If you want to stay within the Volkswagen Group family with the same engine tune, there’s the Skoda Karoq Sportline 4×4 ($50,990 drive-away), the Cupra Formentor V ($54,490 drive-away), and the Audi Q2 40 TFSI S line ($53,300 plus on-roads). In terms of competitors to the T-Roc R-Line you’re spoilt for choice.

Eep… 2023 Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line Credit: CarExpert The only option our T-Roc R-Line tester didn’t have was the panoramic sunroof, which costs an additional $2000 and would tip the drive-away pricing to over $60,000. This brings the total to $53,350 before on-road costs, or $59,668 drive-away for Victorian buyers (each state has slightly different taxes).

Our tester was fitted with the optional Black Style package with electric tailgate that costs $3500 the optional Nappa leather-appointed seat upholstery package that costs $3950 as well as Pyrite Silver metallic paint with a black-painted roof which costs an additional $700. 2023 Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line Credit: CarExpert It starts from $45,200 before on-road costs.

The Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line is the mid-spec model before you step up to the hot T-Roc R variants.

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