Prefer and love our 2014 Beetle cabrio. Far better looking car in my opinion. As with the windbreak, it's a must for open top driving. We tend to leave ours up even when the roof is closed (that's if there's only two of you in the car) because it's a pain in the backside to fit and remove let alone store in its cassette holder. Sorry this car is not a replacement for the Beetle🤘
SUVs are a phenomenon like it or not, the T Roc has already replaced the Golf in Europe from what I can see, they outnumber Golf 8 4:1 so 7% of sales is quite a few cabrios.
It's not a car I'd ever buy, personally - but I can sort of understand it. I dislike SUVs in the main but I can see that this probably would be more practical (storage, etc) than a modern Golf cabrio would be. My main gripea would be with the general direction of VW cabin architecture (not specific to this particular model). The touch screen temp controls & haptic steering wheel buttons don't appeal at all - probably done as a cost saving exercise (but I guess you'd get used to it). The cabin is actually better than the Golf, imho - although particularly mean to offer only a Beats soundpack in a car priced & sized like a Golf. It's not that bad in a smaller car (worked fine in my Wife's old Up! Beats TSi), but not for a car that size. Wonder where the subwoofer is?
Maybe the business case for this was trying to capture Beetle and Scirocco customers in one vehicle? So while it seems expensive to make this on its own, perhaps in a boardroom somewhere this consolidated two models. I'd prefer it that those vehicles existed instead, but hey, at least this is interesting in its own way and an outlier.
I am sure they decided to mop up a few niches with this car, not least Golf Cabrio but death of Beetle was a consideration. When T Roc was launched some suggested it was a replacement for SciROCco it seemed mad but look at Ford with Mustang and Puma now SUVs and TT going the same way too, weird times
@@volkswizard agreed, very very strange times. Several 'interesting' or purist models swept up by crossovers/SUVs of some sort across the industry. Also, ah yes, I forgot the Golf cab too
Love it. It is something that I plan to purchase in a couple of years. I have had a lot of convertibles over the years and an SUV 1.5 T-Roc Cabrio R Line Evo seems like a good plan. Great review.
Well done Andrew a great review and I enjoyed hearing an in depth review on the t roc convertible like many I was sad to see the end of the golf convertible after so long and then the beetle. I do like the t roc convertible and i was sceptical on announcement but I could see the point when I sat in one and you sat high and found it to be comfortable and with the new facelift interior would probably be much better it’s the main criticism of my own pre facelift t roc! I like the teal blue and would have it myself! It reminds me of Botticelli blue I had on a Citroen! It think it looks very sporty and I would love one maybe one day keep up the good work look forward to the next video! Daniel
I had a “dry” 7-speed DSG in a Mk5 Golf. I was never particularly comfortable with it in crawling uphill traffic when the clutch had to “slip”. I had visions of over-heating although never actually had a problem in that regard. I much prefer the “wet” DSG in my current car, which is smoother too. As regards manual override, yes, I use that. On a winding country road, it is just perfect to hold the gear in what you want. Funnily enough… just like you do with a manual ‘box!🙂
Ooh that's a positive verdict then JM, thanks! I think it's look a bit Marmite overall though but people have an opinon and whatever that is it's a good thing 👍
Nice review of an excellent car. But it’s odd that you criticise the ‘old’ design of the T Roc car key because it is so much better than the new shiny haptic version. It’s more tactile, more durable and feels much better in the hand. New is not always Better.
Fair play Andrew for ringing the changes with this review although I cannot quite get my head around the concept of an open top SUV. Loved the hair test. Looking forward to the next vid on the Multivan.
Was looking at one of these...but purchased a 2015 mk6 2.0 gttdi Cabriolet instead. Only 32k miles on it 👌 I went for the mk6 because there is more leg room in the back 🤷
Love the teal blue and it looks way better than I thought it would - having had 2 Mini Cooper S cabrios/conv it would be an interesting combination to compare - the EOS hard top convertibles were also quite popular here in Australia and this seems to be a better execution with sales to match - it will be interesting to see if any capacity for some imports here as spec very similar to uk as I’m sure they’d sell well - great video of course 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks Darren, yes it's good VW still do odd cars like this. Won't be for everyone but doesn't need to be and those that like the idea will enjoy the reality.
Not my cup of tea, but like you said, there's a market for it, and that ultimately is why it exists. Very interesting to see some different reviews though. The 1.0 litre engine is legit the worst engine VW has ever made, the 1.2 TSI was way more powerful and economical, best all round small car engine VW had before scrapping it, and the newer 1.5 litre isn't an option in many of the cars, so it's 1.0 litre and suck it up for many, I despised the engine so much, felt I had to rag it everywhere, which is why I thought sod it, GTI. I could never get use to the stupid lane assist resetting every single time, annoyed me so much that I had to manually turn it off every damn trip, should remember last setting by default, which can be unlocked. Best thing I ever did and money well spent buying an OBDII programmer to set lane assist to what VW should've done in the first place, "remember last used setting". The last thing you want is the car dragging you off the road coz you forgot to turn off lane assist, and yes it attempted it on my first trip down a country road when I not long had my Polo GTI.
