New 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc: pricing and specification revealed

At the rear, there are lightly revised tail-lights with new LED graphics as well as an altered rear bumper. The facelifted T-Roc also comes with redesigned alloy wheels, ranging from 16in to 19in in diameter. Standard models are offered in both Life and Style lines, with a choice of two-tone paint and either an aluminium look or black detailing. 

The performance-based R flagship receives its own individual styling cues, which also form the basis of an R-Line package available on standard facelifted T-Rocs. Included is a uniquely styled front bumper with black highlights, vertically stacked daytime-running lights mirroring the look of the latest Volkswagen Golf R and a larger air duct than that seen on standard versions of the new model.

Other traditional R styling details for the range-topping T-Roc include standard 18in Jerez alloy wheels, aluminium-look exterior mirror housings, a larger spoiler integrated into the top of the tailgate, darkened tail-light lenses with new look LED graphics and a more heavily structured rear bumper with black detailing and integrated diffuser as well as quad tailpipes (optionally available as Aprakovic titanium units, as on the Golf R).

It is inside, though, where Volkswagen has focused much of its attention with the facelifted T-Roc. Central to its revised interior is a new soft-touch slush-moulded dashboard. Replacing the hard plastic unit currently used by the Volkswagen crossover, it houses a new 8.0in digital instrument display and new free-standing 6.5in (optionally 8.0in and 9.2in) touchscreen infotainment display. The infotainment system supports real-time traffic sign recognition, conversation voice control, Bluetooth smartphone integration, optional Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functions and an embedded SIM card that allows access to streaming services through Volkswagen’s WeConnect suite.

There is also a new multifunction steering wheel from the Golf, reworked fabric door trims and revised switchgear, including digital controls for the air conditioning on the centre console.

Reflecting its positioning, the flagship R model adds further sporting accents inside. There’s a thicker-rimmed flat-bottomed R steering wheel with an integral R mode button, R-specific instruments, stainless steel pedal caps and footrest, more heavily contoured R seats and a standard 9.2in infotainment display with a series of R-specific driving monitor functions, among other individual touches.

As part of its mid-life reworking, the T-Roc gains a longer list of driver assistant systems as standard. These include more advanced front assist and lane assist systems from the existing pre-facelifted model, together with IQ Drive Travel Assist and a predictive cruise control system (Predictive ACC). In line with developments brought to the latest Golf, the range of functions offered by side assist has been extended, as has that of park assist, which is now also capable of parking forwards in perpendicular parking bays and moving out of parallel parking spaces.

The engine line-up for standard versions of the facelifted T-Roc mirrors that of today’s model, with three turbocharged TSI petrol units and two turbocharged TDI diesels, together with either a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.