The Volkswagen T-Roc 140TSI R-Line sits between the smaller T-Cross and bigger Tiguan within the German automobile maker’s secure. It additionally sits between the 110TSI and R in its personal mannequin line-up. You may say it’s actually the center little one.
Does that imply it has a posh about itself? Properly it type of does, however allow us to clarify why. A fast stroll across the automobile itself will inform you Volkswagen has tried to place R badge wherever they’ll. We perceive they’re making an attempt to display its closeness to that variant too.
It’s the “it’s virtually an R” factor that comes with the R-Line specification, nevertheless it one way or the other detracts from the status of precise R automobiles, and in an odd means, additionally takes away from what the 140TSI has to supply, which is a lot.
The 2023 Volkswagen T-Roc 140TSI R-Line is a automobile this author has admired for a while, even visiting the native VW dealership to take a look at one. It embodies the Golf, but has extra practicality and the added bonus of that further house that comes from being an SUV.
Below the hood is a 2.0-litre turbo engine with 140kW of energy and 320Nm of torque, married to 4Motion all-wheel drive and a 7-speed DSG gearbox. Energy supply is easy, and there’s sufficient stand up and go as you zip round city, or down a rustic highway.
Freeway driving is stable too, particularly when utilising the adaptive cruise management. Regular drive mode is greater than sufficient energy to get round city, however a fast change to Sport mode provides glorious acceleration off the mark.
It’s sufficient to push you again within the plush black Nappa leather-based seats (an non-compulsory further), in an inside that’s basically all the identical color, whereas nonetheless providing a welcoming, premium really feel. There’s loads of gentle contact surfaces all through.
You will see that plenty of the much less widespread, fingerprint-catching piano black plastic too although. Our check car was loaded with the Black Fashion package deal, which features a Beats branded audio system, full with a subwoofer. It sounds crisp and clear at any quantity stage.
The 8.0-inch infotainment system options wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and whereas it might be a bit bigger, it does the job, and is easy and straightforward to make use of. A ten.25-inch digital instrument cluster is spectacular too.
The latter presents entry to a bunch of customisable info, together with maps, cruise management knowledge, or your present audio monitor. We’re not a fan of the haptic contact delicate controls on the steering wheel or these utilised for the air-conditioning on the sprint.
We discovered ourselves having to take our eyes off the highway too typically to make use of them, and we weren’t initially able to choosing the right ranges as you slide alongside. That mentioned, we all know Volkswagen is returning to actual buttons quickly, in order that’s a welcome change.
The rear seats have ample house for adults, and our passengers additionally gave the headrests again there an enormous thumbs up for the way comfy they had been. Don’t count on intensive leg room within the second row although.
Boot house is beneficiant, with 392-litres with seats up. It’s sufficient to suit golf golf equipment in with ease, however a visit away with the household may need you craving for a contact extra. That apart, the 140TSI R-Line seems good, particularly in Pyrite Silver (as examined).
That add-on package deal we spoke of earlier additionally supplies a two-tone black roof, black Misano wheels, electrical tailgate, fake carbon fibre trims on the rear panels and minimal chrome.
Different paint choices embrace pure White, Indium Gray Metallic, Kings Purple Premium and Lapiz Blue. All these can be found as a stable color or with the black roof for those who go for the Fashion package deal.
Security options are a lot, and embrace blind spot monitoring, autonomous emergency braking, reverse visitors alert and braking, assisted parking with sensors, and naturally a rear digital camera.
At $57,550 drive away, with all of the choices ticked aside from the panoramic sunroof, the 2023 Volkswagen T-Roc 140TSI R-Line is a superb automobile to drive, providing a correct center floor alternative, with loads of efficiency and a touch of luxurious.
It’s a automobile we’d have fortunately held onto, at the very least on this author’s family. You’ll be able to construct your personal on the Volkswagen Australia web site. In the event you’re eager on one and wish finance, speak to CreditOne.
Our check car was equipped by Volkswagen Australia. To search out out extra in regards to the 2023 Volkswagen T-Roc 140TSI R-Line, speak to your native Volkswagen supplier.