The new car also marks the first time a head-up display has been offered in a T-Roc. Displaying information like road signs, speed and navigation, it’s another system we’ve tried in other VWs, and one we’ve found that works well.
There’s not much in the way of physical controls in the T-Roc, but behind the wireless smartphone charging tray and next to the starter button on the centre console you’ll notice a rotary dial. VW calls it a ‘driving experience control’ that switches between audio and also drive modes and ‘atmospheres’, the latter changing elements such as ambient lighting.
When we got the chance to have a look around the T-Roc’s new cabin, we found it to be pretty well screwed together with a bright and airy feel overall, complete with lots of soft-touch plastics and backlit perforated leatherette materials on the doors. The Style version also gets 14-way adjustable seats with various massage functions – the first time the technology has been offered in the T-Roc. We’re not too sure about the new interior door handles, though, which are a slightly clumsy, lever-style design.
We had no issues with the T-Roc’s interior space, however. That wheelbase extension has freed up some extra legroom in the back and four tall adults should have no issue getting comfortable. The boot has also grown, with the 465-litre capacity representing a 20-litre improvement over the outgoing car.
Despite being one of the smaller SUVs that VW makes, the T-Roc benefits from the firm’s latest suite of safety systems. Standard kit includes automated braking and steering assist, driver attention monitoring, parking sensors front and rear, cruise control, lane keep assist and road sign display.
Optional safety features include adaptive cruise control, a rear-view camera, park assist and VW’s recently improved Travel Assist system, which can predict upcoming road obstacles like corners, roundabouts and junctions, with lane keep assist and adaptive cruise keeping the car in an optimal position.
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