BUYER’S GUIDE: Volks wagen T-Roc

CO2/tax

120-154g/km

£155

Running costs

41-53mpg (1.5 TSI)

£68 fill-up

Performance

0-62mph/top speed

8.4 seconds/127mph

VOLKSWAGEN introduced its first SUV in 2003. That was the full-sized Touareg, which was followed five years later by the smaller Tiguan; the latter proved a hit with buyers who wanted a well-built car with efficient engines, a user-friendly cabin and discreet styling. So when VW launched its third SUV in 2017, it offered more of the same, but in a smaller package.

This car was the T-Roc, which became a big seller across Europe and the UK. It was based on the same platform as the Golf Mk7 (2013-2020), and featured the usual excellent VW ergonomics, smart design and user-friendly cabin. There was also a wide model range, so there should be something for pretty much everyone.