Volkswagen T-Cross Review 2024

Volkswagen T-Cross At A Glance

4/5
Honest John Overall Rating
The Volkswagen T-Cross is comfortable and good to drive, as well as being fairly affordable by VW standards.

+Comfortable and easy to drive. Surprisingly practical and spacious. Excellent 1.0-litre petrol.

-More hard plastics inside than we'd like, diesel is noisy and unrefined.

New prices start from £16,995, brokers can source from £21,927
On average it achieves 96% of the official MPG figure

Given the breadth of Volkswagen’s range, the T-Cross was a late arrival into the small SUV sector in 2018. Up against the likes of the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur, the T-Cross mixes style with practicality in a package based on the Polo’s mechanical bits. Running costs are gentle on the bank balance and the T-Cross can save you further by acting as a family’s sole transport, which not many compact crossovers could claim to manage.

The T-Cross is Volkswagen's answer to the likes of the Nissan Juke and Peugeot 2008 - a small SUV that's designed to be practical, good to drive and have a dash of style too. 

Of course there's no shortage of small crossovers on the market, but the VW T-Cross makes a strong case for itself as the best around with a practical interior, excellent refinement and a great 1.0-litre engine. It's even reasonably priced against the competition, with prices starting at around £17,000.

Think of the VW T-Cross as a crossover version of the Polo and you get the idea of its size. Its compact dimensions (it measures 4235mm long and 1782mm wide) disguise a surprisingly spacious interior though. While its small size makes it great in supermarket car parks, it's big enough inside to make this a viable family car with space for kids in the back and a decent sized boot too - larger than a Ford Focus in fact.

While the interior is solid and well built, there's quite a lot of hard plastic which is a little disappointing given the 'premium' image. There are a few other small things like the exposed bolts for the base of the back seats.

Thankfully, driving the Volkswagen T-Cross is an easy experience. It's safe and feels very reassuring at motorway speeds where it happily cruises along with little road or wind noise. But what makes the T-Cross stand out is the excellent 1.0 TSI engine - available in two versions. 

The three-cylinder unit gives the VW T-Cross some much needed character and has a surprising turn of pace for such a small engine. That combined with a slick manual gearbox means the Volkswagen T-Cross can actually good fun if you go for the more powerful engine. There is also a 1.6 TDI but unless you're doing mammoth mileages, but it's not particularly refined with lots of noise and vibration making its way into the cabin. We'd recommend sticking with the petrol, as the diesel feels like an afterthought. 

Thanks to the entry-level S model, the Volkswagen T-Cross has a competitive starting price against its rivals. Indeed, the T-Cross will tick a lot of boxes for buyers who want a vehicle that is comfortable, practical and enjoyable to drive but still compact in size. It makes an ideal family motor and is cheap to run too. We think one of it's the best small crossovers on the market right now.  

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Volkswagen T-Cross handling and engines

Driving Rating
The Volkswagen T-Cross is easy to drive and pleasantly smooth, even at higher speeds.

Volkswagen T-Cross 2024: Handling and ride quality

The T-Cross feels very assured and stable at motorway speeds, happily keeping up with fast flowing traffic. Here it's very quiet and relaxed, adding to the feel that it’s a compact crossover capable of being used as your only family car and on longer trips without it leaving you worn out.

Models with larger 18-inch wheels do not have their ride quality undermined by the bigger rims. Even so, we prefer the extra comfort provided by the 17-inch wheels used on the SE and SEL models. 

Overall, the T-Cross is better controlled than a Kia Stonic, so it deals well through undulations and over crests. There's also plenty of grip in corners to make it decent fun when you want it to be, and the steering has a satisfying weight to it. As for the brakes, they work reassuringly strongly with a firm, measured pedal action.

Volkswagen T-Cross 2024: Engines

There are 95- and 115PS versions of the 1.0 TSI and the more powerful unit has a six-speed gearbox rather than a five-speeder. The five speed has a slightly better shift, but both are rewardingly positive. There is also the optional seven-speed DSG which flicks through the gears smoothly.

Both TSI engines work keenly through the rev range and have enough low-rev pull to make you feel they are stronger than their modest capacity would suggest. Another petrol option is the 150PS 1.5 TSI engine, which is only offered in the SEL and R-Line models.

While a 1.6 TDI was added to the range shortly after launch, unless you're doing big mileages, we'd opt for the 1.0 TSI. It's a far nicer engine all round and gives the T-Cross some much need character. The 1.6 TDI on the other hand is noisy and lethargic.

Volkswagen T-Cross 2024: Safety

The Volkswagen T-Cross scored a 97 per cent result for adult occupancy safety and a very fine 86 per cent for child passenger safety. This contributed to an overall five-star rating.

All T-Cross models have twin front, side and curtain airbags, as well as a front passenger airbag cut-off switch to allow a rear-facing child seat to be placed here. This can be attached with an Isofix mount and there are a further two Isofix points on the outer rear seats.

Autonomous emergency braking wards off potential collisions, along with Lane Assist. There is also an e-call system to contact the emergency services in the event of a collision.

