The primary images of the next-generation Volkswagen T-Roc have leaked on-line forward of its official unveiling, which is anticipated to happen later this yr.

The images, which seem like taken from a prototype’s infotainment or instrument screens, present it to be a extra aggressive proposition than the present T-Roc. It will get a extra outstanding entrance grille, slimmer headlights and enormous aero-disc-style wheels, plus LED mild bars on the entrance and rear.

The look brings the T-Roc in keeping with the brand new Passat, Tiguan and Golf launched final yr.

Additionally it is anticipated to share a lot of its technical make-up with these vehicles, most definitely utilizing the identical MQB Evo platform and their petrol, diesel and hybrid powertrains.

The Golf, for instance, is obtainable with powertrains starting from a turbocharged 1.5-liter petrol four-pot to a 2.0-liter diesel 4 with 114 bhp.

It might additionally pave the way in which for the T-Roc to obtain its first plug-in hybrid powertrain. The Golf’s line-up pairs the 1.5-litre petrol unit with a 19.7kWh (usable capability) battery and a 107bhp e-motor for a mixed 201bhp and 88 miles of electrical vary.

Hybridizing a well-liked mannequin – the T-Roc was VW’s second best-selling SUV final yr, and SUVs accounted for 47% of its complete 4.8 million gross sales – would absolutely assist the agency meet stricter fleet- emission targets coming into impact in Europe. from this yr.

It requires a producer’s complete automotive gross sales for the yr to common emissions of 93.6 g/km CO2, down from the 95 g/km requirement of the previous 5 years.

The present T-Roc’s powertrains all emit greater than 100 g/km, whereas the Golf eHybrid PHEV is simply 6 g/km.

An electrical model shouldn’t be anticipated to be supplied, regardless of Volkswagen beforehand trademarking the ID Roc title. This hole within the model’s lineup is anticipated to be crammed as an alternative by an upcoming mannequin based mostly on a growth of the ID 3’s MEB platform and due in 2026.