Worth mentioning that this $60k little SUV is a whole second faster than the Macan… 😂😅
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Quite true. Closer to the Macan S than the Macan T in terms of 0-100km/h, as tested.
@yslee1401
Жыл бұрын
Porsche is under VW
@AKA001
Жыл бұрын
@@yslee1401 no s$&* sherlock…
@uberboiz
Жыл бұрын
@Jock M He simply mentioned the fact that it's faster than Macan, without necessarily concluding that it's better on that basis. There's no need to be triggered.
@AKA001
Жыл бұрын
@@uberboiz true that...
@erasmus9627
Жыл бұрын
I have a new T Roc Style version and love it. Now thinking of upgrading to an R Grid edition. These T Rocs are such great cars - the perfect Goldilocks size - not too big, not too small - and very well engineered. Thanks Tom for another excellent review.
@quoostonator
Жыл бұрын
I have the full R and I honestly don’t like the car. Yes, the drive and performance are excellent, but there are too many usability issues that really ruin a good thing. The haptic nonsense is really a day-to-day pain, I constantly press 2 or even 3 things when all I wanted was 1. The steering wheel haptics are even worse, just holding the thing normally turns the heater on. I actually really struggled to get comfortable in it, something about the seats just isn’t right. I get a “driver assistance unavailable” ping al the time, 3-7 times on a 15 minute school run. It’s a loud ping and quite disconcerting when you’re in traffic. The sound system (I didn’t get the Bose upgrade) is well below what id expect for the cost of the car. The boot is actually small, I struggle to get my golf clubs and buggy in there. And finally, for the price, the finishes are simply not good enough. All in all, I have to say that I regret buying this car. Especially considering the 67K drive away price… Perhaps the Grid is the sweet spot in terms of price and expectations. But the full R is not worth it in my opinion.
@falchoon
Жыл бұрын
Caveat Emptor. First thing I do when buying a car is assess will the golf clubs and buggy fit. IS350 is a 'comfortable' fit but a fit nonetheless.
@craigtheaker5044
Жыл бұрын
Different strokes, I have just bought the full spec R model and absolutely love it. But then again I don’t play golf and love driving outside of city confines.
@joet-gp3dm
Жыл бұрын
I’m pretty sure the T-rocs we get are built in Portugal. Can you confirm?
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Yep that is true
@zaamuro8408
Жыл бұрын
Sadly they still can't fix the water pump issue for the ea888 after all this time...
@wedgett1
Жыл бұрын
Just hope it gives out in the warranty period!
@zaamuro8408
Жыл бұрын
@@wedgett1 i know someone with a mk7 R who is having to deal with it now, lots of waiting as apparently VW Australia doesn't have a pile of these waiting on shelves even though its a known issue....
@yslee1401
Жыл бұрын
Just check out Car Ninja, the German Car specialist from Kansas. One will probably never buy a German Vehicle, new or used thereafter
@alans1313
Жыл бұрын
fantastic roads around that area,,used to ride my motorbike around there often,,,that is a beast of a car,,and fuel economy was surprising,,running costs are a bit up there,,,great review,,cheers
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Great roads indeed.
@c.s2001
Жыл бұрын
Personally I would wait until the computer chip shortage is no longer a problem. You need all the safety features you can get.
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
The safety features missing here are blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert (they are combined)
@unpluggedkiwi1063
Жыл бұрын
I am 66 years old and have driven all my life without those 'safety features', without any issues at all.
@outlandyishrig2557
8 ай бұрын
I am 58 and could not agree more@@unpluggedkiwi1063
@ElusiveTy
8 ай бұрын
@@unpluggedkiwi1063 With respect, someone can say that until one of those 'safety features' saves their life. Plenty of accidents have been avoided with those 'safety features', one just doesn't hear about them because only accidents are reported. Perhaps in other words, there were people that were against seatbelts and airbags when those came in because they had driven all their life without those 'safety features' too.
@greyzetsu3050
Жыл бұрын
Oh man. I'm so tempted, this looks like it would make an excellent replacement for my 370Z. I hate leather seats, get more space, 4 seats and don't have to give up the speed. $58k seems acceptable. Hmm. Decisions, decisions, decisions.
@w00t777
Жыл бұрын
cringing at the amount of piano black in the interior! 😂
@andyh5666
Жыл бұрын
Nice review and a great road. I've done Lake Mountain a couple of times in my Mk8 Fiesta ST and it's a hoot 😅
@sch-corp
Жыл бұрын
These are even better value now given that Cupra have increased the price of the Ateca VZx by a couple of grand. Shame about the VW dealers still trying to price gouge on their existing stock, though. That boat can't dock soon enough...
