Everything you need to know about the Volkswagen T-Cross

Along with the announcement of its branding refresh, Volkswagen Philippines said that the all-new T-Cross SUV will be arriving in the country soon (May 26th, to be exact).

Following the T-Cross  world debut in 2018, the crossover has been recognized by different award-giving bodies due to its “multifaceted design and engineering excellence.” In 2019, it was took home the Best Compact SUV Award at the BusinessCar Awards in United Kingdom, the Best Exterior Volume Brand Award at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany, and the Compact SUV of the Year Award at the UOL Carros and L’Auto Preferita in Brazil. After a year, it was hailed as the Compact SUV of the Year at the 2020 Continental Tyres Irish Car of the Year in Ireland. The T-Cross also became the Compact Family Car category winner at the 5^th annual Cars.co.za Consumer Awards in South Africa.

The T-Cross is being manufactured in Volkswagen’s three key facilities in Brazil, China, and Germany. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the T-Cross sold around 300,000 units worldwide in 2020, which was 46% higher versus the 202,000 units that were sold in 2019. As of March 2021, it has officially rolled out to 55 countries. Aside from its global sales success, the subcompact SUV has also received a lot of positive reviews from motoring enthusiasts due to its impressive details and features that would definitely complement with the dynamic needs and lifestyles of its owners.

The T-Cross measures 4,218mm long, 1,760mm wide, and 1,599mm tall. It features a trendy exterior design that is accentuated by the radiator grille with chrome molding, LED headlights, roof rail, rear spoiler, panoramic sunroof, and alloy wheels. For better visibility, the T-Cross is also equipped with daytime running lights and front and rear fog lamps. Other exterior features include electric outside rearview mirror with side turn lamp, heat insulation glass, and intermittent front wiper. The T-Cross comes in five unique color variants: Syringa Violet, Tribu, Romance Red, Polar White, and Chinchilla Gray.

The vehicle’s 2,651mm wheelbase is the longest in the five-seater subcompact SUV segment here. The T-Cross can accommodate up to five people and 329 liters of luggage.

The SUV is upholstered with leather and fabric seats with six-way manual adjustment for the driver and four-way manual for the front passenger. An armrest is also installed at the front center location. All seats feature an ergonomic design that is easy on the back and relaxes the back muscles even on long rides. For added comfort, the T-Cross also comes with a manual air-conditioning system with pollen filter and rear vent.

Say goodbye to boring rides as the vehicle is also equipped with a 9.2-inch touchscreen infotainment display with radio, CD, and MP3 player, Aux-in, USB port, SD card slot, and four speakers. The vehicle’s infotainment system can also be connected to your smartphone through Apple CarPlay and Mirror Link so you can stream your personalized playlist while on the road.

The T-Cross also comes with a multifunction steering wheel and keyless entry/exit with push start system. For a safer and more comfortable driving experience, the cruise control automatically regulates the vehicle’s speed. You can also charge your phones and cameras in the vehicle through the two USB ports in the rear part of the center console and the 12V sockets. Other interior features include LED reading light, ambient light, multifunction display, power windows with one-touch up/down, and central door lock.

Under the SUV’s hood is a 1,498-cc Euro 6-compliant multi-point injection (MPI) gasoline engine with BlueMotion technology that helps in improving fuel economy and reducing emissions. The engine delivers a maximum power output of 113ps at 6,000rpm and maximum torque of 145Nm at 3,900rpm. The six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive system allow the vehicle to automatically adapt to the driving style and road condition for a more convenient and smoother drive. The T-Cross has the ability to accelerate from zero to 100kph in 13.3 seconds, up to a top speed of 185kph.

For better handling and high-speed performance, the T-Cross features a MacPherson independent suspension up front and a composite torsion beam semi-independent in the rear. The vehicle’s safety and reliability is also guaranteed by its ventilated drum brake up front and drum brake on the rear.

To decrease the risk of injuries in an event of a collision, the T-Cross is equipped with airbags in the front and front side. There's also a head curtain. It also comes with three-point seatbelts for the front and rear seats. To ensure the safety of your little ones, the T-Cross is also equipped with an Isofix child seat anchor. Additional safety features include electronic stabilization program with brake assistant, anti-lock brake system, hill hold control, anti-slip regulation, rear parking distance control, rear camera, autonomous emergency braking, emergency data recorder, and tire pressure monitor. To keep the vehicle secured from burglars, it comes with an engine immobilizer.

