VOLKSWAGEN’S popular T-Roc is to receive a new diesel engine option, which produces 113bhp.

The 1.6-litre powerhouse, which pushes out 250 Nm of torque, is the fifth engine available for the SUV.

Paired with a six-speed gearbox, the option delivers a claimed emission level of 115 g/km. In the T-Roc, this 1.6-litre TDI is offered with front-wheel drive while the existing, more powerful 148bhp 2.0-litre TDI is currently available with 4MOTION four-wheel drive.

An MPG figure has yet to be announced.

This means customers can choose between three petrol engines and two diesel. The petrol line-up begins with a 1.0-litre TSI unit, also producing 113 bhp. Above it Volkswagen’s new 1.5-litre EVO engine, which features cylinder shut-down when the engine is under light load, is available for the T-Roc SE trim and above. The engine has an output of 148bhp and is available with a choice of seven-speed DSG or a six-speed manual gearbox.

But, with an output of 187bhp, the 2.0-litre TSI is still the most powerful engine in the range.

Every T-Roc is equipped with, as a minimum, an eight-inch colour touchscreen and Volkswagen’s Composition Media infotainment system. This allows simultaneous pairing of two compatible mobile devices and includes a CD player and DAB radio.

Also standard on all T-Rocs is Front Assist, which uses radar to scan the area in front of the car and will automatically apply the brakes in an emergency situation. This contributes to the T-Roc’s five-star maximum Euro NCAP safety rating. Halogen clear headlights with separate LED daytime running lights also feature, as does 2Zone electronic climate control and electrically heated and adjustable door mirrors.