the steering wheel, and less shiny gloss black on the dashboard.
Whereas the more expensive R line version has horrible haptic feedback buttons and too much glossy black, which generate reflections and attract fingerprints. Also, the front grill of the Style version looks cleaner and more elegant than the R version, which looks like a giant dog bone has been attached to the lower grill.
T cross better for overall value.
bring back the golf alltrack. No one should even need or own a suv. Wagons have way more space, better handling and way more practical!
Get rid of the kick to open, that’s probably the most useful option. Have you ever tried loading a boot with a pram or a box in your arms
nice review, but the camera editing moving all the time got me seasick..
The T Roc R does not have the new AWD vectoring system of the Golf MK8
Great video excellent option but the 2.0 engine.
His he looking for the rest of his trousers
Just bought a 2022 140kw R line. Love the car and it’s so easy and responsive to drive. A bit browned off that for a $45k car it doesn’t have blind spot monitors in the side mirrors. If they can fit a space saver tyre in, why not just put a full size spare in there? Surely it does save that much weight.
I have tried to fit a full size spare in mine but then the subwoofer doesn’t fit 😢
is this the pyrite silver color?
Higher quality 🤣🤣🤣
Why would u not get the premium with added safety features. Feel bad for anyone who buys this and kills a family member because they couldn't afford airbags.
If you really felt bad you would give that person money so they could extra airbags....
@@gl9500 I said I feel bad. Doesnt mean i will help them financially. It's not my fault people are not smart enough to buy a cheaper alternative with airbags. Putting performance over safety is never a good idea. I hope those idiots get into a bad accident to teach them a lesson.
Heyo
looks like VW took alot of japanese design approach
This car is made of cheap material and OVERPRICED. It's a no for me 👎👎👎👎
You ever driven one ?
Its definitely not cheap material. The fit n finish is absolutely high. Its drives like no other in the segment.
Cope
Another lease and dump vehicle from VW