Volkswagen is Already Testing a Hotter Version of Its Compact Crossover
Volkswagen has been testing a hot version of its T-Roc crossover – but it won’t be heading to North America.
The Volkswagen T-Roc made its public debut at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, and for now, the stylish compact crossover isn’t bound for North America. But that won’t stop us from keeping a close eye on what Volkswagen is working on, just in case the German automaker changes its mind.
The standard T-Roc hasn’t even arrived dealerships in Europe yet, and already Volkswagen is testing a hotter R variant. Spy photographers caught this prototype close to Volkswagen’s test facility at the Nurburgring.
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Since the Volkswagen T-Roc is based on the Golf, it’s little surprise there’s a T-Roc R in the works. Expect the hotter crossover to have the same 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine under the hood with around 310 horsepower.
For now, there aren’t very many changes to the exterior of the vehicle to differentiate it from a standard model, but we do see a quad exhaust setup in the rear. Expect to see more aggressive styling once the production model rolls around.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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