Much Cheaper Than A Golf R! (Volkswagen T-Roc R 2023 Review)

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We test the new Volkswagen T-Roc R, which feels like it evokes the spirit and value of the old Mk 7 Golf R hot hatch, but in an SUV body.
Time codes:
0:00 - Intro
1:07 - Design
2:10 - Boot Space
3:18 - Interior
6:55 - Back Seats
8:14 - Running Costs
9:14 - Driving
14:44 - Verdict
The Volkswagen T-Roc R is the sportiest version of the 2023 T-Roc small SUV, but it is also the cheapest Volkswagen R product at $59,300 in Australia. That’s a lot less than the Mk 8 Golf R, and actually, the T-Roc R feels more like a Mk 7.5 Golf R, which is great! It uses a 221kW (296 hp) 2.0T petrol four-cylinder EA888 engine and AWD.
Rivals to the Volkswagen T-Roc R include the Hyundai Kona N, Cupra Ateca, BMW X2 M35i, and other sporty, small SUVs.
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@purplehazeffc Жыл бұрын

Why ohh why do car companies continue with heated seats?? 70-75% of Australia don’t need them. Give us cooled seats 1000 times more practical here in Australia.

@grahamdunstan5511 Жыл бұрын

Just put down a deposit on one of these in Blue, Black Pack, Leather etc - for my wife! Good review thanks Chasing Cars. Upgrading from an eight year old Polo GTI. Dealer stated that as ours (sorry, my wife's) will be a 2023 build, Cross Traffic Alert and Blind Spot Monitoring will have been removed from the Safety Spec due to the ongoing Computer chip shortages. Not even available as an option to put them back in. That is disappointing. Formentor option is circa 300mm longer, which is a deal breaker for us. (Sorry, my wife) Can't wait ...for my wife to get her new car.

@EnShinNoi Жыл бұрын

Why is it none of the Australian car reviewers ever show night footage? Or for that matter, almost every car reviewer around the world. Lighting is such an important aspect of a car and needs to be shown, not just talked about. I know it's extra work but it would be well appreciated.

@chasingcars Жыл бұрын

It’s possible, and I’d like to do it, but one simple reason is that we work for a living (doing this job) and we go home at night to our families.

@73willyg Жыл бұрын

@@chasingcars how dare you have families haha

@cyrilmatthew2995 Жыл бұрын

Coz of poisonous creatures lurking behind the bushes anticipating the opportunity to devour you ....

@TheXennner Жыл бұрын

Cos of Drop Bears....

@craigandkarynstevens4391 Жыл бұрын

@@chasingcars savage for a reasonable request

@michaeld1167 Жыл бұрын

Could all of the reviews on this channel show under the bonnet and also mention if the car’s engines are east west or north south configuration please. More information on the drive train would be great too such as if there is a traditional centre differential or if not, what the technology used to achieve this functionality.

@JohnWickFour Жыл бұрын

Great review 👏 We considered this as change from 162 r line pack tiguan 2019. I'm half tempted to what for phev tiguan r and hopefully also get the fbt ev exemption.

@quoostonator Жыл бұрын

Ordered last week… can’t wait!

@unclenool Жыл бұрын

Got a grid version coming in April to replace my m140i. Looking forward to it

@prakashnarismulu3332 Жыл бұрын

Silk Sonic fan are you ? Great review 😊

@gfiddy5188 Жыл бұрын

Great review

@florinmag Жыл бұрын

I have one of this T roc R and I’m very happy with the car

@Mr_Frazza Жыл бұрын

This is the perfect car coming from a Golf R owner, i would have bought this for sure if it was available earlier however i went for the Audi SQ2 which is basically the same car with Audi badges. We are loving it so i know the T-Roc R will be just as good.

@Rostic1983 Жыл бұрын

its not the same car, t-roc is q3 more in line with RSQ3

@Mr_Frazza Жыл бұрын

@@Rostic1983 I understand what you are saying however thats incorrect, looking at the components under the car like suspension, engine mounts, and configurations the sizes and parts codes are shared between T-roc, Q2, and so on, the Q3 and RSQ3 are the next size up which shares the bits from the new Tiguan. The bodies all share the new MQB Chassis.

@aaaaplay Жыл бұрын

I don't like that you pay for the blue trim but miss out on it on the rear doors.

