Recently, a set of test spy photos of the new generation of Volkswagen T-ROC (T-ROC Tange) were found on the Internet. It is reported that the new car will be upgraded in terms of body size, exterior and interior, and is expected to be officially released in 2025. It is expected to carry 15t fuel, 15t plug-in mix and 20t fuel and other power systems.
What are the features of the new car:
Starting from the exterior design, the new generation of T-ROC Tange adopts Volkswagen's latest family-style design language, with a multi-banner grille on the front face, with sharper headlight clusters and front surrounds, and the overall look is more youthful and sporty. In addition, the headlights of the new car have been changed to have a sharp bezel that makes it look a little more sleek. Underneath the headlights are sporty air deflectors with sickle-shaped black trim strips.
On the side of the body, the increased tilt angle of the C-pillar and the lengthened wheelbase indicate a significant increase in rear passenger space and trunk capacity. The waistline adopts a segmented design, which embellishes the layering of the side of the body; The wheel arches and side skirts are designed with raised black trim plates, which brings a certain crossover atmosphere, and the wheels have a five-spoke shape, giving people a relatively simple feeling.
The taillights have a new style with a prominent and three-dimensional silhouette, and its rear windshield continues to have a sharply forward-sloping design. The rear windshield has a very full silhouette underneath, and the rear has a hidden exhaust layout and a newly shaped lower bumper.
The interior is likely to feature the same design elements as the Golf, with the latest three-spoke multifunction steering wheel, LCD digital instrument cluster and a large floating LCD central display. The overall layout is no longer dull, more angular and the use of more black trim plates also makes the interior of the vehicle more trendy, and even a bit of new energy style in it. In terms of the in-vehicle system, it should be equipped with the Zebra system IQSmart car connection.
In terms of power, a variety of power options are offered, including 1A 5-liter four-cylinder petrol engine (available in 114 hp and 150 hp) is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. In addition, there is 1The 5T eHybrid plug-in hybrid version is optional, with a gasoline engine with a maximum power of 150 hp and a drivetrain mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, with an all-electric range of up to 100 km and a combined range of up to 1,000 km. 2.The 0T engine has a maximum power of 204 hp in the gasoline version, and the drivetrain is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The diesel version (which may not be introduced in China) is available in 114 hp and 150 hp, with the former mated to a six-speed manual gearbox and the latter mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
Direct comparison of competing products:
At present, to choose a compact SUV, more people will still give priority to joint venture models, after all, joint venture models are the first batch to be sold in the domestic market. In the compact SUV segment, Tange and Fenglander have always been strong and advantageous competitors.
First of all, in terms of size, foreign media believe that the body and wheelbase of the new car will be lengthened, which looks similar to the size of the domestic Tange, and the wheelbase of the domestic Tange is 77mm longer than the overseas version of the model, which may also mean that the wheelbase of the next generation of Tange may be longer.
Therefore, the wheelbase is further lengthened, and the interior space is expanded in an all-round way, coupled with the T-ROC Tange adopts the design style of "short overhang long axis", the purpose is to create a "net value space" that can really be used by drivers and passengers, that is, to ensure that the distance from the sole of the front driver's foot to the center of the rear passenger seat is maximized, so that the vehicle can provide users with a more comfortable driving experience under the premise of ensuring compact design and dynamic control.
In addition, the domestic T-ROC Tange is better than Nissan and Toyota's competitors because of the use of turbocharged engines, which ensures that it can get more points at the power level. This replacement model will bring three types of power (there is no news about the domestic model), which will give it more points in the competition. And the new addition 1The 5T eHybrid not only has an excellent all-electric range (up to 100km) but also an impressive 1,000km range combined, making it ideal for daily commuting.
Overall, the new generation of T-ROC Tange is indeed a compact SUV with comprehensive product power, its young and sporty appearance, high-tech interior, strong power and rich configuration will become the highlight of its competitiveness, and it will be the last new fuel car released by Volkswagen, which is worth looking forward to.