VW announces new T-Roc Convertible SUV

As SUVs grow ever more popular, companies are keen to explore niches in the market they may not have otherwise. We've had coupe SUVs, seven-seat SUVs, performance SUVs and offroading SUVs. The latest trend, however, could be the convertible SUV, as Volkswagen has announced a drop-top version of its T-Roc compact crossover.

Previewed only in concept form so far, the T-Roc cabriolet will be built in the first half of 2020. Volkswagen says the cabrio will be a 'highly emotional model'. We're not quite sure which emotions the brand wants us to feel, but for some, we suspect 'disgust' will be fairly high up the list.

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