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Pre-Orders for second-gen Volkswagen T-Roc open

Volkswagen South Africa has officially opened pre-orders for the second-generation T-Roc, offering local buyers the chance to secure the updated crossover ahead of its local showroom arrival in early September 2026.

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Positioned between the Taigo and Tiguan, the T-Roc completes VW’s local T-SUV lineup alongside the T-Cross, Tayron, and Touareg.

Exterior styling

The latest T-Roc has grown with elongated proportions, a wider stance, and sharper body lines.

  • Features a silver "hockey stick" trim strip stretching along the roofline from the A-pillar to the D-pillar, paired with broader rear shoulders.

  • Standard models feature LED headlights and LED taillights. Higher-tier derivatives gain VW’s IQ.Light LED Matrix system with Dynamic Light Assist, alongside full-width illuminated front and rear light bars.

Upgraded cabin

Inside, the cabin is said to receive a substantial upgrade in quality, with soft-touch materials and a reworked, driver-focused dash.

  • Tech & connectivity: A 10.3-inch infotainment system comes standard across the range, paired with a Digital Cockpit instrument cluster, wireless App-Connect, and a leather multifunction steering wheel with paddle shifters.

  • Practicality: Cabin space remains driver- and family-friendly, seating five and delivering 475 litres of boot capacity.

Powertrain & safety

Under the bonnet, the local T-Roc range relies on a proven turbocharged petrol drivetrain:

  • Engine: 1.4-litre TSI 4-cylinder

  • Power Output: 110 kW and 250 Nm (torque available from 1 500 to 3 500 r/min)

  • Transmission: 8-speed automatic

Standard safety gear includes Park Assist and a rear-view camera. Buyers can opt for the IQ.Drive safety suite, which adds:

  • Front Assist (with Pedestrian and Cyclist Monitoring)

  • Side Assist and Rear Traffic Alert with Exit Warning

  • Lane Keeping System featuring Traffic Jam Assist

  • Emergency Assist

Official pricing and full range specifications will be detailed closer to the September launch.

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Written by Sean Nurse

With a lifelong passion for cars, bikes, and motorsport, Sean knew that attaining a degree in journalism would allow him to pursue his passion, which was to be a motoring journalist. After graduating in 2012, Sean was awarded a bursary from the SAGMJ which allowed him to work for a variety of motoring publications. This was a dream come true for Sean, and after a year of gaining vital industry experience, he was hired as a motoring journalist at a local newspaper and worked his way up to editor. In 2020, Sean joined the AutoTrader team and counts himself lucky to wake up and genuinely love what he does for a living.Read more

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