A Volkswagen T-Roc R with a more aggressive look and exclusive equipment? Keep an eye on the special T-Roc R Carbon Mate edition

Volkswagen has managed to position the T-Roc as one of the benchmark compact SUVs, all based on creating an attractive model for European buyers, paired with equipment that meets expectations and rounded off with a price that matches what it offers. It also comes with a wide range of engine outputs to suit all tastes, reaching up to 300 CV, corresponding to the T-Roc R, our star of the day.

The fact is that Volkswagen has set out to give sales of the T-Roc R a small boost with a special edition called R Carbon Mate, which, as you can imagine, features special decoration. But that is not all, because it also comes as standard with a selection of optional equipment valued at 15,360 euros, which will undoubtedly make it even more appealing alongside the offer applied by the brand.

In this way the Volkswagen T-Roc R Carbon Mate is presented in its exclusive Dark Grey Matte body colour, which is combined with gloss black on the rear spoiler and door handles. The Black Style package is also included as standard, meaning the mirror housings, the trim above the windows and the roof rails are also in gloss black. All of this is rounded off with carbon-finish details on the C-pillar and 19-inch alloy wheels in the “Pretoria” design, finished in Dark Graphite Matte.

For the interior of the T-Roc R Carbon Mate, the German brand has opted for Nappa-Carbon Style leather upholstery, which combines the softness and quality of high-end leather with details evoking carbon fibre. Moreover, as on the exterior, the inside of the C-pillars also features carbon-finish details. The standard equipment, which, as mentioned, is expanded, includes items such as the following:

• 4 USB ports
• 6-speaker sound system
• Adaptive cruise control
• Automatic dipped headlights
• App-Connect Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Driver’s seat with electric adjustment
• Heated sport front seats
• Leather-trimmed heated steering wheel
• Dynamic Light Assist
• Two-zone automatic climate control
• Digital Cockpit Pro with 10.25-inch screen
• Easy Open & Close
• Emergency brake assist
• LED rear light clusters with dynamic indicators
• Hill Start Assist
• Matrix LED headlights with LED daytime running lights
• LED ambient lighting
• IQ.DRIVE assistance package
• “Discover Pro” Infotainment package
• Park Assist

• Brushed stainless steel pedals and footrest
• Pre-Crash 360º
• Reversing camera
• Interior rear-view mirror with automatic anti-glare function
• Electrically adjustable, foldable and heated exterior mirrors with memory function
• Black interior roof lining
• Rain sensor
• Blind spot warning assist
• Keyless Access keyless entry and start system with Safelock
• Pedestrian detection system
• Driver fatigue and distraction detection system
• “Discover Pro” navigation system
• Traffic sign recognition system
• DCC adaptive suspension
• Sliding panoramic roof
• Travel Assist

Mechanically, the Volkswagen T-Roc R Carbon Mate is powered by the 2.0-litre TSI engine with 300 CV and torque of 400 Nm, managed by the 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox equipped with Launch Control, which sends power to all four wheels through the 4Motion all-wheel drive system. With this configuration it can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and reach a limited top speed of 250 km/h. In addition, its sound will be even more striking thanks to the titanium exhaust system developed by Akrapovič, which also helps to shed seven kilograms.

Volkswagen is already taking orders for the T-Roc R Carbon Mate in Spain, with prices starting at 45,100 euros including financing discounts with the brand; if we finance it through our own channels, the price will be 52,010 euros.

Technical specifications of this car

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