@PlaAwa
Жыл бұрын
shame about dieselgate and that vw still assembles cars in china coz it's quite good looking. don't get me wrong my first few cars were veedubs so this comment hurts me more than it hurts anyone else. they're just a no go for me sadly and i'm surprised at how ignorant people choose to be.
@nanciag
Жыл бұрын
I was a victim of dieselgate with my 2012 golf. The last service I had due to being picked up for blowing smoke was $3k. VW offered me 3k for a tradein on a 3 year old Golf with under 40000 kms. I got 3k back from the class action for a total lemon. Bastards.
@PlaAwa
Жыл бұрын
ouch
@frank21cn1
Жыл бұрын
Volkswagen Australia always struggles to put up a good spec model that doesn’t eat in Audi sales. At lease this time it works in favour of the consumers.
@yslee1401
Жыл бұрын
VW? No way Jose. They will be endless money pits
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
On what time scale? Very few things in life can be boiled down to such certainties.
@w0nder3r
Жыл бұрын
super distracted by the bad stitching on the dash
@chrisscheuffele
Жыл бұрын
Hi Tom, thanks for the review. I have one of those 1000 "Full Fat" T-Roc R's on the boat, on order. Should be a great car. : - )
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Enjoy the heated seats!
@chrisscheuffele
Жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars Yes, couldn't go without all the options. Can't wait.
@jeffcoulter7181
25 күн бұрын
Who what’s drift mode, at $500 a tire ?
@halfgeek1394
Жыл бұрын
Now this is a car that the USA needs… but no, we get the Taos and they claim it’s “sporty enough”. For the same price I’d grab this immediately.
@antop4597
4 ай бұрын
whats the difference between the grid edition and the standard R edition? it looks exactly the same to me (i don't think we get grid edition in the uk)
@robthomson1581
Жыл бұрын
Really great cars! Got a 140kW model 4wd for my wife and she loves it. Would love to get a power upgrade so I can have some fun on the weekends....once she gets rid of those pesky green P plates!
@jf3180
Жыл бұрын
Anyone know if blind spot/cross-traffic system is something VW can install at a later date, or if you accept the chip shortage youre forever stuck without the functionality even once supply is recovered?
@79boricuarage
Жыл бұрын
it aint no bargain lol
@michaelgoh5830
Жыл бұрын
Just like your mum Tom. My mom once said to me, many many decades ago: (you are only 5’6” tall, so be wise and don’t get into a fight with anyone much taller than 5’6”.) 😂😂😂 Great review as always, especially with Lake Mountain as the backdrops.👍
@PMQ-lv6zx
Жыл бұрын
Top review ✅ Getting one. T Cross is a Fun Buggy as well. Switching from a WRX.
@atanerdem
Жыл бұрын
Not for tall families...interior space is terrible
@theoverlord1925
Жыл бұрын
$61,000 is a LOT of money . The fuel consumption is not good enough in my opinion and 98 Octane fuel will end up costing way more over the years . Plus manual boot at this price point is skimping and no blind spot monitoring ? . I’m not parting with 61 k of my very hard earned for this , nope, thanks . Good review though , informative and to the point .
@appa4680
Жыл бұрын
98 is always recommended with these German cars for ‘optimal performance’ but not compulsory, 95 octane acceptable, don’t know why car reviewers imply this..
@IsaacLoven
Жыл бұрын
Please make the stats on the screen like 0 to 100kmph time at the bottom of the screen and keep it on for longer so we have time to read and process it. I was constantly rewinding to read it and it blocks the view. 400 NM is the same as a Non turbo 4 litre BA falcon. That is serious power with less weight.
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Yes, and this car is so much quicker than the NA Falcon
@peternic1
Жыл бұрын
Another top review Tom. I especially like the smoke machine effects coming in at about 12:30.😁
@shawntrzecinski6330
Жыл бұрын
No leather seats. No seat warming. No rear cross traffic. No blind spot monitoring. No electric seat adjustment. No HUD. No thanks.
@MiniManAu
Жыл бұрын
find me a sub 5 second suv for this price then new?
@craigandrews7544
5 ай бұрын
😂 imagine being without.
@TheCaesarChris
Жыл бұрын
When’s the Honda civic type r review coming? Edit: someone already asked embargo date is 10th of April for local reviewers
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Embargo 10 April, yes
@alexrobinson2100
Жыл бұрын
How’s it look and feel? When driving at night?