Crumple zones are also equipped at the front and rear of the shell to collect and disperse the impact energy during a collision and provide an enhanced protection to the occupants. With the help of its first-class safety features, the T-Cross has earned five-star ratings from the European New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the Australian NCAP, and Latin NCAP.

Volkswagen offers a low cost of T-Cross ownership as every purchase comes with a three-year or 100,000-km warranty (whichever comes first), two-year spare parts warranty, and once-a-year or 10,000-km preventive maintenance service (whichever comes first).

The Volkswagen T-Cross will be available in two variants: the MPI AT S and MPI AT SE. The T-Cross MPI AT S will be priced at P1.098 million, while the MPI AT SE will be offered at P1,198 million. As an introductory promo, Volkswagen Philippines offers an additional discount of P30,000 on both T-Cross variants for reservations made before its market launch.

While waiting for its upcoming launch in the country, you can check out the full specs of its two variants on the chart below.

SPECIFICATIONS	Volkswagen T-Cross 180 MPI AT S	Volkswagen T-Cross 180 MPI AT SE
Overall Length (mm)	4,218	4,218
Overall Width (mm)	1,760	1,760
Overall Height (mm)	1,599	1,599
Wheelbase (mm)	2,651	2,651
Engine Type	Four-cylinder, In-line, Multi Point Fuel Injection Gasoline Engine	Four-cylinder, In-line, Multi Point Fuel Injection Gasoline Engine
BlueMotion Technology	With	With
Displacement (cc)	1,498	1,498
Maximum Power Output (ps / rpm)	113 / 6,000	113 / 6,000
Maximum Torque (Nm / rpm)	145 / 3,900	145 / 3,900
0 to 100 km/h	13.3 seconds	13.3 seconds
Top Speed (km/h)	185	185
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	43	43
Emission Standard	Euro 6	Euro 6
Gearbox	Six-speed Automatic Transmission	Six-speed Automatic Transmission
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Steering System	Electronic Power Steering	Electronic Power Steering
Suspension	Front: MacPherson Independent Rear: Composite Torsion Beam Semi-Independent	Front: MacPherson Independent Rear: Composite Torsion Beam Semi-Independent
Brakes	Front: Ventilated Drum Rear: Drum	Front: Ventilated Drum Rear: Drum
Wheels	16-inch Alloy	17-inch Alloy
Tires	205/60 R16	205/55 R17
Radiator Grille	With Chrome Molding	With Chrome Molding
Headlights	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights	Without	With
Front Fog Lamp	Without	With Corner Light Function
Rear Fog Lamp	With	With
Electric Outside Rearview Mirror	With Side Turn Lamp	With Side Turn Lamp
Heat Insulation Glass	With	With
Front Wiper	Intermittent Control	Intermittent Control
Roof Rail	With	With
Rear Spoiler	With	With
Panoramic Sunroof	Without	With
Seat Material	Fabric	Leather and Fabric
Seats	Driver: Six-way Manual Front Passenger: Four-way Manual	Driver: Six-way Manual Front Passenger: Four-way Manual
Front Center Armrest	With	With
Reading Light	Without	LED
Ambient Light	Without	With
Multifunction Display	With	With
Infotainment	Eight-inch Touchscreen, Radio, CD, MP3, Aux-in, USB, and SD Card	9.2-inch Touchscreen, Radio, CD, MP3, Aux-in, USB, and SD Card
Connectivity	Apple CarPlay and Mirror Link	Apple CarPlay and Mirror Link
Speakers	Four	Four
12V Sockets	With	With
Rear USB Ports	With	With
Multifunction Steering Wheel	With	With
Keyless Entry/Exit with Push Start System	Without	With
Cruise Control	With	With
Air Conditioning System	Manual with Pollen Filter	Manual with Pollen Filter and Rear Vent
Power Windows	With One-Touch Up/Down	With One-Touch Up/Down
Central Doorlock	With	With
Airbags	Driver and Front Passenger	Driver, Front Passenger, Front Side, and Head Curtain
Seatbelt	Three-point	Three-point
Isofix	With	With
Electric Stabilization Program	With Brake Assistant	With Brake Assistant
Anti-lock Brake System	With	With
Hill Hold Control	With	With
Anti-slip Regulation	With	With
Rear Parking Distance Control	With	With
Rear Camera	Without	With
Immobilizer	With	With
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Without	With
Emergency Data Recorder	With	With
Tire Pressure Monitor	With	With
Available Body Colors	Polar White, Chinchilla Gray	Syringa Violet, Tribu, Romance Red, Polar White, Chinchilla Gray
Price	P1,098,000	P1,198,000

 

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