New T-Roc on the road with more tech and mature feel

We ride in the next VW T-Roc, giving us a taste of what lies ahead

- Robin Hornig

VOLKSWAGEN is putting the final touches on the next-generation T-Roc, and we've had an exclusive ride in the car with the firm's Head of Development, Kai Grünitz.

The looks might be evolutionary, but it doesn't take long to realise this hugely popular model is much more refined than its predecessor.

One big weakness of the outgoing T-Roc was the feel of its interior, as Grünitz candidly admits. Now, the dashboard and doors feature soft-touch foam backing, and a new design of door handle allows for a clean, smooth surface. Grünitz acknowledges some makers' move to electronic releases, and defends VW's choice: “In the event of a crash, it’s vital to have the mechanical release in the same place.”