2019 Volkswagen T-Cross

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New 2019 Volkswagen T-Cross joins brand’s SUV range

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/t-cross/94502/new-2019-volkswagen-t-cross-joins-brand-s-suv-range

 

The all-new VW T-Cross SUV sits below the larger T-Roc, rivalling the SEAT Arona and Kia Stonic

 

This is the all-new Volkswagen T-Cross, the latest and smallest SUV from the German brand. It’s a rival for the likes of the Nissan Juke, Citroen C3 Aircross and SEAT Arona and due to go on sale in the UK early next year priced from around £16,500.

It sits beneath the T-Roc in Volkswagen’s lineup and shares a lot of its mechanical running gear with the Polo supermini. It’s based on the same MQB A0 platform and measures in at 4,107mm long and 1,558mm tall, which makes it 54mm longer and 97mm wider than the Polo. Drivers also sit 100mm higher in the T-Cross than they would in the hatchback.

• New Volkswagen T-Cross prototype review

In the flesh its chunky wheel arches, boxy profile and tall bonnet give the T-Cross a more prominent SUV look than any of its rivals. On paper, at least, it’s also more practical; the 385-litre boot – larger than a VW Golf’s – can expand to 455 litres with the rear bench slid forward, while dropping the bench completely frees up 1,281 litres of luggage space.

“The T-Cross is about versatility – that’s its number one focus,” Felix Kaschutzke, T-Cross project for manager sales & marketing, told Auto Express. “This car is built for young, small families, the car is very versatile for these types of customers.”

To keep costs down, four-wheel drive will not be offered; all T-Cross models will be front-wheel drive. In the UK, buyers will get the option of a 94bhp or 113bhp 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. Both use a six-speed manual as standard, while a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic is available as an option.

While a 1.6-litre TDI engine is available to buyers on the continent, Volkswagen UK has decided against selling it over here due to the market’s shift way from diesel-powered cars. However, it could be offered later down the line if there is demand – along with the possibility of mild-hybrid technology, too.

• Best small SUVs and crossovers on sale

Inside, the overall design is recognisable from the Polo; a central touchscreen on the dashboard gives access to all of the car’s functions and is offered in two sizes: 6.5 and 8.0 inches. VW’s digital instrument cluster, called Active Info Display, is also available and will be standard on higher-spec models.

VW’s usual array of specs will make up the range in the UK, starting with entry-level S models and moving up through SE, SEL and R-Line trims. As standard all models will feature alloy wheels (sizes range from 16 -18 inches), blind spot monitoring, Bluetooth, air-con and four USB charging ports. Options include wireless phone charging, adaptive cruise control, keyless go and a sunroof.

VW is one of the last big car makers to add a compact SUV to its model range. Asked why it had taken so long for the German firm to develop the T-Cross, Kaschutzke cited production constraints and wanting to get the model set-up exactly how customers expect it to be: “It’s clear we are late with this car,” he said. “But this something we have done before. Usually we are not the first in the segment but we are usually the best,” Kaschutzke explained.

“What we made sure with the T-Cross is to make it a true SUV, with SUV characteristics such as the seating position and versatility, this is the number one priority we have with the car,” he added. “This is the difference between this car and other competitors – we are doing it differently.”

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Smaller version of a Tiguan?

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Hot Volkswagen T-Roc R previewed in official sketch

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/t-roc/99568/hot-volkswagen-t-roc-r-previewed-in-official-sketch

 

Volkswagen has confirmed that the hot version of its T-Roc SUV will debut at Geneva and go on sale soon afterwards

Volkswagen has released an official design sketch for its upcoming performance compact SUV, the T-Roc R. Due to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month, the new model will likely feature a revised exterior, a redesigned interior and a re-tuned version of the Golf R’s 2.0-litre engine.

This sketch is our first official glimpse at an undisguised version of the T-Roc R. It follows a stream of spy shots and an official teaser video from Volkswagen itself, confirming that an R version would eventually top the T-Roc range.

Early sightings of the sporty crossover showed a test mule dressed in the standard T-Roc body, with Volkswagen’s recent teaser video (and our most recent spy shots) featuring a disguised version of the production model.

Volkswagen’s latest sketch gives a reasonable indication of how the commercial model will look. Aside from the unrealistically large alloy wheels, we expect the new T-Roc R will adopt the wider track, lower ride height and “R-Line” panels detailed by the sketch.

Both Volkswagen’s official image and our spied test mules suggest that the new T-Roc R will draw inspiration from the latest Golf R. The front bumper of the new sketch shares the same “dog-bone” lower grille, whilst the test cars borrow the Golf R’s deeper rear bumper and quad exhausts.

Speaking at the annual “GTI Treffen” VW meet at Lake Worthersee in Austria in May 2017, Volkswagen’s Brand CEO, Herbert Diess, told Auto Express that the GTI brand will be reserved for performance-oriented hot hatchbacks, with the R brand showing more potential for expansion.

He said: “we have a second sub brand which is R. GTI has something to do with the hatch and this size of car – we shouldn’t expand this brand. For high-performance SUVs there is definitely customer demand. There are some premium cars there already that are quite successful. I agree that it is a good fit for the brand.”

We’ve already seen the VW Group’s attempt to capitalise on its forecasted customer demand for performance SUVs with the new Cupra Ateca. The first dedicated spin-off from SEAT’s new performance brand was released earlier this year and the VW T-Roc R will follow shortly, likely using the same powertrain.

If so, performance will come from the same 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine used by the Golf R. In the Golf, it makes 306bhp and 400Nm of torque and is transferred to the road through an all-wheel-drive system. It’s highly likely that this drivetrain will be transplanted into the T-Roc R, possibly in a slightly detuned state to prevent it from treading too firmly on the Golf’s toes.

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nice T Cross Comercial

 

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