2025 Volkswagen T-Roc R Wolfsburg Edition price: Special variant turns up the noise

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Volkswagen has painted its compact 2025 T-Roc R performance SUV black – and matte grey – in a new special edition for its final 12 to 18 months on sale.

The Volkswagen T-Roc R Wolfsburg Edition is limited to 200 examples in Australia, adding unique design elements and a new Akrapovič sports exhaust promising a more "emotional" sound.

Priced from $69,290 plus on-road costs, it is $4300 dearer than the regular T-Roc R ($64,990), though it is cheaper than the latest, more powerful Golf R hatch ($70,990).

Named after Volkswagen's home town – where its German development centre is located – the Wolfsburg Edition adds Indium Grey matte paint and 19-inch 'Pretoria' dark grey wheels.

The star addition is the titanium exhaust system from Akrapovič, which has only been offered on a handful of other VWs locally – including 2018's Golf R Special Edition and 2023's Golf R 20 Years special editions.

On the related Cupra Formentor, a similar Akrapovič exhaust system is a $6300 option.

The Wolfsburg Edition also adds black roof rails, black mirror caps, black window trim, black front air intake trim, and carbon-fibre-look rear window pillars, plus gloss black interior highlights.

Unchanged is the 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, which continues to send 221kW and 400Nm through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and 4Motion all-wheel drive for 0-100km/h acceleration in a claimed 4.9 seconds.

VW says there are "no plans for an extended run once all vehicles are sold out".

It is yet to be confirmed if the T-Roc R will be renewed for a second generation.

The 2025 Volkswagen T-Roc R Wolfsburg Edition is available to order now.

• T-Roc CityLife – $38,990
• T-Roc Style – $41,990
• T-Roc R-Line – $49,990
• T-Roc R – $64,990
• T-Roc R Wolfsburg Edition – $69,290 (new, 200 cars only)

Note: All prices exclude on-road costs.

• Indium Grey matte paint
• 19-inch 'Pretoria' dark grey alloy wheels
• Akrapovič titanium sports exhaust
• Black roof rails
• Black mirror caps
• Black 'hockey stick' window detailing
• Black lower radiator trim
• Carbon-fibre-look rear window pillar
• Gloss black interior accents, air vent frame
• Black display control panel

• 221kW/400Nm 2.0-litre turbo engine and seven-speed dual-clutch transmission
• 'Extended' electronic differential lock
• Adaptive suspension
• Blue brake calipers
• R exterior and interior styling
• Matrix LED headlights with dusk sensing, adaptive high beam
• Darkened LED tail-lights with scrolling indicators
• 9.2-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite navigation, voice control, FM/DAB+ digital radio
• 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
• Six-speaker sound system
• Wireless phone charging
• Dual-zone climate control
• Power tailgate with kick sensor
• Keyless entry and start
• Heated front sports seats
• Power-adjustable driver's seat with memory function
• Nappa leather upholstery with blue stitching
• Leather sports steering wheel with shift paddles
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• Carpet floor mats with blue stitching
• Rear privacy glass
• Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection
• Adaptive cruise control
• Lane-keep assist
• Lane centring assist (Travel Assist)
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Automatic parking
• Rear-view camera

A panoramic sunroof is available as a $2100 option.

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