Volkswagen T-Roc 1.0 TSI, the most beloved German by Italians – Road Test

We tried the Volkswagen T-Roc 1.0 TSI: the basic version of the Wolfsburg SUV - the Germans most beloved by Italians - is full of advantages (space, performance, consumption) and poor in defects (a little expensive).

Appeal	A fashionable alternative to golf
Technological content	Complete suite of driver assistance systems
Driving pleasure	Very lively, despite the absence of horses (116): sincere and reassuring when cornering.
style	Rational design, but not devoid of charm

October 2017: on the occasion of the launch T-Roc marketing director Volkswagen Italy Fabio Di Giuseppe declares that the new SUV Wolfsburg will become the best-selling car in Italy by the German manufacturer. At the time, the forecast was considered rather risky, especially given the number of golf.

Today: Volkswagen T-Roc it is the German car most beloved by Italians and the only Teutonic car in the top ten Registration.... But that's not all: it is also one of the three most bought sports companies in our country.

VVolkswagen T-Roc – designed on the same floor asListen Q2 - It took quite a bit of time to win over compatriots. Secret of success? The fact that it is a complete and versatile vehicle, able to offer content that is clearly superior to the competition, on price a little higher.

In our road test we tested the “basic” version Crossovers Vw equipped 1.0 TSI engine... Let's get to know him together strengths e defects.

La Volkswagen T-Roc 1.0 TSI object of our test It has price above rivals 23.600 euro – in combination with dstandard grade for integration: App-Connect (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay), front middle armrest, alloy wheels from 17", air conditioner manual, Adaptive Cruise Control, fog lights, DAB USB radio, front seats with height adjustment, Rain sensor e parktronic front and back.

Great instead safety equipmentwhich includes air bag front, side and curtain, hill start assistant, Isofix attacks, stabilization and traction control, multiple collision resistance (brakes the car after an accident), automatic braking with pedestrian recognition, lane keeping and driver fatigue detection. Without forgetting five stars received in Euro NCAP crash test.

To whom is it addressed

La Volkswagen T-Roc 1.0 TSI our main character road test does not have a specific reference point, and this is precisely his strong point: he is good for a young family that needs SUV spacious and not too bulky, but also for a single that is tired of the usual compact looking for something alive. There Crossovers Wolfsburg can beat those who previously bought Asian competitors (Japanese or Koreans), or even those who went to a showroom for a Golf 1.0 and found it no longer on the list.

Driving: first hit

Climb aboard for the first time T-Roc can be confusing for motorists accustomed to Volkswagen some years ago: dashboard - completely made from hard plastic (but assembled with great care) - it seems to be light years away from Golf perfection.

But just turn the key and press the accelerator pedal to win: engine The turbocharged three-cylinder TSI 1.0 petrol engine – already seen on the Up!, Polo and T-Cross – is very durable (top speed of 187 km/h and 10,1 seconds on 0-100) despite not having so much horsepower. (116) and offers full boost at low rpm.

La Volkswagen T-RocIn short, it is one of the most balanced vehicles on the market: a reliable travel companion with a reliable Speed six-speed mechanics, from one steering good, powerful braking system and genuine road demeanor.

Driving: final grade

La Volkswagen T-RocAs we've seen, it hits the mark from the first few kilometers, and after a week of use, all you can do is repeat positive judgments based on first impressions.

A successful sports wagon, as lively as it is gentle. consumption: With a relaxed driving style, you can achieve even more than the 15,6 km / l claimed by the Wolfsburg manufacturer (WLTP cycle). Last but not least, versatility: the sofa (unfortunately not extendable) offers a sea of ​​space in width and trunk (445 liters, which becomes 1.290 when the rear seats are folded) boasts a convenient height-adjustable cover plan.

What does it say about you

Friend SUV but you cannot give up on road behavior, you are looking for the best even if you spend a little more, and you need a car that can get around well in the city, on trips out of town and on long journeys.

Specification

engine	turbo petrol, 3-cylinder row
bias	999 см
Potenza	85 kW (116 HP) @ 5.000 weights
couple	From 200 Nm to 2.000 inputs
the weight	1.270 kg
Acc. 0-100 km / h	10,1 with
maximum speed	187 km / h
Trunk	445 / 1.290 liters
consumption	15,6 km / l (WLTP)

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