2022 Volkswagen T-Roc R pricing and features for Australia

Pricing for the 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc R line-up has been announced, with the model set to touch down in Australia from $59,300 before on-road costs.

The T-Roc R is the latest model to join VW's performance range.

It will arrive in showrooms in August, following the new Mk8 Golf R and Tiguan R launch later this month.

Volkswagen Australia says the T-Roc R is “the perfect entry to the sought-after R family”, slotting in at under $60,000. By comparison, the Golf R ($65,990 hatch; $68,990 wagon) and Tiguan R ($68,990) both fetch closer to $70,000 with on-road costs included.

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For reference, the previous-generation Mk7.5 Golf R retailed for $57,900 when it was discontinued in 2020.

Sitting above the existing T-Roc 140TSI Sport, priced from $42,990 before on-road costs in pre-update form, the R will arrive in one spec. Changes include; an illuminated grille strip with ‘R’ badging, matte chrome mirrors, lowered ride height, quad exhaust tailpipes, roof spoiler, and a gloss black rear diffuser.

It will join the updated T-Roc line-up in local showrooms, with a newly-designed soft-touch dashboard – in addition to piano black inlays and a redesigned dual-zone climate control panel, as seen in the latest Tiguan and Arteon.

Australian pricing and specification details for the facelifted regular T-Roc range are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

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2022 Volkswagen T-Roc R Australian pricing

Price excludes on-road costs.

Options:

Black style package – $1200:

Panoramic sunroof – $2000

Beats audio system – $700

Lapiz Blue matte décor inlays – $250

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2022 Volkswagen T-Roc R features

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Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy

Under the bonnet, the T-Roc R features the ‘EA888’ 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, producing 221kW of power and 400Nm of torque. It is matched with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and 4MOTION variable all-wheel-drive system.

This is the same engine tune found in the Audi SQ2 and soon-to-launch Cupra Ateca, with outputs slightly down on VW’s full-fat Golf R hatch and Tiguan R, which both produce 235kW/400Nm. The Golf R wagon has 420Nm of torque due to the fitment of a petrol particulate filter.

Adaptive dampers are included as standard, with selectable drive modes including Race Mode. It also features a progressive steering rack.

Volkswagen claims the T-Roc R can complete the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.9-seconds. This is 0.2s faster than the larger Tiguan R and one-tenth slower than the more-agile Golf R hatch.

Fuel economy figures are yet to be released, although a Golf R claims 7.8L/100km on the combined cycle.

Safety

The Volkswagen T-Roc range is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted in 2017.

Six airbags (dual frontal, side chest and side curtain) are standard.

It includes the following active safety equipment as standard:

Dimensions

The Volkswagen T-Roc R has a wheelbase of 2590 millimetres, and is 4234mm long, 1819mm wide and 1553mm high.

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Warranty and servicing

As per the wider Volkswagen range, the T-Roc R is covered by the brand's five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, along with a complimentary 12-month roadside assistance program.

This coverage extends for up to 10 years if the vehicle is exclusively serviced by the manufacturer.

Capped-price servicing is offered, however, Volkswagen is yet to announce service pricing for the T-Roc R.

Availability

The 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc R will touch down in Australia in August, alongside facelifted members of the regular T-Roc range.