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Most compact Volkswagen SUV is better than ever: the new T-Cross is now available to order

Volkswagen is now opening pre-sales of the visually and technically enhanced T-Cross. The distinctive exterior design of the SUV has been sharpened, and the standard LED headlights and LED tail light clusters are also new. In addition, the vehicle interior features a new dash panel with higher-quality surfaces and a new infotainment system generation. At the same time, Volkswagen has extended the standard equipment of the T-Cross, of which around 1.2 million units have been sold in just three years. The most compact Volkswagen SUV is again characterised by a particularly attractive price/performance ratio. Prices in Germany for the T-Cross start at 23,250 euros. Delivery is planned to start in the first quarter of 2024.

The new T-Cross will be offered with three efficient turbocharged petrol engines (TSI). They deliver 70 kW (95 PS), 85 kW (115 PS) and 110 kW (150 PS) respectively. There is a choice of four equipment lines: T-Cross, Life and the two top-of-the-range versions Style (elegant) and R-Line (sporty). The three colours Grape Yellow, Clear Blue Metallic and Kings Red Metallic are new.

Versatile and spacious for family and leisure. The interior of the T-Cross impresses with its proven operating concept, well-arranged space for up to five people, a rear bench seat that can be moved by 140 mm and an extremely flexible luggage compartment. When all the seats are occupied, the T-Cross offers a luggage compartment capacity of between 385 and up to 455 litres when loaded up to the height of the rear bench seat. When the rear bench seat is folded down (60:40 split), this creates a flat load area with a stowage volume of up to 1,281 litres (loaded up to the height of the front seat backrests). In addition, the front passenger seat backrest can be folded down as standard (from the Life specification and above / only for left-hand drive vehicles). The continuous load area from the rear to the front is then 2,398 mm long and can stow everything from a surfboard to a medium-size ladder.

Increased drawbar load for greater freedom when transporting e-bikes. Volkswagen has significantly increased the drawbar load of the T-Cross from 55 to 75 kg. This additional 20 kg increases the maximum load that can act vertically on the removable ball coupling (optional). The new T-Cross therefore offers greater scope towing a heavy trailer. At the same time, the maximum permitted weight of bicycles that can be transported on a carrier mounted on the ball coupling is also increased – something that is particularly important for transporting e-bikes.

Travel Assist offers significantly improved comfort

The new T-Cross is optionally equipped with Travel Assist for greater longitudinal and lateral vehicle control. Depending on the traffic ahead and the permitted speed, the T-Cross can control the vehicle’s speed with automatic acceleration and braking. Within the system limits, Travel Assist can also include speed limits, bends and roundabouts in its control interventions. At the same time, Lane Assist can help to keep the vehicle in its lane. The new T-Cross can automatically perform stop-and-go operations when fitted with the DSG.

The T-Cross equipment variants: The significantly enhanced T-Cross base version already includes new features such as LED headlights (instead of halogen), LED tail light clusters, Dynamic Road Sign Display, a Digital Cockpit measuring 20,3 cm (8.0 inches) across the diagonal, a now floating infotainment system display (also with 20.3 cm diagonal), USB-C interfaces and Park Assist at front and rear. The base model of the product line is powered by the 70 kW TSI engine.

The Life version is positioned above this. Here, the new additional equipment details include the 16-inch Nottingham alloy wheels, logo projectors in the exterior mirror housings and smartphone app integration via Mirror Link. The drive power for the T-Cross Life is also provided by the 70 kW TSI engine as standard. The base price for this version in Germany is 25,150 euros.

The top versions Style and R-Line now come as standard with new technologies in the form of the IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights (R-Line: standard only in Germany) with cornering and all-weather light functions, offered for the first time in the T-Cross. The new light functions also include welcome and goodbye light animations. Additionally, both top models include as standard new 17-inch alloy wheels in specific designs (“Manila” for Style, “Valencia” for R-Line), exterior background lighting, as well as LED tail light clusters with dynamic turn signal and brake light functions. The new T-Cross Style exudes stylish elegance, while the T-Cross R-Line underlines its sporty character with its R-design bumpers.

The extended infotainment equipment of the two top models include a touch display with a diagonal of 23.4 cm (9.2 inches), the 25.4 cm Digital Cockpit Pro (10 inches), App-Connect for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (Wireless & Wired) and a mobile phone interface.