@Paul-qq7mh
Жыл бұрын
I test drove one today and it was great
@DaveDVideoMaker
Жыл бұрын
Unlike the Hyundai Kona N, the T-Roc R is available in Romania. Oh wait, while the Kona N and T-Roc R are similar size, they are relatively different cars, considering that the T-Roc R is more expensive than the Kona N, considering that AWD adds cost to the car, and the T-Roc R is faster.
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
They're definitely close competitors. One does have AWD and one doesn't, but the idea is the same: pumped up hot hatch
@paulhumphreys8500
Жыл бұрын
Seat are a lot better in the grid edition…
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
I liked them. Wouldn't mind heating. But it was 6 degrees, which is quite cold.
@mosca3289
Жыл бұрын
I’d have one.
@scotttaylor3064
Жыл бұрын
Interested to understand how much boot / carrying capacity there is relative to a Gti or Tiguan Monochrome please.
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
At 392L, it's slightly better than a Golf GTI (381L) but well short of a Tiguan (615L)
@mharro88
Жыл бұрын
Which is more dynamic , i30n sedan or this?
@JBOsurf
Жыл бұрын
Tom, when are you reviewing the Type R?
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Hasn't yet launched in Australia, but that is happening around the end of this month - the embargo for local reviews is 10 April.
@JBOsurf
Жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars thanks I was after the embargo date
@fantommm
Жыл бұрын
Wait only the R has the "older" version of VW interior or all the TRoc models?
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
All T-Roc models
@hsv215i
Жыл бұрын
If I had to have a SUV this would be it!
@djizzah
Жыл бұрын
pretty good
@electrikoptik
Жыл бұрын
Carexpert tested this. They found the Ford Ranger to be better.
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
If that’s a joke it’s quite a funny one
@gregj3515
Жыл бұрын
I guess with the quad tailpipes only two are in use akin to older vw's...
@andrewrobinson2485
Жыл бұрын
To my knowledge, the only R with 2 fake pipes was the Golf 7 R wagon. Others are valved except the 7.5 R wagon where the 4 pipes are not valved, possibly the best sounding of all. Wagons have 2 mufflers not one.
@iamragewhale
Жыл бұрын
How would you compare the dynamics of this to a formentor? V and also the VZx?
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
More solid-feeling, refined and grippy; the Formentor feels lighter and even more chuckable. Both good.
@gregp.7148
Жыл бұрын
Get a few years old Audi TTS instead. Way more unique and will cost less. Still AWD and hatch.
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Interesting alternative, though obviously considerably less practical and it’d be out of warranty.
@gregp.7148
Жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars, an extended warranty could solve that concern (buy it before the original 4-year warranty runs out). Definitely way less cargo space, but the fun and uniqueness factor goes up a few notches.
@EastWood2004
Жыл бұрын
You are suggesting a 2 door coupe for a small suv. Were you drunken?
@spiro5327
Жыл бұрын
Have driven a Cupra Leon VZx How does acceleration compare with the Troc R ??
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
It's noticeably quicker than the Leon VZx thanks to the additional traction from AWD. T-Roc R 4.87sec, Leon VZx 5.65sec
@Gigithinker2
3 ай бұрын
Huh......Spanish engineering 😅
@96libertytt
Жыл бұрын
It would be good if all the car reviewers (from different organizations) were pitted against each other to see who is the best driver. Perhaps its already known who is quickest as I am sure they all know each other :-)
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
I don't aim to be the quickest. Just there to be smooth, enjoy the drive and clearly explain the difference between cars for you guys.
@96libertytt
Жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars I get that...and I wasnt having a dig. I do think you all know each other though and I assume you all get along and I think it would be great to see you all putting in laps. Its a small community of reviewers. Watching you and Richard Berry's reviews back to back gave me the idea. I often ,when embargo's are up , get 5 or 6 reviews of the one car appear at the same time :-)
@RD-ni7qe
Жыл бұрын
Any idea if VW dealers have a light-duty tow hitch avaliable? Just for carrying a couple bikes..?
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Good question. This vehicle is rated to tow (1700kg).
@revdavidclarke
Жыл бұрын
None at the dealers, but aftermarket options are available.
@yusuftoefy664
Жыл бұрын
5:43 👀 what happen?
@cartmann227
Жыл бұрын
Top Top!
@DesignVisStudios
Жыл бұрын
ooo an suv! how exciting! or the other one
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, it is a pretty exciting one
@jimbrown5552
Жыл бұрын
Watching from Ireland
@tonycoz2309
Жыл бұрын
Very desirable.
@EzzaLeo
Жыл бұрын
I ask never having driven these, is it worth spending extra on a Cupra Formentor VZx or, say, a 2020 BMW M235I, or just go with the T-Roc? I realise the M235i GC is not a natural competitor but I am genuinely in the market for a fast, compact four door with AWD.
