The first ever full hybrid Volkswagen to go on sale in the UK can be ordered from Thursday 12 November. The T-Roc Hybrid will be available in three trims – Match, Style and R-Line – with on-the-road recommended retail prices starting from £33,725 including VAT.
The T-Roc Hybrid combines a petrol 1.5 TSI engine with an electric battery and motor, but this newcomer never needs to be plugged into mains electricity to recharge its battery. That job is done entirely by a separate onboard electric generator, powered by the petrol engine, and regenerative breaking.
The T-Roc Hybrid is especially suitable for commuters in urban areas, where it combines enhanced fuel economy with low CO2 emissions and the smooth, comfortable driving experience of an electric vehicle. It also complies with current ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) requirements across the UK, and the fact it never needs to be plugged in makes this vehicle attractive to those with limited access to wallbox chargers.
Three smart operating modes
Three modes are available on board the T-Roc Hybrid, all controlled and activated automatically:
Electric driving using the electric drive motor only. At speeds of up to about 40mph, the T-Roc Hybrid is powered by the electric motor alone as often as possible. In this case, the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine is switched off, and only comes on if the driving situation demands it
Series drive with electric motor and TSI. The TSI engine remains decoupled from the wheels, but becomes active to charge the battery via the generator, and thus extend the electric range
Parallel drive with TSI and electric motor. The turbocharged petrol engine is the primary drive system from about 40 mph, usually on country roads and motorways. The electric drive motor supports the turbocharged engine as required, for example as a booster when accelerating. Depending on the situation, the TSI engine can simultaneously drive the generator in order to recharge the battery
Three trims and two power outputs
Customers have a choice of three trims for the T-Roc HEV: the equipment-rich Match, sporty Style and the smart, polished R-Line. Each one has the same 1.5 TSI evo2 engine, but the addition of the HEV drive system allows for two different power outputs: 136 PS (all trims) and 170 PS (Style and R-Line).
Prices are about £1,230 more than their T-Roc eTSI mild-hybrid counterparts, but drivers are expected to save more than that thanks to lower fuel consumption (subject to driving style) and – for company car drivers – lower benefit-in-kind tax.
| Variant | Price (OTR RRP inc VAT) |
| T-Roc Match 1.5 TSI Hybrid 136 PS | £33,725 |
| T-Roc Style 1.5 TSI Hybrid 136 PS | £37,890 |
| T-Roc Style 1.5 TSI Hybrid 170 PS | £39,980 |
| T-Roc R-Line 1.5 TSI Hybrid 136 PS | £38,510 |
| T-Roc R-Line 1.5 TSI Hybrid 170 PS | £40,500 |
Each variant come with features that are familiar to anyone who already owns a T-Roc, including:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Black/silver roof rails
- Rear privacy glass
- Automatic headlight control
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Leather-wrapped, heated multi-function steering wheel with shift paddles
- Heated front seats with power-adjustable lumbar support (massage function also in Style)
- Eight-inch digital cockpit and 12.9-inch infotainment screen
- IDA voice assistant
- Air conditioning
- Adaptive cruise control
- Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring
- Lane change system side assist, rear traffic alert and exit warning system
- Lane keeping system Lane Assist
- Illuminated Volkswagen logos (Style and R-Line)
The top speed on all variants is limited to 112 mph (where permitted) and acceleration from 0 to 62 mph takes 8.5 to 9.7 seconds.
The second-generation T-Roc is one of the best-selling vehicles in the Volkswagen range. The model’s second generation debuted in the UK earlier this year with a fresh exterior design and a bright, high-quality interior awash with soft materials. It has already collected impressive silverware, after being named Small SUV of the Year at the 2026 What Car? Awards, and its towing credentials have earned honours from What Car? and the Caravan and Motorhome Club.
More details about the T-Roc Hybrid are available from Volkswagen UK Retailers and will soon be on the Volkswagen.co.uk website.