Both versions are powered as standard by the 85 kW TSI engine (with seven-speed DSG). The T-Cross Style is available in Germany from 29,465 euros, the T-Cross R-Line from 30,740 euros. The Life, Style and R-Line versions can be optionally ordered with the powerful 110 kW TSI Evo2 engine, which is delivered as standard in combination with a seven-speed DSG.

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5 Things The VW Taigun Facelift Could Get From The New T-Cross


The Volkswagen T-Cross is closely related to the Taigun sold in the Indian market

Volkswagen has unveiled the near-production model of the new T-Cross compact SUV, which shares many similarities with the Volkswagen Taigun available in India. The two models have almost identical rear and side designs, as well as similar cabins. With these shared elements, it is likely that the facelifted Taigun will receive design and feature updates inspired by the newly revealed T-Cross. Here are the key enhancements expected in the global SUV:

1. Exterior Design

The most noticeable design change in the new T-Cross is the redesigned front fascia, which features sportier vertical LEDs in the bumper. Volkswagen may incorporate the same changes in the Indian version of the Taigun, albeit with a market-specific bumper design. The overall profile of the Taigun facelift might remain similar, except for the alloy wheels, which could be different. The T-Cross also introduces a new light signature for the connected LED tail lamps, which could be carried over to the Taigun facelift as well.

2. Interior Styling

The cabin of the new T-Cross does not differ significantly from the current Taigun, but there are some minor changes. The dashboard features a reworked and layered design, with a free-standing 9.2-inch touchscreen infotainment display replacing the integrated 10-inch unit in the Taigun.

Volkswagen has also incorporated more soft-touch materials in the cabin of the new T-Cross, which might also make their way into the facelifted SUV.

3. More Standard Features

While Volkswagen has not added any new features to the T-Cross, they have made several features available from the base-spec model. Standard features in the new T-Cross include LED headlights, LED tail lamps, a 360-degree camera, road sign display, digital driver’s display, and a touchscreen infotainment system. It is expected that some of these features will also be included as standard in the facelifted Taigun, bringing it in line with competitors like the MG Astor, Kia Seltos facelift, and Honda Elevate.

4. Better Safety

The current Taigun already boasts a 5-star safety rating in both Global NCAP and Latin NCAP, making it the safest compact SUV in India. However, the India-spec model does not currently offer any driver assistance systems. The new T-Cross, on the other hand, is equipped with advanced driver assistance features such as lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and auto emergency braking. It is expected that these safety features will be included in the facelifted Taigun as well, bringing it up to par with rivals that already offer ADAS technology.

5. Same Powertrains

The new T-Cross does not introduce any changes to the powertrain options. Volkswagen is likely to continue using the same pair of TSI engines and transmissions that are already available in the current Taigun.

The release of the new T-Cross is scheduled for early 2024 in the international market, and it is anticipated that the facelifted Taigun will be introduced in India by the end of 2024. The facelifted Taigun is expected to come with a higher price tag than the current model, which ranges between Rs 11.62 lakh and Rs 19.46 lakh (ex-showroom).

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2024 Volkswagen T-Cross Debuts With Upgraded Lights and New Touchscreen

The Volkswagen T-Cross may not be getting as much attention as other subcompact crossovers, but it has quietly become a success for the company, with 1.2 million units already delivered. In fact, the T-Cross is so popular that it’s already sold out for the entire year, even though it’s only July. Now, after approximately four years since its launch, the T-Cross is receiving a mid-cycle update to stay competitive in a challenging market.

The flagship R-Line trim of the 2024 T-Cross debuts with a new Grape Yellow solid color, which is accompanied by two new metallic paints: Clear Blue and Kings Red. The updates begin at the front of the car, where the T-Cross now comes standard with matrix LED headlights for the Style and R-Line models, and as an option for the lower-tier Life variant. These headlights are visually connected by a light bar that runs along the side of the Volkswagen badge.

In the future, VW will replace the old halogen headlights with non-adaptive LED headlights, which will be standard equipment on all T-Cross trims. Additionally, all versions of the T-Cross will feature silver underbody protection. The base model will come with 16-inch alloys, while the higher trims will receive larger 17-inch wheels.