Volkswagen’s current highest selling product is the Polo and Vento. Still, it lacks a model in the compact SUV segment. The Volkswagen T-Cross Compact SUV has been spied in ready production models and has already been teased by VW. The global launch of this SUV is expected this year. Check out more details of the upcoming SUVs.
The Volkswagen T-Cross compact SUV was recently teased by VW and has been spotted various times without much camouflage. For a long time, VW had a compact SUV pending. Most of the brands have their cars in this segment including Hyundai, Mahindra, Renault and more. Globally, the compact SUV goes by the name of T-Cross Breeze. Speculations say that the SUV might be unveiled in October, following the India launch in early 2019. In India, it would have similar features and mechanics as of the Polo GTI. Features like the Virtual Cockpit and more would come in this one too. Currently, the known SUVs in this segment are Hyundai Creta, Renault Duster and Nissan Terrano. While Creta has the largest share here, the T-Cross would find difficult to compete with it. In this article, we give more details of the upcoming SUV.
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Volkswagen T-Cross – Design
In terms of design, the SUV will get some styling elements from T-ROC. It will get a larger and wider grille, diamond cut alloy wheels, grilled square lamps and a flatter roof. Globally, the body will be used on the Volkswagen’s MQB AO platform. In India, it will not get the global body platform. The leaked image suggests that the SUV will feature big fog lamps with the usual logo in the middle of the front grille flanked by LED lamps. The photo also shows a skid plate, which is an upcoming styling element in most of the SUVs. It will get a fixed black roof with roof rails. For competing in India, it will also feature an Electric Sunroof. No photo of the rear body of the SUV is released yet.
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Volkswagen T-Cross – Features
In terms of features, it will get the same ones in the new-generation Volkswagen Polo. Volkswagen T-Cross might get the Active Info Digital Cockpit Display, touch-screen infotainment system, electric sunroof, automatic climate control and more. In terms of safety, it might get 6-airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, Hill assist and Traction Control. Most of these features are available in T-Cross’s competition, so it is likely to have most of them.
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Volkswagen T-Cross – Engine Specs
| 1.0 Litre Turbocharged | 2.0 Litre Petrol | 1.5 Litre TDI | |
| Engine | 999cc | 1996cc | 1498cc |
| Power | 112 BHP | 200 BHP | 89 BHP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 400 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed Manual/6-speed DSG | ||
| Mileage | 18 KMPL | 12 KMPL | 18 KMPL |
Coming to the engines, it is likely to get the 2.0 Litre petrol engine, that produces 200 BHP worth power. Indian version can also get 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged unit churning out 112hp power and 175Nm torque. The same is expected to be mated to a 5-speed manual or 6-speed DSG gearbox propelling the front wheels. The 1.5-litre turbodiesel will also be offered in the SUV. It will mostly come with manual and dual-clutch transmissions.
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Volkswagen T-Cross – Expected Price
| Price (ex-showroom) |
Rs (9 Lakhs to Rs 13 Lakhs
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Given the expected specs, features and competition, Volkswagen will most likely place it in the range of Rs 9 Lakhs to Rs 13 Lakhs. Like the Polo, Volkswagen T-Cross will also emerge as a very competitive player. However, T-Cross will be a late entrant in this segment and is required to have all the latest safety features and technology for a proper competition.
Volkswagen T-Cross – Competition
Given the price, the T-Cross will compete with Hyundai Creta, Renault Duster, Nissan Terrano and the upcoming Jeep Renegade. This segment is currently developing and that too at a very alarming rate. So, Volkswagen has to ensure that T-Cross gets most of the features to give up the competition. If seen, Creta offers the highest number of features currently amongst the competitors.
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