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Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet 1.5 TSI EVO Style 2dr Review

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Available in all trim levels, this 148bhp 1.5 is the best engine option for the weighty T-Roc Cabriolet. It musters plenty of oomph from relatively low engine speeds, and is fine for scooting away from a junction or accelerating up to the speed limit

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The VW Group famously spends more money on research and development than any rival – and as a result, perhaps it should be no surprise that our testers rate its cars so consistently highly.

The fact that many of those cars use the same underpinnings also helps, because it means that if they get it right once, they have the foundations to keep on getting it right.

However, the Volkswagen brand faces plenty of tough competition, often from within, because the rapidly rising Seat and Skoda brands that are also part of the group have access to the same technology.

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This trim comes with all you’ll need including 17in alloys, LED headlights, dual-zone climate control, automatic lights and wipers, Bluetooth and wireless CarPlay and wired Android Auto smartphone connectivity.

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Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) including ABS, ASR and EDL

Three point height adjust front seatbelts + pretensioners

Automatic headlight control with LED separate daytime running lights with coming/leaving home function

Air care climatronic air conditoning system with active combination filter and 2-zone temperature control

Power windows with comfort operation and circuit breaker

Remote electrically foldable door mirrors, puddle lights and reverse activated passenger door mirror

Anti-theft alarm system with interior protection and central locking system with SAFELOCK, radio remote control and 2 remote control folding keys

Park assist including front and rear parking sensors

Front comfort seats with manual height adjustment

Wireless App-Connect for apple Carplay and android Auto

Dynamic chassis control (DCC) - variable suspension settings sport, comfort and normal with progressive steering

Driver assistance pack without proactive passenger protection - T-Roc cabriolet

Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet

The T-Roc Cabriolet allows you to have a small SUV with an extra dimension of fun and freedom, but even Volkswagen predicts it will only make up 7% of T-Roc purchases. With a lofty driving position, comfortable ride and more rear seat space than rivals, it can just about combine family living with wind-in-your-hair excitement. For real convertible thrills, though, the Mini Convertible is a much more enjoyable prospect. 

What we're looking for:<ul><li>Wind-in-the-hair excitement</li> <li>Roof that’s quick and easy to raise and lower</li> <li>Comfortable seating for four adults</li> <li>Sufficient practicality for everyday use</li> <li>Little wind buffeting</li> <li>Quietness, whether the roof is up or down</li> <li>Minimal shaking and shimmying over bumps</li></ul>

Despite the British weather, UK car buyers are among the biggest enthusiasts for wind-in-your-hair motoring, so convertibles have always been surprisingly popular here. It’s best to be able to react to the fickle climate, though, so a roof that opens (and closes) quickly is every bit as important as good top-down cruising refinement.

There are precious few bespoke drop-tops these days, so your choice of models is generally limited to soft-top versions of existing models. But there are still some fantastic options out there.

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