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Electrification could push hot SUV beyond the 329bhp of the current Golf R The Volkswagen T-Roc R will return in 2027 with hybrid power, hot hatch performance and an aggressive design that sets it apart from the standard car. VW CEO Thomas Schäfer confirmed the performance variant’s comeback as he unveiled the second generation of the Golf -based crossover, promising: “For all the petrolheads out there, we will bring a real powerful T-Roc R.” The range-topper will mark a renewed expansion of Volkswagen’s performance car line-up after the retirements of the hottest versions of the Tiguan , Arteon and Touareg left just the Golf to fly the R flag. Bosses would not be drawn on specifics of the upcoming T-Roc R’s powertrain, but the company has confirmed that the whole T-Roc line-up will be electrified. The most likely basis for the R derivative is the range-topping mild hybrid, due in 2026. Its 2.0-litre petrol engine and four-wheel drive make it a close mechanical match for the previous, pure-combustion T-Roc R. Details on power output and performance remain under wraps, but that 2.0-litre engine produced 296bhp in the old car, and its output has been ramped up as high as 329bhp in the latest Golf R. It is possible that the addition of a hybrid element could push the hot crossover even further. Its increased power will be signalled by a bespoke design treatment that emphasises its performance potential. Exterior design boss Stefan Wallburg told Autocar that it will look obviously different to the R-Line that will initially top the T-Roc range. “Our task is to create a strategy of making R and R-Line different, because R customers will expect a bit more than R-Line,” said Wallburg.
Second generation of Golf-based crossover also set to be final combustion VW – for now The second generation of the hugely popular Volkswagen T-Roc has been unveiled with a bold new look, a completely overhauled interior and a radical hybrid drivetrain that will be rolled out across the brand’s line-up. The latest version of the Golf -based compact crossover – of which more than two million examples have been sold since its 2017 launch – will be the final new combustion car that Volkswagen launches. All subsequent models are due to be exclusively battery-powered if the market conditions are right. The Mk2 T-Roc is 120mm longer than its predecessor, at 4373mm, making it a close match for rivals including the Toyota C-HR , Mazda CX-30 and Kia Niro . The intention is that it has a more distinct character than the previous generation to differentiate it more obviously from the Golf, explained designer Stefan Wallburg. “The T-Roc has a special identity of being more ‘lifestyle’ – a bit more cool and, I would say, more rugged and powerful, a bit more emotional. The Golf is more of a calm guy,” he told Autocar. Proportionally, it stays true to the coupé-esque silhouette of the Mk1 T-Roc, but it has been brought into line with VW’s new-era design language by way of wraparound light bars at each end and a new face that matches the Passat and Tiguan . It also gets a suite of bold new colour schemes and wheel designs – now up to 20in in diameter. The T-Roc will arrive in November with a familiar powertrain offering: 1.5-litre turbo petrol four-cylinder mild hybrids producing 114bhp and 148bhp. A meatier 2.0-litre mild-hybrid petrol will be added next year in the range-topping four-wheel-drive variant. All versions will come with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. More notable will be the 2026 introduction of a new full hybrid (HEV) powertrain – a first for Volkswagen. This is understood to be similar to Toyota ’s ‘self-charging’ system, with a petrol engine working in tandem with a small electric motor for reduced emissions and optimised fuel economy. Precise details of this new system remain secret, but it will be offered initially with either 134bhp or 168bhp, and up to 226lb ft of torque. The electric motor will be powered by a battery of unspecified capacity under the back seat, and while VW has not said how far it will go with the engine off, one engineer told Autocar it will be “more than a few metres”, suggesting the potential for short-distance, low-speed electric running. The new T-Roc will be the only model based on the VW Group’s latest MEB Evo platform not to come with a plug-in hybrid option, but CEO Thomas Schäfer told Autocar that there is potential for the Golf eHybrid ’s powertrain – which offers around 80 miles of electric-only range – to be added in, just as the T-Roc’s HEV system could eventually power other models. He said: “For now, we’re lucky, because we have renewed all of our top combustion-engined vehicles: Golf, Passat, Tiguan, Tayron and now T-Roc. The first four are offered with PHEVs or mild hybrids and now this one with HEV. The platform can do it all. We can introduce it as we like.” On current planning, the new T-Roc will be the final new combustion model Volkswagen launches, but Schäfer said the firm’s powertrain strategy is flexible, meaning more could follow. “Let’s see,” he said when asked if all future unveilings will be electric. “For now, [the T-Roc] is the final totally new vehicle that we will put on a new platform on the combustion side. But with everything that’s changing around us, when you look at the EU… Will there be an end of combustion engines in 2035, yes or no? And what are the thresholds on the way? Customers will decide, and then if the demand is there, you will have to think about new vehicles, but for now there is no plan.” Inside, the T-Roc matches the Tiguan and Golf with a 10in digital instrument display, a 12.9in infotainment touchscreen, a head-up display and a healthy smattering of physical controls, including Volkswagen’s new multifunction digital rotary dial in the centre console, which can adjust the drive mode, audio volume or interior settings. As part of Volkswagen’s ongoing drive to enhance perceptions of its interiors, there has also been a focus on improving “the quality and how it mates together”, said Wallburg. “There are no big gaps: everything is seamless.” This emphasis extends to making the car as intuitive to operate as possible, added Wallburg: “Another ‘quality’ in our thinking is to make it a bit more understandable by using design elements. To make it more understandable for the customer, you see something and understand it automatically. This is something we want to focus on.” The T-Roc will be launched with a choice of four trims – base, Life, Style and R-Line – with various options and packages available on top. Prices haven’t been revealed yet, but the T-Roc is likely to slot in between the Golf and the Tiguan slightly above £30,000.