@user-ky9cn3nr2b 2 ай бұрын

Just ordered a lapis blue fully loaded type r , loved driving it pocket rocket😎

@drwhotardis Жыл бұрын

I've got a MY18 Grid Edition R, which was the bargain performance buy in 2018...nothing else comes close. If VW Australia continues the T-Roc R Grid Edition beyond the MY23 model I'll be buying one in 2025, subject to pricing which has gone berserk. As you get older less noise from the engine and suspension, more room for the driver and a more supple kidney-friendly ride becomes the priorities.

@reddpill Жыл бұрын

These t-roc are based on the polo and are smaller inside, so there'd be more room in your Golf.

@Mexxx65 Жыл бұрын

2nd . I like it And for a VW .. even looks pretty good!!

@robertceroli3512 Жыл бұрын

Petrol particulate filter ppf great piece of technology ithese are very unforgiving if you happen to use E10 or 91 just once they foul up the filter and go into limp mode back to the dealer and there's no warranty so you'll be up for several thousands of dollars

@clintsecombe4641 Жыл бұрын

Can anyone tell me what the “off” on the + shifter paddle does? I have it on my troc aswell

@chasingcars Жыл бұрын

if you're shifting with the paddles, hold the "OFF" paddle and it'll return to automatic mode

@poshladdie Жыл бұрын

Brilliant review. My missus has the base T Cross and it fkn moves. Good on VW. They are smashing Subaru.

@kingjulian1549 Жыл бұрын

I've ordered a Cupra Formentor VZX. It will arrive before Xmas and i think looks and is far more interesting and is more capable than the T-Roc R. They are about the same price too.

@honeyisaac Жыл бұрын

Much bigger boot space as well. Great choice sir

@chasingcars Жыл бұрын

Cool. Like the Formentor a lot. At 4450mm it’s probably a bit closer to Tiguan R (4520mm) in concept than T-Roc (4250mm), which is kind of more like the Ateca (4381mm). Still, four good sports SUVs!

@carmusicvideos2202 Жыл бұрын

Golfs have quicker launch though

@kingjulian1549 Жыл бұрын

@@carmusicvideos2202 - i was going to buy a Golf R Wagon, but is is $8K more than Formentor and there is a 12 month wait as opposed to 3 months for the Cupra.

@zaamuro8408 Жыл бұрын

@@kingjulian1549 done deal then!

@Jaiysful Жыл бұрын

I wish there were more actual shots of the console instead of a side view of the presenter + some stock photos from the interwebs.

@krane15 Жыл бұрын

To add to your wish list, I'd like to see things open. Like the deck lid, sun roof, and rear windows. Do the go all the way down? Only Carwow does this.

@nchia Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a winner.

@krane15 Жыл бұрын

The interiors of these cars are all starting to look redundant. But at least the front grill has it own distinctive look (albeit still similar), with its lower grill fog lights. It certainly boosts the cars appeal.

@quentinhuxley5010 Жыл бұрын

I've noticed that you haven't done a review of any MG cars, is there a reason for this? I'd like to see a review of the MG ZST.

@chasingcars Жыл бұрын

MG has declined to provide Chasing Cars with its vehicles for independent testing for a long period. That position now appears to be changing, which is good.

@user-uk9zi8ut8p Жыл бұрын

I do not like the Chinese car MG..not reliable..

@green_comet83 Жыл бұрын

Nice review! Can VW hurry up and make a Passat R wagon please...

@robertoneill3047 Жыл бұрын

Skoda sportline wagon, very similar to golf R engine, just a few kwh down, great car

@green_comet83 Жыл бұрын

@@robertoneill3047 already have a 206tsi Passat r-line wagon, waiting for a full fat R version.

@robertoneill3047 Жыл бұрын

Be interesting to see what you think of the R compared to the 206. I would imagine passat will be over 70

@lukebutton9634 Жыл бұрын

I just want an Arteon R!

@prakashnarismulu3332 Жыл бұрын

This is an entry level Porsche Macan competitor

@krane15 Жыл бұрын

Negative. That would be the Tiguan R. This is compact. Both the Macan and the Tiguan are closer to mid-size.

@scollyutube Жыл бұрын

A review that doesn't mention the 2 Cupra's as the real competition? Try driving at night in your tests too, matrix LEDs aren't boring.

@chasingcars Жыл бұрын

True, they’re definitely competition.

@Foghorn_Lebhorn Жыл бұрын

The Cupra's are mentioned right at the end

@cyrilmatthew2995 Жыл бұрын

A very practical cute car ....

@chanwtv Жыл бұрын

Great Vid, but dem trousers Bro, like wtf.

