Volkswagen has
opened the order books for its new T-Cross baby SUV in Europe, which aims
straight at small families and younger customers. The new VW T-Cross is
available to order with the 1.0-liter TSI engine in two configurations: 93 hp with a five-speed manual or 113 hp with a six-speed manual
transmission. The latter can be optioned with a seven-speed dual-clutch
automatic transmission while both engine options come fitted with a gasoline
particulate filter. Sadly, there’s no all-wheel drive option.
VW will also give
customers the chance to secure one of the 200 limited “1st Edition” models. The
winners will be picked from a lottery, with the company planning a special
handover event on April 12 at the Autostadt Wolfsburg.
Based on the same
MQB-A0 architecture with the Polo, the new VW T-Cross is slightly bigger than
the compact city car but features the same wheelbase. Compared to the bigger
T-Roc, the T-Cross is 127mm shorter.
VW makes big claims
about the new T-Cross’ practicality as its latest SUV features a sliding rear
seat for more legroom or more luggage space and a higher seating position than
the Polo. Boot volume is rated between 385lt to 455lt with the rear seats in their
normal position.
The interior also
features things like four USB ports, wireless charging, an eight-inch
infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster and a more powerful ‘Beats’
sound system. Driver assistance systems include the Pedestrian Monitoring and
City Emergency Braking, Lane Assist, Hill Start Assist, Blind Spot Monitor and
more as standard.
Prices for the new
2019 VW T-Cross start from € 17,975 in its
home market in Germany.
