The 2024 Volkswagen T-Roc has more road presence than ever before, following its mid-life refresh and now comes with LED headlights as standard. However, why would you choose the T-Roc over the many rival small SUVs? What’s more, is it a better car than its Volkswagen stablemates, the VW T-Cross, slightly smaller, or the sleeker-looking VW Taigo?
If you avoid the pricier trims and engines, the Volkswagen T-Roc is probably the better buy. The entry level trim and engine are excellent, not only is it refined and spacious, but it's also one of the most comfortable cars in its class. The 1.0 TSI 110 is a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder unit with 109bhp, and gives you plenty of low-down shove so it rarely struggles in everyday driving. It will return 44mpg plus, which makes it very economical and If you like a raised driving position, you’ll love the T-Roc's lofty seating position as it places you higher above the road than most other small SUVs.
Inside all versions of the T-Roc come with an 8.0in touchscreen infotainment system. Voice activation and built-in sat-nav come as standard on all trim levels except entry-level Life. However, if you have a smartphone, the lack of sat-nav won’t be an issue because Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as well as smartphone mirroring are all standard, so it will allow you to use Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze and other apps instead. Wireless phone-charging is available on all versions but only as a low-cost option.
The T-Roc is one of the wider small SUVs so you won’t be clashing elbows with the person next to you either. Storage space is impressive too.
The entry-level VW T-Roc Life will set you back slightly more than the Puma, Arona and Yaris Cross but the extra cost is easy to justify because it comes with lots of standard equipment. The T-Roc is also predicted to have far stronger resale values than most of its rivals, including the Q2, Puma and Kona.
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