The brand new Volkswagen T-Roc is just not but born, nevertheless it already has a big heritage. In line with leaks from Wolfsburg in current months, the subsequent technology would be the final with a combustion engine, earlier than the gradual transition to all-electric.

Scheduled for 2025, the long run T-Roc will try and repeat the success of the present mannequin, which is among the best-selling in its class. This is what it may appear to be.

On the Tiguan college

Based mostly on the primary mock-ups we have seen in current months, and impressed by the newest styling developments within the vary, we have tried to think about what the brand new T-Roc may appear to be.

The rendering reveals a big hourglass grille and a slim grille with an LED profile, paying homage to what we noticed on the new Tiguan. The headlights (in all probability Matrix LED) are additionally paying homage to these on the large ‘brother’, whereas the vertical slots within the bumper add to the automobile’s general dynamism.

Volkswagen T-Roc (2025), il render di Motor1.com

Typically talking, the T-Roc’s proportions ought to stay related, with large flanks and a sq. rear finish, albeit barely longer. The truth is, it is not out of the query that the long run Volkswagen will barely improve its dimensions to supply more room for passengers and baggage, with a size that would exceed 4.30 metres in contrast with 4.24 metres at current.

It is going to be electrified (however not electrical)

When it comes to engines, the brand new T-Roc (constructed on a modified model of the MQB Evo platform) is anticipated to undertake a few of the engines discovered on the restyled Golf and Tiguan, all upgraded to fulfill Euro 7 requirements. Amongst these, the 1.0 and delicate hybrid petrol engines with 115, 131 and 150 PS are greater than more likely to assure a wholesome dose of verve for the German SUV.

Volkswagen T-Roc, the present mannequin

Among the many diesels, solely the 150 PS 2.0 TDI variant has been confirmed, whereas among the many sportier variants, the way forward for the R with (at the least) 310 PS remains to be unsure. Above all, the German producer may introduce plug-in hybrid engines on the T-Roc. Amongst these, the 1.5 litre with a 19.7 kWh battery giving 204 PS and an electrical vary of round 62 miles could possibly be adopted.

Nevertheless, a 100% electrical variant, which might compete internally with fashions such because the ID.3 and ID.4, is more durable to envisage.

Variations with 6-speed handbook and 7-speed dual-clutch computerized gearboxes are anticipated to stay within the Volkswagen vary.