The restyled Volkswagen T-Roc I (Phase 2), unveiled in late 2021 and launched in early 2022, addresses the main flaw of the first phase: the perceived quality of its interior. Gone are the ubiquitous hard plastics; the dashboard now features soft-touch materials and a modernized design integrating the MIB3 infotainment system. Based on the proven MQB A1 platform, it positions itself at the boundary between urban (B-SUV) and compact (C-SUV) SUVs. Notably for this period, the T-Roc foregoes hybridization (neither MHEV nor PHEV), relying exclusively on optimized thermal powertrains (TSI and TDI) (EVO generation). It remains available in Cabriolet and sporty R versions.
The restyled Volkswagen T-Roc (2021-2025) is a mature vehicle. By correcting the finish shortcomings of the first phase, it better justifies its premium pricing. In terms of reliability, the thermal powertrains (EA211 evo and EA288 evo) are proven and robust. The main pitfalls concern the onboard electronics (MIB3 bugs and capacitive steering wheel) and the chronic fragility of the dry-clutch DSG7 gearbox (DQ200) in urban use. Buying advice: The 1.5 TSI 150 hp with 6-speed manual gearbox represents the safest and most versatile choice. If you insist on an automatic, prioritize a model under warranty or opt for the 2.0 TSI/TDI equipped with the robust wet-clutch DSG7 gearbox (DQ381).