@richieduck67 Жыл бұрын

Roc and Roll

@eremyjay Жыл бұрын

Its Cheaper because this is made in Portugal. Tiguan and Golf stay built in Germany. I suspect the T roc R price would be same as Golf R if manufactured in Germany so and well people will go for T roc rather than Golf for the same price.

@Khalid-gw4gw Жыл бұрын

All Rs are built in Germany which includes the T-Roc R iirc

@eremyjay Жыл бұрын

@@Khalid-gw4gw I own a T roc R and its manufactured in Portugal.

@saravanakarthik3043 Жыл бұрын

Love the car and want to buy it , but worried about VW's reliability & longevity

@kingjulian1549 Жыл бұрын

I've had 5 and they have all been great cars.

@selldivision Жыл бұрын

@@kingjulian1549 5 in 5 years that is lol

@kaz3d Жыл бұрын

Def getting one in about 3-4 years when its around $30 - $40k. Bargain!

@Antphoneigh Жыл бұрын

*laughs in electricity*

@kawaiikoala4966 Жыл бұрын

c'mon buy some new jeans that reach your shoes

@53glowe Жыл бұрын

98ron fuel...there's a deal breaker right there 😲

@chasingcars Жыл бұрын

Would be nice if it allowed 95, but let’s face it - we probably wouldn’t want to put anything less than 98 in a complex engine we actually owned. You want low, low sulphur and high octane.

@robertceroli3512 Жыл бұрын

People that buy these aren't chasing economy or scared at extra spend on 98 .if it's a concern for you you'd better stick with a boring corolla

@vladthe3rd414 Жыл бұрын

@@robertceroli3512 okay

@krane15 Жыл бұрын

What did you expect? Its a "performance" version.

@gravity4fun364 Жыл бұрын

This blue on the dashboard is horrible....just saying

@krane15 Жыл бұрын

One word: shades. Just the solid blue paint looks home-made.

@jeremyholmes3911 8 ай бұрын

Horrible isn't it . I just bought my r no chance in hell I would get the blue dash .. tacky as !

@michaelflinn7784 Жыл бұрын

It's still over priced. Better options elsewhere

@whatthe6532 Жыл бұрын

What would you recommend.

@michaelflinn7784 Жыл бұрын

@@whatthe6532 endless choices really. So many better priced cars without the famously expensive VW options that should be standing at the price. Kia, Peugeot, honda to name a few. In Europe there's even a bigger choice

@purplehazeffc Жыл бұрын

@@michaelflinn7784 None of those you mentioned come close to what is on offer with this

@michaelflinn7784 Жыл бұрын

@@purplehazeffc I beg to differ. Mazda and Kia are completely comparable in terms of integrity of design, and execution of of that design both in terms of manufacturing and reliability. While styling is always subjective, it's universally agreed that Mazda lead VW with this and offer a better package overall. In terms of standard features VW offer a sparse interior with a long and expensive list of options that come in as standard with the other cars and at a better price. Simply doesn't make sense does it. What's more VW's legendary superior quality has come in for a lot of flack on resent models. If VW is going to charge premium price they at least need to deliver on it. Don't get me wrong, VW make great cars but the competition is offering similar if not better at better value.

@purplehazeffc Жыл бұрын

@@michaelflinn7784 My point is. Out of those other manufacturers, which one makes a 2lt turbo with over 200kw of power with a 4wd drivetrain?? My wife has a 2021 Cerato Sport+ & I’ve got a 2018 i30 SR. So no affiliation to VW at all.

@blackadder1966 Жыл бұрын

The look is boring every suv is a clone of a clone

@krane15 Жыл бұрын

What would you like to see, wings?

@toro5338 Жыл бұрын

A car from which you CANNOT clearly see what is in front of you causes a fucking reflection of the dashboard on the windshield. Headrest too bent forward which does not allow a guide with a straight backrest (as any orthopedist recommends) and which should allow a guide with the spine in the right position and also be involved in what is happening around! Rejected without excuses 👎👎👎 And let us ask ourselves why, despite these now known problems, it was approved by the foolish employees of the government offices responsible for this work.

@gordonbeattie3644 Жыл бұрын

Nissan X-Trail seating would have to be the most comfortable (long distance) in class. Pity NISSAN persists with an almost useless 'space-saver' spare tyre !

@toro5338 Жыл бұрын

@@gordonbeattie3644 Oh I surely can believe you 'bout Nissan 😉 But my post was 'bout T-ROC WV