Thanks Darran. I hope it won't be frowned upon but not so sure 🤞 In Europe I think they are more widely accepted (hence the bloke towing 2 motorbikes with one)
@@volkswizard fingers crossed 🤞 I can imagine it in the same blue as the Golf R with a jet ski on a trailer , It’s one of those cars that will look so different in a certain colour in my opinion anyway lol. You gave it a great honest review anyway and I think if people do a review research on one and see your video review it would make them want to go and see one in the flesh 😁👍
VW cars are getting increasingly ugly in appearance
Prefer and love our 2014 Beetle cabrio. Far better looking car in my opinion. As with the windbreak, it's a must for open top driving. We tend to leave ours up even when the roof is closed (that's if there's only two of you in the car) because it's a pain in the backside to fit and remove let alone store in its cassette holder. Sorry this car is not a replacement for the Beetle🤘
Fair points Wyn and I am a secret fan of that era of Beetle especially as a cabrio
We need this in the USA.
sorry, reminds me of a Croc shoe!
Bizarre and utterly pointless vehicle. It beggars the question as to what sort of person would want to buy one, let alone at around 40k.
SUVs are a phenomenon like it or not, the T Roc has already replaced the Golf in Europe from what I can see, they outnumber Golf 8 4:1 so 7% of sales is quite a few cabrios.
I'm sorry but a convertible SUV......not for me thank you......Golf R money
It's not a car I'd ever buy, personally - but I can sort of understand it. I dislike SUVs in the main but I can see that this probably would be more practical (storage, etc) than a modern Golf cabrio would be.
My main gripea would be with the general direction of VW cabin architecture (not specific to this particular model). The touch screen temp controls & haptic steering wheel buttons don't appeal at all - probably done as a cost saving exercise (but I guess you'd get used to it). The cabin is actually better than the Golf, imho - although particularly mean to offer only a Beats soundpack in a car priced & sized like a Golf. It's not that bad in a smaller car (worked fine in my Wife's old Up! Beats TSi), but not for a car that size. Wonder where the subwoofer is?
Maybe the business case for this was trying to capture Beetle and Scirocco customers in one vehicle? So while it seems expensive to make this on its own, perhaps in a boardroom somewhere this consolidated two models. I'd prefer it that those vehicles existed instead, but hey, at least this is interesting in its own way and an outlier.
I am sure they decided to mop up a few niches with this car, not least Golf Cabrio but death of Beetle was a consideration. When T Roc was launched some suggested it was a replacement for SciROCco it seemed mad but look at Ford with Mustang and Puma now SUVs and TT going the same way too, weird times
@@volkswizard agreed, very very strange times. Several 'interesting' or purist models swept up by crossovers/SUVs of some sort across the industry.
Also, ah yes, I forgot the Golf cab too
why not have moar british car's like austin ect to show are corntree's brexit success's.
Are you having a competition with someone to see who can write the most appalling English?
That key came out with the Golf 4 . Great design 😊.
The flip hey did but not this version of it. Having said that the original version was rugged plastic too
Love it. It is something that I plan to purchase in a couple of years. I have had a lot of convertibles over the years and an SUV 1.5 T-Roc Cabrio R Line Evo seems like a good plan. Great review.
It reminds me of a volkswagen thing.
Trekker 181? Wish I'd thought of that!
I don't like cloth roofs, prefer folding metal. Your test reminded me of Top Gear Wig Test - ua-cam.com/video/LPya1YOhuQ8/v-deo.html
Looks like a skip. Whoever signed that off needs a good talking too.
I want carwow to launch it while putting the roof down.
What?! They haven't done that yet? Mat must be slipping 🤣
German pensioners love the T-Roc cabriolet! It’s really common and replaced the elderly loved Golf Sportsvan
I knew it! Makes perfect sense!
please work on sound quality
Have to disagree it’s very easy to hate haha
Imagine if VW had the guts to make a 20k entry level convertible sports car or a 15k convertible economy car.
40k for a 1.5 VW Cabriolet! No thanks 😮
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Well done Andrew a great review and I enjoyed hearing an in depth review on the t roc convertible like many I was sad to see the end of the golf convertible after so long and then the beetle. I do like the t roc convertible and i was sceptical on announcement but I could see the point when I sat in one and you sat high and found it to be comfortable and with the new facelift interior would probably be much better it’s the main criticism of my own pre facelift t roc!
