Golf R alternative.... with 306bhp...

[jim800]

T ROC Is based on the Golf Leon and A3 platform...

looks good plastic are crap , But imo there big and comfy cars

[scanesare]

T ROC Is based on the Golf Leon and A3 platform...

looks good plastic are crap , But imo there big and comfy cars

That is not accurate. By "Golf/Leon/A3 platform" you mean the MQB platform but that is actually a group of different sub-platforms rather than one identical base that would indicate being the same car underneath. Otherwise one could state that the Seat Ibiza (MQB)  is based on the Skoda Kodiaq (which is also MQB) and vice versa.

The T-Roc, Polo, Ibiza and Arona in particular, are based on the MQB A0 sub-platform which is the smallest MQB variant I think, and that is why all four of them offer identical cabin space as I believe the wheelbase is fixed but what goes before and after it (like engine bay and boot length) is variable.

Golf/Leon/A3 are the next "MQB size" and then Passat/Superb/Kodiaq are a further size up. All of the aforementioned cars are MQB based and have items in common, but size wise they are parts of different groups.

[jim800]

I'd sorry but id have to disagree, it is the MQB platform the same as the golf

It doesn't matter just what I was informed and after research im standing by

The car is definitely as big as a golf as well as many other factors anyway

Let's see what the R can do. Looks great

[scanesare]

I'd sorry but id have to disagree, it is the MQB platform the same as the golf

It doesn't matter just what I was informed and after research im standing by

The car is definitely as big as a golf as well as many other factors anyway

Let's see what the R can do. Looks great

What amazes me is not someone being wrong, we can all be at times, but the ease at which you seem to have disregarded an actual technical explanation like the one I provided above, only to reply quickly "no trust me I've done research and it says MQB so I'm right", without citing any source (of-course). FYI, I have already written T-Roc is based on MQB (the A0 variant) above so not sure you understand what you're disagreeing with here.

[Guzzle]

T-Roc isn't Polo based, it's on the MQB A1 platform, same as the Golf. See here from 3 mins 35 onwards;-

https://youtu.be/x4GAQMWoS6o

[dubber36]

Either way, it's still an elevated small car with little space in it to qualify the 'Utility' part of SUV. If they were to make an R version of any SUV, it should have been the Tiguan, or better still the Touareg, with a V8 in it.

[SRGTD]

T-Roc isn't Polo based, it's on the MQB A1 platform, same as the Golf. See here from 3 mins 35 onwards;-

https://youtu.be/x4GAQMWoS6o

Forthcoming T-Cross is the Polo based SUV (built on the MQB A0 platform);

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9m9Z994vLgw

[jim800]

I'd sorry but id have to disagree, it is the MQB platform the same as the golf

It doesn't matter just what I was informed and after research im standing by

The car is definitely as big as a golf as well as many other factors anyway

Let's see what the R can do. Looks great

What amazes me is not someone being wrong, we can all be at times, but the ease at which you seem to have disregarded an actual technical explanation like the one I provided above, only to reply quickly "no trust me I've done research and it says MQB so I'm right", without citing any source (of-course). FYI, I have already written T-Roc is based on MQB (the A0 variant) above so not sure you understand what you're disagreeing with here.

It's based on the A1 platform not A0 👍✌ thats what.. seriously I dont care. I nearly bought one bit didnt due to wanting more performance. If you think your right thats fine It kinda doesn't matter

I wont comment on here again... 😯

[kmpowell]

Either way, it's still an elevated small car with little space in it to qualify the 'Utility' part of SUV. If they were to make an R version of any SUV, it should have been the Tiguan, or better still the Touareg, with a V8 in it.

Yup, whatever platform it’s built on, the t-roc offers absolutely nothing more than a Golf and it’s significantly more expensive. You have to take your hat off to these car companies who are selling the same (or worse) product for so much more, I mean, have people seen the cost of the new X3M, it’s £78k before options a full £25k more than the outgoing M3!!!!

As long as mugs keep buying these cars then the manufacturers will keep building them. 

[Jim_mk7.5]

T-Roc isn't Polo based, it's on the MQB A1 platform, same as the Golf. See here from 3 mins 35 onwards;-

https://youtu.be/x4GAQMWoS6o

Good find - funny how because of the interior look and exterior size, I assumed it was Polo based..