VOLKSWAGEN HAS BEEN IMPACTED perhaps more than most other companies by stock shortages, but it has now revealed that it has been able to negotiate extra production of the T-Roc R and T-Roc R-Grid. The additional 1500 T-Roc Rs and 300 T-Roc R Grid should meet demand.
Director of Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles Michal Szaniecki said just as the brand secured 1000 additional Touareg large SUVs last year, it is now able to dramatically shorten wait times for the performance variants of its T-Roc.
“We can accept supply shortages of popular models or we can try to effect solutions,” Mr Szaniecki said. “Ours is a primary R market so in addition to securing extra T-Roc R production, we’ll offer a unique to Australia T-Roc R Grid Edition.
“The result is more than 1800 examples of the T-Roc R will soon be ready for our customers, who are making the T-Roc one of Volkswagen’s defining vehicles of the 2020s and the T-Roc R comfortably our top-selling ‘R’ model.”
Volkswagen T-Roc R launched in Australia in September last year as the most attainable R model, now priced from $60,300 plus on-road costs.
Next month this will be followed by the T-Roc R Grid Edition priced from $54,300 plus on-road costs.
Both are unmatched in the compact SUV segment for a combination of power, performance and practicality, with a 221kW and 400Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and zero to 100km/h performance in 4.9 seconds.
| Volkswagen T-Roc R Grid Edition |
$54,300 plus on road costs |
Standard equipment:
- 2.0 litre 4-cylinder TSI 221kW/400Nm; 7-speed DSG; 4MOTION
- 19-inch Pretoria graphite alloys (space saver spare)
- Black Roof Rails
- Adaptive Chassis Control with Race mode
- Progressive steering
- R exterior and interior styling
- Performance LED headlights with automatic high-beam
- Exterior ambient lighting
- Premium Metallic paint
- Keyless Access
- 9.2-inch Discover Pro navigation system with voice and gesture control
- Digital Cockpit Pro
- App-Connect including wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Wireless phone charging
- Electrically adjustable driver’s seat with memory
- IQ.DRIVE with Travel Assist, Active Cruise Control, Lane Assist, Park Assist and Rear View Camera
Optional equipment:
Panoramic sunroof $2000
| Volkswagen T-Roc R |
$60,300 plus on road costs |
Additional equipment:
- 19-inch Estoril alloys (space saver spare)
- IQ.LIGHT matrix LED headlights with Dynamic Light Assist
- Premium LED tail lights with dynamic indicators
- IQ.DRIVE with Side Assist, rear cross-traffic alert and proactive occupant protection system
- Electric tailgate with Easy Open and Close functions
- Nappa leather appointed upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Electrically adjustable driver’s seat with memory
Optional equipment:
Panoramic sunroof $2000
Black Style Package $1200
(Black roof paint finish, mirrors, roof rails and roofline decorative trim, C-pillar carbon-look trim and black surrounds for the interior air vents and audio)
Beats audio system $800
Lapiz Blue matte décor inlays $250