I like the teal blue and would have it myself! It reminds me of Botticelli blue I had on a Citroen! It think it looks very sporty and I would love one maybe one day keep up the good work look forward to the next video! Daniel
Would be a little interesting with a 6 cylinder.
This is a 🛀 with tires 🤣🤣🤣
in white ot definitely is
I had a “dry” 7-speed DSG in a Mk5 Golf. I was never particularly comfortable with it in crawling uphill traffic when the clutch had to “slip”. I had visions of over-heating although never actually had a problem in that regard. I much prefer the “wet” DSG in my current car, which is smoother too.
As regards manual override, yes, I use that. On a winding country road, it is just perfect to hold the gear in what you want. Funnily enough… just like you do with a manual ‘box!🙂
Love it. If I was looking to buy a VW today. this is the one I would get.
Ooh that's a positive verdict then JM, thanks! I think it's look a bit Marmite overall though but people have an opinon and whatever that is it's a good thing 👍
Interesting review, the car was better than I was expecting
Definitely a hairdressers car 😂
I didn't say it wasn't I suppose 😁
Its different. But not for me. Great review. Thank you Andrew👍
Thanks for watching Rasher (again)!
Nice review of an excellent car. But it’s odd that you criticise the ‘old’ design of the T Roc car key because it is so much better than the new shiny haptic version. It’s more tactile, more durable and feels much better in the hand. New is not always Better.
Fair play Andrew for ringing the changes with this review although I cannot quite get my head around the concept of an open top SUV. Loved the hair test. Looking forward to the next vid on the Multivan.
Other than the interior technology, our 2012 VW Eos is a much better iteration. Of course, these aren’t available in the states.
Andrew is one of the youtubers I look at whatever he reviews. And don't skip the commercials out of respect for the thoroughness of your videos
Was looking at one of these...but purchased a 2015 mk6 2.0 gttdi Cabriolet instead. Only 32k miles on it 👌 I went for the mk6 because there is more leg room in the back 🤷
Mk6 is a handsome Cabrio and works well, the hood mechanism is apparently identical
Love the teal blue and it looks way better than I thought it would - having had 2 Mini Cooper S cabrios/conv it would be an interesting combination to compare - the EOS hard top convertibles were also quite popular here in Australia and this seems to be a better execution with sales to match - it will be interesting to see if any capacity for some imports here as spec very similar to uk as I’m sure they’d sell well - great video of course 🎉🎉🎉
Excellent review Andrew. I like different and different this is, with cabriolet benefits.
Thanks Darren, yes it's good VW still do odd cars like this. Won't be for everyone but doesn't need to be and those that like the idea will enjoy the reality.
Not my cup of tea, but like you said, there's a market for it, and that ultimately is why it exists. Very interesting to see some different reviews though.
The 1.0 litre engine is legit the worst engine VW has ever made, the 1.2 TSI was way more powerful and economical, best all round small car engine VW had before scrapping it, and the newer 1.5 litre isn't an option in many of the cars, so it's 1.0 litre and suck it up for many, I despised the engine so much, felt I had to rag it everywhere, which is why I thought sod it, GTI.
I could never get use to the stupid lane assist resetting every single time, annoyed me so much that I had to manually turn it off every damn trip, should remember last setting by default, which can be unlocked. Best thing I ever did and money well spent buying an OBDII programmer to set lane assist to what VW should've done in the first place, "remember last used setting". The last thing you want is the car dragging you off the road coz you forgot to turn off lane assist, and yes it attempted it on my first trip down a country road when I not long had my Polo GTI.
It looks interesting but a golf mk8 cabrio would'ove been amazing.
Sadly Golf Cabrio will never happen, ID.3 Cabrio much more likely
@@volkswizard yeah but its nice to dream... Imagine a mk8 golf gti cabrio 🙂
I quite like it. It's a little different... enjoyed the review👍
Thanks for watching Gary 👍
I wonder when they will stick the 320bhp and active rear diff in the T Roc R….
If it didn’t happen with the facelift I doubt it ever will sadly
Great review, I think it won’t be frowned upon to own one like other soft tops .
Thanks Darran. I hope it won't be frowned upon but not so sure 🤞 In Europe I think they are more widely accepted (hence the bloke towing 2 motorbikes with one)
@@volkswizard fingers crossed 🤞 I can imagine it in the same blue as the Golf R with a jet ski on a trailer , It’s one of those cars that will look so different in a certain colour in my opinion anyway lol.
You gave it a great honest review anyway and I think if people do a review research on one and see your video review it would make them want to go and see one in the flesh 😁👍
at least the sunroof won't crack 😂
everyone does want to drive a performance car 😂
Another great video Andrew. 👍
Thanks Philip 👍
Great review 👍
Thanks Jay! 👍
What a truly hideous vehicle.