URGENT UPDATE: Volkswagen has just announced significant developments surrounding its highly anticipated T-Roc R, a powerful new SUV variant of the popular compact crossover. The T-Roc has become a sensation in Europe, ranking as the fourth best-selling model overall with 170,931 units sold through October 2023, according to data from Dataforce.
Customer deliveries of the latest T-Roc are officially starting this month, building excitement around the brand’s expansion in the competitive SUV market. However, for performance enthusiasts, the real news is the upcoming T-Roc R, expected to launch in 2027. The model is currently shrouded in camouflage, but early images reveal distinctive features including an Akrapovič quad-exhaust system, signaling a serious power upgrade.
The T-Roc R will boast 20-inch forged wheels and wider tires compared to its predecessor, enhancing grip and performance. Under the hood, it will share the powerful turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine with the latest Golf R, delivering 328 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque (420 Newton-meters). Notably, this new iteration will incorporate a mild-hybrid setup, enhancing efficiency to meet the upcoming Euro 7 emissions regulations.
Volkswagen engineers are prioritizing efficiency without sacrificing performance; thus, power outputs are unlikely to exceed those of the Golf R. As the automotive landscape shifts towards electrification, the inclusion of a mild-hybrid system in both the T-Roc R and Golf R is a strategic move to comply with stricter emissions standards.
The performance hatchback Golf R will exclusively feature a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, as the six-speed manual option is being phased out. Both the T-Roc R and Golf R will be equipped with 4Motion all-wheel drive, ensuring superior handling and control.
While the T-Roc R will not be available in the U.S. market, Volkswagen is also set to discontinue production of the Touareg R by 2026. Enthusiasts can look forward to a fully electric R model in the future, as Volkswagen has hinted at electrification across its performance lineup, including a combustion-free Polo GTI.
As the automotive world eagerly anticipates the launch of the T-Roc R, Volkswagen is positioning itself at the forefront of the evolving market, balancing performance with sustainability. Stay tuned for more updates as this exciting story develops.
