VW T-ROC shows its true value by high-speed movement![New car impression / driving performance edition]

● There is almost no cost difference between T-ROC and domestic SUV

The test drive was T-ROC TDI Sport.Flash red and black roof two -tone color.

The drive system is FF, the powertrain is 2.0 -liter inline 4 -cylinder diesel turbo and 7 -speed DSG.The tires are 215/50R18, and the brand is Falken Azenis 453cc.It is an advanced tire for SUVs that realized the level of stability and quietness required for European premium SUV vehicles at a high level.

The test drive course is about 150 km on the highway and about 50 km on general roads and winding.The average temperature was 25 degrees, and the road surface was dry.The fuel economy will be described later.

[Index] ■ General handling performance ■ High -speed straightness ■ Riding comfort performance ■ Road noise ■ Power performance ■ Summary

The steering power is light and the feeling of rotating smoothly.The minimum rotation radius is 5.0m, small turns are more effective than domestic rival cars, and it is easier to handle in U -turns and parking lots.By the way, the spear cross and the bezel are 5.3m, C-HR 5.2m, kicks 5.1m.

It is an advantage of a European car that the front ring can be steered greatly.However, the gear ratio is not quick, so you have to turn the steering firmly to make full steering.With Barrior Burgiaresio, it would have felt better.

When it comes to medium and low speeds, the appropriate steering power returns to the steering operation and bends the corner smoothly.However, it is not a sharp impression that bends, but rather a gentle image.

The steering steering power in the corner is light and can be easily lane keype.Although the visibility is higher than the golf, the body motion at the intersection and corners is well suppressed, and there is little change in posture at acceleration deceleration and intersections.It is a handling work that is not like "like a golf", but is very secure.

If you have never experienced the high -speed straightness of European cars, not limited to SUVs, hatchbacks, sedans and wagons, we recommend that you taste it once.

T-ROC also has high speed straightness and has a high sense of security.The power to steering on the steering while driving at high speed is low, and the lane keying is very easy.You can correct the lane immediately even if you receive a crosswind or outside the road.Nevertheless, the steering force of the appropriate weight is generated when changing the lane, so the steering is not too much.

Of course, if you put in ACC and lane keep assists, the steering will be driven almost automatically if you touch it lightly, but the highly straightforwardness is that the correction steering is small.At that time, the foot position on the right side of the accelerator pedal generates enormous power.If you take steps with both feet, your strength will be lost not only to your feet but also to your waist and back.It is a equipment that you want domestic manufacturers to manage.

There is no fluffy up and down direction, and it is a moderately tight suspension setting.The riding comfort is slightly harder in medium and low speeds, and the shock of gutsun comes in at seams and manholes on the road surface.

In particular, the hitting of the rear tires from the ground feels hard, and the level of the protrusion shock is less than average.The 215mm width 18 -inch tire is a size that seems to be somewhat too delicate in medium and low speeds.

The suspension format is an orthodox configuration for the front with the front desk, the trailing arm for the rear, and a compact SUV, but the rear trailing arm type is a 15 -inch and 16 -inch basic model TSI medium grade.So, for better grade, it is a 4 -link multi -link type.

Therefore, like T-ROC, it seems impossible with a combination of 18-inch tires and torsion beam type.

The level of road noise on general roads is slightly larger.In this area, domestic SUVs are much more quiet.You can hear the unique go noise even on general roads and highways with rough surface.I feel a little unsatisfactory when I know the silence of golf 7.After all, the influence of 18 -inch tires is probably large.

Also, the unique rattle noise heard from the diesel engine also sounds relatively large during idling, so I think Volkswagen does not want to hide the presence of the engine.By the way, the diesel of Mazda 3 is much quieter.

However, when cruising or high -speed driving on general roads, the sound is not bothered, so it is very comfortable during high -speed cruising.

2.0 Litter diesel TDI (150ps/34).7kgfm is attractive because of its strength and good acceleration.The 1430kg T-ROC is easily accelerated to the high-speed range.

It is powerful regardless of the scene, such as starting from zero vehicle speed, loose acceleration, strength acceleration of high -speed merging, and high -speed cruise driving.Moreover, it can be done with a low rotation speed of about 2000rpm.The engine noise feels more powerful when accelerating as a rattle.

Domestic hybrids and quiet runs are good, but diesel is still suitable for long touring.

However, if the speed was maintained at about 30-40 km/h, the DSG did not shift up, and the time to be held at 2nd gear was long, so there was a scene where the engine continued to growl.It was necessary to return the accelerator pedal or speed up to about 50km/h.

The final actual fuel consumption is 19.It was 5km/l.WLTC mode fuel economy 19.It is 5km/L, and the actual fuel efficiency and the catalog value have almost caught up.Looking at the number of instant fuel consumption, the tendency to overwhelm fuel economy when cruising on the highway is overwhelming.

The T-ROC costs 3,849,000 yen for the base grade TDI Style, 4,059,000 yen for cars equipped with design package, 4,199,000 yen for TDI SPORT, and 4,539,000 yen for TDI R-LINE.

However, there are also Discover Pro of 8 -inch touch screen monitors with navigation, audio, and connected functions, and digital meter clusters that can display maps on the entire screen.In addition, it has adaptive cruise control and lane assist function with all vehicle speed follow -up functions, which will be equivalent to 600,000 to 700,000 yen.

Domestic compact SUVs cost around 3.2 million yen to 4 million yen if you estimate roughly with the same equipment.With that in mind, it doesn't seem like the difference between T-ROC and domestic SUVs.

It is probable to choose a diesel engine that is good at high -speed cruising, a hybrid that is better than the quietness and fuel economy on general roads, or the end of which user is on.

But the last decisive factor is the car design.I like T-ROC's rear style.The stylish appearance of T-ROC should be the eyes of the viewer.

(Sentence: Automobile journalist Kenichi Yoshikawa/Photo: Msley Production Yuko Suzuki)

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