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
The 2 Series Gran Coupé is a bit of an average drive. Unexpectedly strong torque steer. Formentor worth a close look but the VZx makes the most sense at $67K DA or thereabouts. T-Roc R clearly also a good thing.
@marnuscoreyempanadaslooseb6760
Жыл бұрын
I’d go with the Formentor. The Formentor is essentially a cheaper Macan without the RWD and Porsche logo. In other words, it is purpose built. The T-Roc R is still based off of a volume-seller SUV. Forget about the M235i. Of course, it is up to you. The T-Roc R is compelling value, while the Formentor is a purpose built SUV with greater prestige.
@EzzaLeo
Жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars Thank you
@EzzaLeo
Жыл бұрын
@@marnuscoreyempanadaslooseb6760 Thank you
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Hold on Marnus - it’s important to get that advice right, because what you’ve said is not correct. The Formentor is not related to the Macan. It is on the Golf (low-riding) subvariant of the MQB Evo platform, whereas the T-Roc/Tiguan/Q3 are on the slightly higher-riding subvariant of MQB. The Macan is on an entirely different platform, MLB, with totally different hard points, engine orientation, suspension, steering etc. The Formentor is much, much more similar to a T-Roc or Golf than it is to a Macan. They’re all good cars, but the Cupra isn’t in the Porsche’s mechanical league.
@themarvel2004
Жыл бұрын
How does this stack up vs the Cupra Forementor VZx?
@leeandjancruise
Жыл бұрын
I test drove both the T Roc R and the Cupra Formentor VZ2 310 bhp, you get a lot more with the Formentor and it looks fabulous as it now sits on my drive.
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
10% cheaper, a little slower (4.87 vs 4.72), very different tuning and feel. T-Roc feels more solid and grippy vs Formentor which feels a bit lighter and make playful, if not quite as vault-like
@bijoyzlair
Жыл бұрын
Could the difference in grip be linked to tyres? The turanzas on the Cupra are more for touring than high performance driving
@rustyjackhammer
Жыл бұрын
We ever going to see a proper Outback XT review?
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Big Outback XT vs Outback NA comparo coming shortly!
@rustyjackhammer
Жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars glorious!
@leeandjancruise
Жыл бұрын
I test drove both the T Roc R and the Cupra Formentor VZ2 310 bhp, you get a lot more with the Formentor and it looks fabulous as it now sits on my drive.
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Quite different cars in execution, and the VZx is $7k more than the T-Roc R Grid. For this money you’re getting an FWD Formentor VZ here in Australia.
@mharro88
Жыл бұрын
Troc is better to drive
@leeandjancruise
Жыл бұрын
@@mharro88 Odd as I found the opposite, the T Roc also looks bland compared to the Formentor.
@leeandjancruise
Жыл бұрын
@Richard True, all coming from the infotainment system, the niggles just take the edge off what is a great car.
@henrikkoukku2896
Жыл бұрын
This or Hyundai Kona N?. 🤔
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
I prefer this - the Kona N is a bit too stiff for my tastes, but may will like that about it
@henrikkoukku2896
Жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars -Ok.
@shreemouna1469
Жыл бұрын
Sir How Much Rupees Do You Charge to Export Volkswagen T Roc R Line Car to India?
@benderdiver
Жыл бұрын
horrid hard ride anarchy gearbox that dident know what to do,we tryd one,verry verry nasty,the jag was superb[its got the bmw box]verry smooth,and you can change manualy up and down,the crap dsg does what it wants,the lexus is nice to if you dont rev to hard,thank go vw has sacked it chief designer,you know the guy who ruined the golf,and as for id i see one for every 100 tester mg Hyundai polestar,ect why the hell did they get seven year old children to design that interim ,NO CLASS AT ALL,CHEAP
@MiniManAu
Жыл бұрын
did your spacebar break?
@Ageratos01
Жыл бұрын
I think you nailed it with the second car comment. Have the family car the boss drives and have this as the second.
@fauzannizar897
Жыл бұрын
boss?
@brentonw84
Жыл бұрын
Honestly mate, I made a comment a few moons ago when you started out that your videos were a bit long and too detailed. Have noticed over the months/years that you’ve tightened things up. Still highly informative but in that 12-18 min time frame. Bravo! Really enjoying the videos. Glad things are on the up for your channel 👍👍
@Miop-je5of
Жыл бұрын
Worth mentioning that this little SUV IS OVER $73000 with sunroof ($71000 without). 😮😂😂😂😂
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
No, that's not true on the Grid Edition, which is about $59K without sunroof, or $61K with sunroof.
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