Volkswagen T-Roc review

It’s too early in this new T-Roc’s model cycle to get a solid idea of specific reliability, but the Volkswagen brand needs to do more according to the results of the 2026 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey, because the brand came in a rather disappointing 26th place out of 30 manufacturers. Owners weren’t happy with their cars’ running costs or the infotainment system’s user-friendliness.

As ever, Volkswagen’s warranty coverage is only basic, with three years of cover for all its cars and a 60,000-mile distance cap, although you can extend the warranty at extra cost up to 100,000 miles. There’s a stingy 12 months of roadside assistance included, too.

Best buy: Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 eTSI 150 Match 

Prices for the new Volkswagen T-Roc start from just over £31,500, rising to a little over £32,000 for Match. The more premium Style trim commands a significant premium, costing over £36,000, and, due to R-Line only being available with the more potent 148bhp petrol engine, it costs an eye-watering £39,000.

The 1.5-litre MHEV petrol engine with 148bhp is our pick because it offers a brilliant combination of easy performance and efficiency. For the sort of car the T-Roc is, which is to say an effortless daily driver with some level of practicality, this makes a perfect pairing. The high levels of standard equipment provided by Match trim mean you don’t need to splash out on the top-spec car to get the right toys, and with our preferred engine, it comes in at a little over £34,000.

There are offers available on the new T-Roc via the Auto Express Buy a Car service, with savings of up to £3,000 off list prices, and monthly leases starting from around £220 a month. 

Volkswagen T-Roc alternatives

The T-Roc has a laundry list of rivals, including the best-selling Nissan Qashqai, Hyundai Kona and Toyota CH-R, which can be smaller but also less expensive than the stylish VW. While the previous T-Roc never quite felt worth its price tag, the new one is a different story. It’s not as big as similarly priced competitors, and it won’t be able to match the equipment levels of its Chinese, Korean or Japanese rivals, but the T-Roc is among the best in class to drive, and is nicely efficient to boot. 

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