VW T-Roc 1.Generation 1.5 TSI OPF ACT Style 4MOTION DSG - Towing vehicle

Is a VW T-Roc 1.Generation 1.5 TSI OPF ACT Style 4MOTION DSG a good towing vehicle?

VW T-Roc 1.Generation  1.5 TSI OPF ACT Style 4MOTION DSG

You want to use the VW T-Roc also as a towing vehicle for trailers? In order to answer this question many different aspects, such as whether a trailer hitch (AHK) is available at all, the torque, and the maximum towing capacity.

The maximum towing capacity of this cars is given as 1600 kg and is thus quite sufficient for the "normal consumer". You can pull a small caravan with it, and also sometimes the moving trailer.
torque affects the VW T-Roc how much the trailer load affects acceleration. If you want to take the trailer off-road, all-wheel drive is absolutely essential. On surfaces where you would otherwise have no problems, the additional weight of the trailer quickly becomes noticeable and a real problem. It's a good thing that this automobile distributes the power over all four wheels.

The basic prerequisite - a trailer hitch - is given, because a corresponding device is already included in this deal.

Evaluation - is the VW T-Roc suitable as a towing vehicle?: The car has a maximum towing capacity of 1600 kg and can tow a maximum torque of 250 Nm. You can manage quite well in everyday life, but you should only pull heavy equipment over short distances because the torque alone is a bit tight and you run the risk of slowing down traffic considerably.

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