Volkswagen T-ROC Launched In India At Rs 19.99 Lakh

• The VW T-ROC is offered in a single variant only.
• It’s offered with a 1.5-litre TSI engine that develops 150PS.
• Notable features include connected car technology and a panoramic sunroof.
• Rivals the Jeep Compass and Skoda Karoq.

Volkswagen India has launched the T-ROC SUV in the country with prices starting from Rs 19.99 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom India). The T-ROC is offered in a single variant and will be available with a 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine only. It's brought to India as a completely built unit (CBU). 

The Volkswagen T-ROC gets plenty of sporty touches. The front end comes with a familiar VW grille which is flanked by LED projector headlamps. Below it are the faux air dams which come with a funky DRL surround. In profile, the taut lines make it look more crossover than SUV. It sits on 17-inch wheels which fill up the arches nicely. The rear end comes with split-LED tail lamps and a sporty bumper.  

Hop inside the T-ROC and you’ll notice that it looks typical VW with plenty of familiar bits. The infotainment system, climate control knobs as well as the flat-bottomed three-spoke steering wheel are similar to the recently launched Tiguan Allspace. It also comes with plenty of colour-coordinated bits which adds a bit of funk. 

Notable features in the T-ROC include connected car technology, an 8-inch infotainment system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, cruise control, powered front seats, automatic headlamps and automatic wipers. Safety features include 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, front and rear parking sensors and electronic stability control. 

The VW T-ROC is powered by a BS6-compliant 1.5-litre TSI EVO petrol engine that develops 150PS of power and 250Nm of torque. It spins its front wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. This engine also features active cylinder management technology, shutting down two cylinders under less load for fuel efficiency.  

The Volkswagen T-ROC rivals the Jeep Compass and the upcoming Skoda Karoq. What do you think of the VW T-ROC? Let us know in the comments section below.