2023 Volkswagen T-Roc Style: Quick Review

The 2023 Volkswagen T-Roc Style, priced at $37,100 before on-road costs, is the current entry point to the German brand's small SUV. It is based on the previous generation of the VW Golf and sits between the T-Cross and Tiguan in the company's SUV line-up.

Pricing & Features

The T-Roc has a higher starting price than most small SUVs, though there are two key factors: firstly, the T-Cross is available for lower budgets and is still a very practical offering; secondly, the T-Roc Style is well equipped for its price.

Standard features include a digital driver display, wireless smartphone charging, 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, dual-zone climate, and keyless access.

Options include a panoramic sunroof, auto tailgate with hands-free open/close, Vienna leather upholstery, and a Sound & Vision package that includes a Beats premium audio system and integrated factory navigation.

The T-Roc Style features a black roof combined with a white body colour as standard, with other body colours including red, blue and grey available for a small premium.

A slightly cheaper ($35,990) CityLife variant is due in September 2023.

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Safety

The Volkswagen T-Roc was awarded a five-star ANCAP rating in 2017 - which will expire at the end of 2023 owing to the crash-test body's six-year date-stamp policy.

Safety features include fatigue monitoring, Front assist with pedestrian monitoring, lane assist, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control with Travel Assist temporary auto-steering, and parking assistance.

Key Rivals

The T-Roc Style has several competitors, including:

• Mazda CX-30 G20 Pure
• Toyota C-HR GXL
• Subaru XV 2.0i

Should I put it on my shortlist?

The 2023 Volkswagen T-Roc Style is a great option for buyers who place emphasis on an engaging drive, or those seeking a European flavour in a segment dominated by offerings from Japan and Korea. Although the 110TSI Style isn't as sporty as other T-Roc models, it's more compact torsion-beam suspension gives it extra boot space as a bonus, while it also offers the most relaxing ride in the range.