The VW T-Roc R, the high-performance SUV twin of the VW Golf R, has been spotted with minimal camouflage, revealing its Lapiz Blue exterior, black alloy wheels, and quad Akrapovic exhausts. The 2.0-liter TSI engine is expected to be paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system and AWD, making it a powerful and efficient SUV. Despite its expected debut later this year, the T-Roc R will remain unavailable in the US market. The T-Roc R shares the MQB Evo architecture with the Golf MK8.5, but buyers may get additional features. Under the hood, the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is expected to be joined by a 48V mild-hybrid system, which may increase the output over the 333 hp of the Golf R. Power will be transmitted to all four wheels via a seven-speed DSG and the 4Motion AWD system, which includes torque vectoring and a drift mode. The T-Roc R will likely come standard with the DCC (Adaptive Chassis Control), but the settings may differ from the mechanically-related hatchback. While the T-Roc R is a desirable SUV, it will remain a forbidden fruit for the US market, leaving enthusiasts in North America waiting for its arrival.
