TEASED! Popular next-gen family SUV to gain hybrid powertrain to fend off the Toyota Corolla Cross, Hyundai Kona and Lexus UX: 2026 Volkswagen T-Roc teased for the first time ahead of imminent reveal

Volkswagen has published its first official teaser image of the forthcoming next-generation T-Roc small SUV ahead of its expected reveal at this year’s Munich motor show in September.

It shows the side profile of a new T-Roc that’s completely covered in black and yellow camouflage. It’s notably more raked at the rear compared to the outgoing model.

Despite this first official teaser image from Volkswagen, imagery of the new top-seller has already leaked online without any camouflage.

These screenshots of a now-deleted YouTube video were shared on Spanish forum website Cochespias.

The new Volkswagen T-Roc clearly has a family resemblance to the new Tiguan, which launched in new, third-generation guise earlier this year in Australia.

There’s a sporty-looking front end with an aggressive grille set-up, as well as LED headlights that are connected by an LED strip light.

Around the side the new T-Roc has a more swoopy, almost coupe-like rear end than the outgoing model. There are still sharp body lines and cladding around the wheel arches.

At the back the tailgate design is reminiscent of the current Tiguan, as well as the electric ID.4 and ID.5. There’s a full-width LED light bar with an illuminated Volkswagen badge, along with ‘T-Roc’ written out on the tailgate.

Inside there’s a free-standing digital instrument cluster with no shroud, along with a large touchscreen multimedia display with touch-sensitive sliders for the volume and dual-zone climate control.

The gear selector has been moved behind the steering wheel, which allows for the centre console storage to be maximised.

Another noteworthy design element is the steering wheel features physical buttons, rather than the touch-sensitive units certain T-Roc models currently have.

For the powertrain options, Autocar reports that the new Volkswagen T-Roc will be the first model to use a new Toyota-style hybrid powertrain.

It’ll be able to drive the wheels with a petrol engine, an electric motor, or a combination of the two.

Autocar reports this new hybrid powertrain will also find its way into the Golf and Tiguan over the next two years.

Beyond the hybrid engine, it’s expected Volkswagen will also offer the new T-Roc with traditional combustion, mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains.

A high-performance R version is also likely in due course.

While Volkswagen is reportedly set to use the Munich motor show as the backdrop for the reveal of the new T-Roc, it’s also tipped to reveal the new ID.2X tiny electric SUV.