Italian-designed Deepal S07 SUV will be priced from £39,990 and offer up to 295 miles of range Changan, one of China’s oldest and biggest car makers, will launch in the UK next month as it expands its presence in Europe. This will start with the Deepal S07, an Italian-designed electric SUV. It's priced from £39,990 and positioned as a premium rival to the likes of Tesla Model Y , Volkswagen ID 4 and Skoda Enyaq . It will offer a range of 295 WLTP miles from an 80kWh battery pack, a rear-mounted 215bhp motor and a 0-62mph time of 7.9sec. Standard kit includes a heat pump, keyless entry, a 15.6in infotainment touchscreen and heated seats. Ahead of next month’s UK launch, Chinese state-owned Changan has partnered with retailers including Lookers, Ancaster and Parks. Twenty sites will sell the Deepal S07 initially, with a further 30 planned to open by the end of 2025. Changan UK MD Nic Thomas said the UK is a “primary market for Changan”, adding that “we’re not just launching a new car but [also] a fully capable ecosystem to support it, along with future models we will bring to the UK.” “The Deepal S07 is a statement of intent for Changan in the UK,” said Thomas. “This is just the beginning of our growth story in the UK.” Its market launch comes a year after Changan set up an R&D centre in Birmingham, where all of its European-sold models are tested and validated. Changan is the latest in a wave of Chinese manufacturers coming to the UK, following BYD , GWM , Jaecoo, Leapmotor, Maxus, MG , Omoda, Skywell and Xpeng. It's one of the country’s largest car makers, with 2.68 million models sold last year in markets including Asia, the Middle East and Russia. Founded in 1862 as an armaments manufacturer, Changan begin making motorised vehicles in 1959.
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RML GT Hypercar Dramatically overhauled 911 Turbo S takes inspiration from Le Mans racers British engineering firm RML Group has revealed the first production version of the GT Hypercar , a dramatically overhauled Porsche 911 Turbo S inspired by Le Mans 24 Hours racers, at Salon Prive. The new machine, which draws inspiration both from the Porsche GT1 that won Le Mans in 1998 and modern Le Mans Hypercars, was developed under the RML P39 codename and was previously shown in prototype form. RML claims that in simulations the GT Hypercar is capable of lapping the Nordschleife in the low 6min 30secs range. Compared to a 911 Turbo S, the GT Hypercar features a new carbonfibre body, an extended wheelbase and wider front and rear tracks. The road-legal car also gains bespoke active aerodynamics, a large front splitter and an adjustable rear spoiler. The GT Hypercar will be limited to a production run of 30 units, and the model shown at Salon Prive in Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, is one of ten that will RML 40th Anniversary Special Edition versions. Those versions will be priced from £495,000 each, excluding VAT and the donor car. How RML's new 900bhp monster is made That means it featured bespoke interior details, along with the optional Performance Pack and Track Pack – which adds selectable ride height adjustment, a rear roll cage and the removal of the rear seats. Thanks to tuning work done in partnership with Litchfield Motors, power is also boosted from 900bhp in the ‘standard’ GT Hypercar to 907bhp, while the machine also offers more than 738lb ft of torque. The GT Hypercar shown at Salon Prive also features extensive bespoke styling elements, including a purple roof, a carbon tinted bonnet, gold wheels and hand-painted gold badging. As with the other 40th Anniversary Special Edition models, it sits on forged alloy wheels measuring 20in at the front and 21in at the rear. The P39 development name reflects that the GT Hypercar is the 39th project car produced by RML Group since it was founded as a racing team in 1984 – although because many of those machines were produced for customers and are subject to confidentiality agreements, it is one of the first the firm has put its own name to.
RML GT Hypercar Dramatically overhauled 911 Turbo S takes inspiration from Le Mans racers British engineering firm RML Group has revealed the first production version of the GT Hypercar , a dramatically overhauled Porsche 911 Turbo S inspired by Le Mans 24 Hours racers, at Salon Privé. The new car, which draws inspiration from both the Porsche GT1 that won Le Mans in 1998 and modern Le Mans Hypercars, was developed under the RML P39 codename and was previously shown in prototype form. RML claims that in simulations the GT Hypercar is capable of lapping the Nürburgring Nordschleife in the low 6min 30sec range. Compared with a 911 Turbo S, the GT Hypercar features a new carbonfibre body, an extended wheelbase and wider front and rear tracks. The road-legal car also gains bespoke active aerodynamics, a large front splitter and an adjustable rear spoiler. The GT Hypercar will be limited to a production run of 30 units and the model shown at Salon Privé in Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, is one of 10 RML 40th Anniversary Special Editions. Those versions will be priced from £495,000 each, excluding VAT and the donor car. How RML's new 900bhp monster is made That means it featured bespoke interior details, along with the optional Performance Pack and Track Pack, which adds selectable ride height adjustment and a rear roll cage and removes the rear seats. Thanks to tuning work done in partnership with Litchfield Motors, power is also boosted from 900bhp in the ‘standard’ GT Hypercar to 907bhp, while the model also offers more than 738lb ft of torque. The GT Hypercar shown at Salon Privé also features extensive bespoke styling elements, including a purple roof, a carbon tinted bonnet, gold wheels and hand-painted gold badging. As with the other 40th Anniversary Special Edition models, it sits on forged alloy wheels measuring 20in at the front and 21in at the rear. The P39 development name reflects that the GT Hypercar is the 39th project car produced by RML Group since it was founded as a racing team in 1984 – although because many of those cars were produced for customers and are subject to confidentiality agreements, it is one of the first the firm has put its own name to.
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