At Volkswagen, The T-Roc is the gateway to the crossover lineup since 2017. If we talk about the past, it is because from 2019 it was supported by a more family model, T-Crossand at the end of last year coupe variant, Taigo. But then, what’s left for the T-Roc? In this triptych of crossovers with fairly similar dimensions and philosophies, it stands out at the top as the most stylish and luxurious alternative. This is one of the bestsellers of the German group, even taking market share from the historic Golf! In 2022 Volkswagen reviewed the positioning of his T-Roc, to better differentiate it from the T-Cross and Taigo, as well as the Golf. It is more elite, taking advantage of a complete restyling in terms of equipment…

A plusher T-Roc

Since then, LED headlights, which can be supplemented with an elegant light strip on the radiator grille, and Matrix LED technology have been included as standard equipment. This new premium look is most evident inside, with noble materials: foamed plastic, artificial leather upholstery, leather seats. The instruments are 100% digital and feature a new optional 9.2-inch infotainment screen. Three gasoline engines and two diesel engines are offered in the range His entry ticket in France with €26,700 in gasoline and €30,120 in gasoline. Repositioning that increased its salesin France and Europe. But the success of the model is not only due to the “classic” T-Roc…

The best-selling convertible in Europe

In 2020 Volkswagen launched the original T-Roc Cabriolet ! The builder followed the previously paved path Nissan with its Murano CrossCabrioletand a Land Rover with sound Range Rover Evoque Cabriolet. Since then, that bet has obviously won in the first 7 months of 2023, the T-Roc Cabriolet was the best-selling coupe/cabriolet in Europe ! In January-July 2023 8732 units were soldwhich is 10% more than in the same period of 2022.

Very good score for the category is abandoned for now by most manufacturers. We remember the past Megane, 308, Astra or Focus CC. But also Wind, C3 Pluriel, Barchetta or Roadster (Smart). Today we are in the second position Mazda MX-5 (4570 units sold), and Alpine A110 (2155 copies). In the coming years, this rating, without much surprise, should be occupied by 100% electric models.

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