Thomas Schäfer, Volkswagen’s CEO, confirmed that the T-Roc will be the last thermal car developed by the company. The 2025 Volkswagen T-Roc has been photographed for the first time, marking the beginning of the development process.
The test mule, based on a Volkswagen Golf, features modifications such as plastic “fenders” in wheel arches. Although it is not a prototype, it does not advance any design key. The new Volkswagen Tiguan is expected to debut soon, advancing some aesthetic keys of the second generation of the T-Roc.
The 2026 Volkswagen T-Roc small SUV has been spotted testing in Europe . It is expected to be the last new petrol vehicle from Volkswagen as they transition to electrification.
The latest spy images reveal a redesigned front grille and headlights, a smoother side profile, and a more angular rear windscreen.
The 2025 T-Roc will feature a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine, carrying over from the current model. A plug-in hybrid version is also a possibility, as Volkswagen has expressed interest in offering hybrid variants of its core vehicles.
Volkswagen has officially confirmed the release of the new generation VW T-Roc for 2025, which is expected to be larger and feature updated styling and technology, with a range of powertrains including mild hybrids, and the discontinuation of the T-Roc Cabriolet.