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The interior features a new, largely digitalised, connected cockpit, with a touchscreen infotainment system.
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The new Volkswagen T-Roc on one of Dubai's quieter streets. All photos courtesy Volkswagen Middle East
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T-Rocs for sale will start arriving in the UAE in March.
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Prices start at $20,180 (Dh74,000).
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Hanging around in Dubai's Al Seef district.
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The T-Roc comes in an R-line edition, which denotes Volkswagen's zippier offerings.
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The panoramic sunroof in all its glory.
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The base-level T-Roc comes with a 1.4-litre, four-cylinder engine which will pump out 150 horsepower.
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T-Roc under the spotlight.
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The T-Roc takes design cues from its bigger siblings, the Touareg, Teramont and Tiguan.
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There is also plenty of the usual driver assist tech, including standard lane assist, as well as emergency braking and pedestrian detection.
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A self-parking option will also be available for when things get really tight.
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The interior features a new, largely digitalised, connected cockpit, with a touchscreen infotainment system.
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The new Volkswagen T-Roc on one of Dubai's quieter streets. All photos courtesy Volkswagen Middle East
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T-Rocs for sale will start arriving in the UAE in March.
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Prices start at $20,180 (Dh74,000).
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Hanging around in Dubai's Al Seef district.
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The T-Roc comes in an R-line edition, which denotes Volkswagen's zippier offerings.
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The panoramic sunroof in all its glory.
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The base-level T-Roc comes with a 1.4-litre, four-cylinder engine which will pump out 150 horsepower.
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T-Roc under the spotlight.
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The T-Roc takes design cues from its bigger siblings, the Touareg, Teramont and Tiguan.
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There is also plenty of the usual driver assist tech, including standard lane assist, as well as emergency braking and pedestrian detection.
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A self-parking option will also be available for when things get really tight.
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The interior features a new, largely digitalised, connected cockpit, with a touchscreen infotainment system.
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