Volkswagen revealed T-ROC SUV concept, to debut at Geneva Show

Volkswagen premiered the Taigun compact SUV concept at the recently held 2014 Indian Auto Expo. Now, the German carmaker is ready with another vehicle that presents a glimpse at future Volkswagen SUVs: the T-ROC.

The concept car to be showcased at the Geneva Motor Show follows a new design and interior line. The two-door concept car provides the perfect blend of all-wheel drive SUV capabilities and the light summery air of a convertible. Interestingly, the middle section of the roof consists of two halves, which can be removed with just a few hand movements and stowed in the boot.

The T-ROC is powered by a 2.0-litre TDI engine that churns out a maximum power output of 184PS. It is equipped with three different operating modes:"Street", "Offroad" and "Snow". Each parameter modifies the parameters of the 4MOTION all-wheel drive system, engine, 7-speed DSG, ABS and hill start and hill descent assist systems. The modes are activated by an intuitively operated turn wheel on the DSG gear shift grip; the mode that is active is shown in a pop-up window in the fully digital instrument set.

The T-ROC measures 4,179mm in length, 1,831mm in width and 1,501mm in height. Based on the modular transverse matrix (MQB) platform, the SUV weights just 1,420 kg. The wheelbase is 2,595mm. Front and rear, the SUV is equipped with multi-part 19-inch alloy wheels; 245/45 tyres maintain contact to the ground both on the road and off-road.

The front facade of the SUV features the 3D radiator grille designed with large, honeycomb-shaped openings. Moving upwards, it is surrounded by a high-gloss black trim strip with a knife-sharp look. The sides gets the dual LED headlights, while the bottom is framed by a cross member in aluminium look. This cross member features LED daytime running lights and LED indicators. The lower section of the front end looks like mirror image of its radiator grille with its contours appears in the lower air inlet. The side of the bumper facing the street is bordered by a rugged underbody protection element.

The side profile of the SUV give a clean and powerful appearance. At the top, the silhouette is defined by the contour of the high-gloss black roof which forms a dark line in the vehicle's silhouette and together with the front windscreen, large roof spoiler and rear windscreen gives the T-ROC a coupé-like contour. Beneath the roof line, an aluminium strip that runs out into the termination of the C pillars make the car appear lower to the ground. Once the roof divides into two halves, all four side windows are lowered, the T-ROC becomes a convertible, especially for those sitting in front. Design of the rear body. The C-pillar elements of the boot lid and the roof spoiler are designed in high-gloss black. Like the daytime running light bars at the front end, the rear lights also have visually hovering aluminium elements. The elements of the rear lights adjoining the boot lid are also completely made of aluminium.

Inside, the T-ROC gets futuristic design elements as the touchscreen in the centre console is conceptualised as a tablet and the HD camera integrated in the area of the rear-view mirror. The four leather-upholstered seats, meanwhile, exhibit a colour transition from blue to anthracite. It sports a 12.3-inch colour display, which is used as a combined instrument. The controls, status indicators and climate control functions in the T-ROC are all entirely in digital form.