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Volkswagen has been spied testing the next generation of its T-Roc crossover, which was its best-selling car both here and in Europe in 2023.
It is expected to debut in 2025.
Last year, Volkswagen confirmed the new T-Roc, Tiguan and Trade winds will be on brand the last new internal combustion vehicles in Europewith electric-only replacements to follow after the launch of the EV-only Mk9 Golf.
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Photographers have spotted the new model testing in a sneaky disguise – instead of dressing the prototype in dazzling camouflage like most brands do, Volkswagen has mocked it up to look as much like the current generation as possible.
The new T-Roc has a similar silhouette to the current car, with a hatchback-like shape and curved tailgate.
Its headlight design has been refreshed with a slimmer profile, while an LED strip connects them across the updated front grille. This brings the T-Roc in line with newer products as the latest Tiguan.
The lower part of the front bumper received the most noticeable change and now features a larger opening surrounded by a significant amount of black decorative elements. There is now also a large hexagonal strip instead of a bumper in the body color.
At the rear, there’s a new lower bumper design with a different reflector shape, while there’s now an LED strip connecting the taillights behind the Volkswagen badge.
The new T-Roc is expected to offer both petrol and diesel options, while plug-in hybrid variants are also expected to be included for the first time.
It is expected to continue to offer both front- and all-wheel drive options.
Three turbocharged engine options are available for the current generation T-Roc in Australia, ranging from 110kW to 221kW.
The current range starts at $36,890 on-road for the base FWD CityLife and extends to $63,490 on-road for the AWD R.
Volkswagen sold 8,943 T-Rocs in Australia last year, well ahead of second place Amarok ute range with 6,626 sales.
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