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2022 Volkswagen T-Roc
New from
$34,700 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Very Good
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
6.2 - 8.3 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen T-Roc
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Volkswagen T-Roc is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $34,700 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Style variant and topping out at $59,300 for the R.
There are 4 variants of the T-Roc available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2021.
Engine options include 1.4L turbo (110kW/250Nm) and 2.0L turbo (140kW/320Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2022 T-Roc is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
81.18 - 142.31 kW/t
57.37 kW/t
142.31 kW/t
Boot Space
392 - 445 litres
85 litres
591 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.2 - 8.3 L/100km
1.3 L/100km
9.7 L/100km
Vehicle Range
663 - 806 km
455 km
1,184 km
Price
$34,700 - $59,300
$19,490
$84,915
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 3 years
2 years
6 years
Service Interval
12 - 24 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,900 - 1,990 kg
1,330 kg
2,470 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,500 - 1,700 kg
300 kg
2,000 kg
Approach Angle
16.4°
14.8°
37°
Departure Angle
18.8°
18.8°
49°
Ground Clearance Unladen
158 - 161 mm
154 mm
225 mm
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2022 Volkswagen T-Roc Price
Style
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $34,700 |
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $35,500 |
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $37,250 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $41,800 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $42,700 |
R-Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $45,350 |
R
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $59,300 |
*excl. on-roads
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2022 Volkswagen T-Roc Fuel Economy
| Volkswagen T-Roc | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.2 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.3 L/100km |
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Volkswagen T-Roc FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen T-Roc is the Style that starts from $34,700.
The most expensive Volkswagen T-Roc is the R that starts from $59,300.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen T-Roc is 1700 kg offered by the following variants: Sport and R-Line.
The largest Volkswagen T-Roc is the Style which measures 1819mm wide, 4251mm in length and sits 1599mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen T-Roc is the R which has 221kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo engine.
The Volkswagen T-Roc is built in Portugal and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen T-Roc is the Sport which weighs 1990 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen T-Roc uses Premium Unleaded.