Volkswagen T-ROC SUV concept is set to rock Geneva Motor Show

The T-ROC is the latest Volkswagen SUV concept, which makes its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The T-ROC offers a glimpse at future Volkswagen SUVs - slotting between the Tiguan and the Taigun SUV. The name is derived from ‘T’ as a reference to the names of current and future Volkswagen SUVs, and ROC refers to the all-wheel drive car is as at home on rocky trails as on tarmac.

The four seating coupe combines the agility of an all-wheel drive SUV with the airiness of a convertible, thanks to its roof design. Like on the Aventador roadster, the middle section of the carbon composite roof can be removed in two halves, each of which can then be stored in the boot.

The T-ROC concept measures 4,179mm in length, 1,831mm in width and stands 1,501mm tall. The wheelbase is 2,595mm and the 1.4-tonne vehicle sits on the tarmac on 19-inch alloys with 245/45 tyres.

The face is adorned with 3D radiator grille with large honeycomb shaped opening, LED headlights, daytime running lights and indicators and prominent round headlamp modules, which hark back to the Karmann Ghia Type 34. At the rear, LED elements also abound, with strong, purposeful design.

Both at the front and the back, the T-ROC makes use of integrated cameras which project images into the cabin via a tablet mounted in the centre console. This allows the driver to see potholes or large stones which could damage the car when driving off-road.

Power for the T-ROC is provided by a turbodiesel power unit, akin in the Golf GTD, that is rated at 181bhp and 209km/h after completing the century sprit in 6.9 seconds. The T-ROC is projected to have a combined fuel consumption of 4.9L/100km, equating to 129g/km of CO₂.

Three driving modes - Street, Offroad and Snow - are selectable at the turn of a wheel on the DSG gear-shift grip. Parameters of the running gear, engine gearbox unit and hill start and hill descent assist systems are modified depending on the mode selected.