As part of the biggest model offensive in its history, Volkswagen is extending its model range by adding a compact-class crossover - the T-Roc. The new crossover from Volkswagen brings fresh impetus to the compact Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) class. It offers maximum personalisation, innovative digitalisation, perfect connectivity, leading-edge driver assistance systems, dynamic engines and above all modern, expressive design.

Dr. Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management, said at the world premiere in Italy, "The T-Roc sets a new benchmark in the booming SUV segment. With its functionality, dynamic handling and technology, the T-Roc embodies all good Volkswagen qualities. It marks a milestone in our SUV offensive."

At the front it is the wide radiator grille unit with integrated dual head lights and the repositioned light signature, which make the T-Roc unmistakable even at night. The off-road look is enhanced by all-round, dark plastic trim, which protects the bodywork around the wheel arches and side sills, as well as the vehicle's front and rear. The T-Roc is also the first Volkswagen SUV that will be available to order in two-tone paintwork with visually contrasting roof section (including the A-pillars and exterior mirror housings). 

The interior has been adapted to the exterior design. It has a robust SUV feel and modern treatment of surfaces. The interplay between the Active Info Display and the specific infotainment system creates a new, digital and interactive cockpit. Another feature being offered by Volkswagen in the new T-Roc is the 'Security & Service' package (including Emergency Service, Automatic Accident Notification and Roadside Assistance).

Even the 'T-Roc' base version comes with high-tech systems such as Front Assist area monitoring with City Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring, the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System and the lane keeping system Lane Assist. Also part of the base specification are details such as air conditioning, the Composition Colour infotainment system, LED taillight cluster, visual underbody guard and LED daytime running lights in the bumper.

Volkswagen will be offering the new crossover based on the 'T-Roc' specification version. In addition, two higher lines on a par with each other, 'Sport' and 'Style', are available in parallel for maximum personalisation of the T-Roc. While the T-Roc 'Style' is characterised by exclusive touches such as the interior's decorative panels available in a choice of four colours, the focus in the case of the T-Roc 'Sport' is on sporty features such as the standard sport comfort seats.

In its market segment, the T-Roc is in a league of its own when it comes to its driver assistance systems. Standard features on all T-Roc vehicles include the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, the active lane keeping system Lane Assist and the Front Assist area monitoring system with Pedestrian Monitoring and City Emergency Braking.

Like the larger Tiguan, the new T-Roc too is being offered with efficient turbocharged engines, three petrol engines and three diesels. They are being offered partly with front-wheel drive and manual gearbox, partly with front-wheel drive, 4Motion all-wheel drive (including 4Motion Active Control as standard) and the dual-clutch seven-speed DSG gearbox.

The market launch of the T-Roc begins in Europe this November.