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On the other hand - "Lockable wheel bolts" being top of the safety list cracked me up! This is like MSIL mentioning about a car having wiper blades in their specification sheets. ![]() Last edited by Reinhard : 23rd March 2020 at 20:04. | |
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So the T-Rocs in India will almost definitely have a laden clearance of 160mm. Average, but I guess these cars will almost never see challenging terrain (barring bad potholes). | |
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| ![]() Had asked about the T-Roc in detail and while making up my mind for the Compass or Seltos I was surprised to find out they have no TD models available. The dealership which also owns a Skoda dealership from whom I had gotten the Octavia were very critical of T-Roc and again and again suggested another Octavia instead :P Another interesting tidbit was that the staff got to see the Tiagun and according to the SSA it is based on the to be launched Polo with an elongated wheelbase which I took with a pinch of salt. I mean its gonna be MQB-A1-IN so what does Polo have to do anything about it. |
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The person probably meant that the Taigun is based on the 6th-gen Polo and uses the same MQB platform but with a longer wheelbase which VW can achieve due to the modularity of the MQB series. | |
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Team-BHP Support ![]() ![]() | ![]() Saw this convertible T-ROC yesterday in front of our house. Did not like it much and I think this will not be an option in India. Posting a few pics - ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Pretty recent launch even in the UK: https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volksw...et-2020-review |
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| ![]() Take your time VW. Sure, no one is in a big hurry! |
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| ![]() What navigation maps are provided in T Roc? Tom Tom? |
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| ![]() In one of my earlier posts, I had raised the issue of Kangaroo effect ailing the cars with 1.5 EVO engines. Link (The Volkswagen T-Roc, now launched @ Rs 19.99 lakhs) Here are the updates from the Kangaroo thread from the VW TROC forum. One owner has reported that the Kangaroo effect got fixed after injectors were replaced. https://www.trocforums.co.uk/viewtop...rt=2400#p20659 Another owner has indicated that it could be an engine cylinder head issue and only cars manufactured withe certain batch of engines don't suffer from the issue. https://www.trocforums.co.uk/viewtop...rt=2380#p20468 This issue is really worrying. I hope the VW/Skoda has indeed finally figured out the issue and none of the Indian cars suffers from the same. Last edited by tristis2008 : 5th April 2020 at 20:04. Reason: grammatical! |
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| ![]() 241 HP Volkswagen T-Roc GTE Hybrid Variant Likely On Cards – Report gaadiwaadi.com VW is planning to add yet another new version of T-Roc, T-Roc GTE (with a PHEV system) apart from regular crossover, the performance-based T-Roc R, the two-door T-Roc Cabriolet. VW might consider locally assembling the T-Roc in the near future but whether the GTE will be considered or not, is yet unknown. The T-Roc GTE can be possible in near future as Volkswagen is keen on expanding its plug-in hybrid technology across its portfolio as a strategy of turning fully electric in the near future. As for the powertrain, Volkswagen could incorporate the latest plug-in hybrid technology found in the Golf in the Europe. It will likely be equipped with a 1.4 litre turbocharged TSI four-cylinder petrol engine connected to an electric motor and a battery pack capable of 13 kWh. It is good enough to produce a maximum power output of 241 hp and 400 Nm of peak torque. The plug-in hybrid drive train is mated to a six-speed DCT automatic transmission. It could be positioned between the T-Roc R and the diesel-powered variant. Last edited by gjnnbagal : 13th April 2020 at 20:26. |
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| ![]() According to a media report, Volkswagen could locally assemble the T-Roc using completely knocked down kits (CKD). However, this would depend on the demand for the model. ![]() Volkswagen launched the T-Roc earlier this year. The SUV is imported as a completely built unit (CBU) under the new rule, which allows carmakers to import 2,500 units per year without the need for homologation. In India, the T-Roc is offered with a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine that produces 148 BHP @ 5,000-6,000 rpm and 250 Nm @ 1,500-3,500 rpm. The engine is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. According to Volkswagen, the first shipment of the T-Roc has already been sold out. Link to Team-BHP News |
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| ![]() I find it hard to believe that they have managed to sell 2500 T-ROCs during this lockdown period. Thats the full years quota. Its priced well for a CBU but still doesn't offer the VFM of a CRETA or SELTOS. Its a better car in every aspect (i would say that about all VWs compared to the Japs and Koreans) but i doubt it seriously that it had that many takers. Size matters and the TROC is smaller than the competition. |
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Agree but remember, manufacturers need to report sales to dealerships and not end customers. 120 or more days credit and units would have been lapped by the dealerships. Credit is cheap for these companies if I am not mistaken. No one stops VW HQ to invoice VW India on 180 or more days credit. So technically they are not borrowing any money, simply enjoying a better credit from HQ. |
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Feel free to correct me if I am wrong. | |
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