Volkswagen T-Roc Enters Second Generation with Hybrid Powertrains, Enhanced โTech
bratislava,โข slovakia – โVolkswagen hasโข unveiled the โคnextโ generation T-Roc, marking a notable shift with the elimination of diesel engines and the introduction โขof both mild-hybrid and full hybrid powertrain options.the revamped model boasts a more refined design and upgraded assistanceโ and lighting systems, signaling Volkswagen’sโ commitment to electrification and advanced vehicle technology.
The second-generation T-Roc โฃarrives as Volkswagen navigates increasingly stringent โคemissions regulations and evolving consumer preferences. This launch impacts potential buyers โseeking a compact SUV with modern fuel efficiency and technology, and sets the stage forโ further hybrid adoption across theโ Volkswagen โGroup.The newโฃ T-Roc is expected to arrive in showrooms with a phased rollout โof engine options, beginning with mild-hybrids and culminating in full hybrid โvariants by the second half of 2026.
Stylistically, theโฃ new โฃT-Roc features a more streamlinedโค and elegant aesthetic, with a designโค split approximately 60:40 between sporty and sophisticatedโ elements. โ Inside, the vehicle will beโฃ equipped with โanโ improved Travel โAssist package, including Park Assistโค Pro for enhanced driver convenience. Lighting options will range from standard diode LED lights to LED Plus versions, with the top-tier IQ.Lightโ LED Matrix โsystem โฃoffering theโ most advancedโข illumination.
Powering the new T-Roc will โคbe exclusively petrol hybrid options. Initially, a 1.5-liter ETSI four-cylinder engine will be available in two โmild-hybrid configurations: 85 โคkW (115 hp) and 110 kW โค(150 hp). โA โคmore powerful โฃ2.0-liter ETSI โfour-cylinder, producing โฃ150 kW (204 โhp), will alsoโฃ utilize mild-hybrid โtechnology and come exclusively withโฃ a 4Motion all-wheel drive system. All mild-hybridโข systems โคemploy โa 48-volt circuit,delivering an additional 14 โฃkW (19 hp) andโข 56โ Nm of torque.
A key โdevelopment arrives in the second half of 2026 with the โขintroduction of classicโ hybrid versions -โข a frist for both the T-Roc and the entire Volkswagen Group. โThese will be โฃoffered in two performance levels: โข100 kW (136 hp) and 125 kW (170 hp), both โbased on a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine. All engine optionsโค will be paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch DSGโ automatic transmission.