Engine MPG 0-62 CO2
1.0 TSI 110 - 9.9–10.8 s 112–136 g/km
1.0 TSI 110 DSG - 10.4–11.3 s 141–149 g/km
1.0 TSI 115 57–58 mpg 10.2–10.6 s 112–137 g/km
1.0 TSI 115 DSG 57–58 mpg 10.2 s 111–144 g/km
1.0 TSI 95 55 mpg 11.2–11.6 s 112–134 g/km
1.5 TSI 150 DSG - 8.5 s 118–138 g/km
1.6 TDI 95 67–69 mpg 11.9 s 110 g/km
1.6 TDI 95 DSG 69 mpg 12.5 s 110 g/km

Real MPG average for the Volkswagen T-Cross

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Average performance

96%

Real MPG

32–59 mpg

MPGs submitted

33

Volkswagen T-Cross interior

Interior Rating
A high driving position, easy to see out of and decent sized boot make the VW T-Cross a solid option.
Dimensions
Length 4108–4235 mm
Width 1799–1997 mm
Height 1584 mm
Wheelbase 2551 mm

Full specifications

Volkswagen T-Cross 2024: Practicality

The Volkswagen T-Cross makes a fair stab at giving you the sense of being in an SUV thanks to its driving position. There is height adjustment for the driver’s seat and the steering wheel moves for angle and depth, so finding the ideal seating position is easy.

It’s a little more elevated than a Nissan Juke, helped by the more upright seating position in the VW. This means you sit with hips and knees more at right-angles, which is good for comfort and helps create plenty of legroom for those in the back. There’s also lumbar support on all T-Cross models to further add to its comfort quotient.

The boot floor lies flush with the opening and helps provide the VW T-Cross with 455-litres of boot space. That means that there's enough space to cope with things like a child’s pushchair. Tip the 60/40 split and fold rear seat down and it frees up a maximum of 1281-litres of capacity.

Volkswagen T-Cross 2024: Quality and finish

Volkswagen’s reputation for classy interiors doesn’t take a hit with the T-Cross, but it’s not quite up to the standards set by the Golf. There is some evidence of cost-cutting such as the cheap-feeling, hard plastics used for the door panels and around the seat bases. They should last, but they just don’t look or feel as sturdy as they should.

The sense of being surrounded by a herd of bland plastic is most prevalent in the S and SE models that do without the more pleasant dash and door inserts of the SEL and R Line versions. However, you can spritz up the cabin with optional trim packs.

Volkswagen T-Cross 2024: Infotainment

An 8-inch colour touchscreen is standard in all Volkswagen T-Cross models. There’s a twin USB connector for your smart devices, plus Bluetooth and DAB radio. Every model also has Volkswagen Connect access smartphone apps via the car’s screen.

With all but the base S model, you get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to use your phones sat-nav and music. The SEL and R-Line trims come with satellite navigation included, though it’s hard to justify paying the extra for this nowadays when phones are just as adept at providing directions. You can also pay extra for an upgraded stereo with the Beats Soundpack. 

Volkswagen T-Cross value for money

Value for Money Rating
The VW T-Cross looks pretty good value, but the price soon builds if you want some desirable extras.

Volkswagen T-Cross 2024: Prices

A 1.0 TSI Volkswagen T-Cross from about a year old will cost from around £16,500 for a 1.0 TSI model in SE trim. This will be a car from a franchised dealer and with between 5000 and 10,000 miles on the clock.

If you’d prefer something newer still, a pre-registered or nearly new car with only a handful of miles under its wheels will cost around £20,800. This represents a £1000 saving on the new list price and you can drive away in the car straight away.

Moving up to the R-Line model brings a premium and you can expect to pay £24,000 for a pre-registered model. This is a saving of £700 on the list price with no need to haggle.

For those who would prefer to have a brand new VW T-Cross to collect from the dealer, the list prices are a shade higher than most of the Volkswagen’s rivals. This makes it a little more taxing on your savings if you buy outright, but the VW T-Cross should repay you with strong residual values when you come to sell.

More people who want a new Volkswagen T-Cross will use finance to drive off in the car. Volkswagen’s own finance offers hire purchase, contract hire and the firm’s own Solutions personal contract plan. The Solutions deals tend to require quite a substantial initial deposit from the customer, though this does then mean relatively affordable monthly payments over the duration of the deal. Volkswagen regularly offers deposit contributions to make these deals more tempting.

Volkswagen T-Cross 2024: Running Costs

The most frugal Volkswagen T-Cross models use the 1.6-litre turbodiesel engine. It offers up to 54.3mpg. However, most T-Cross buyers will opt for a petrol and the most efficient is the 95PS 1.0 TSI in the S and SE trims with five-speed manual gearbox that delivers up to 47.9mpg.

The cheapest Volkswagen T-Cross to insure is the base model S, which sits in group 8. It’s a welcome surprise to find the SE with the same 95PS 1.0 TSI engine sits in the same insurance band, and so do the turbodiesel-powered SE models.

A 115PS 1.0 TSI in SE trim resides in group 10, while the SEL version sits two bands higher. A 1.5 TSI Evo in this trim is group 16, while the diesel-engined models are in group 10. Go for the R-Line trim and they all sit one insurance band higher than the SEL models.

All of the petrol-powered Volkswagen T-Cross models come with a first-year Vehicle Excise Duty rate of £215 as they sit in band H. The diesel models are hit with a heftier first-year road tax bill of £540 as they do not meet the Real Driving Emissions 2 standard for nitrogen oxide emissions. All T-Cross models will pay £150 for road tax in subsequent years at current rates.

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Volkswagen T-Cross models and specs

Volkswagen offers four T-Cross trims, starting with the S that has 16-inch alloy wheels, electrically adjusted and heated door mirrors, LED rear lights and automatic headlights. You also get a sliding rear bench seat, air conditioning, electric windows all-round, and the 8-inch Composition Media infotainment touchscreen with Bluetooth and DAB radio.

The VW T-Cross SE gains 17-inch alloys, black-painted roof rails, and front foglights with cornering function. Inside, there’s a leather-bound steering wheel with remote controls for the stereo and infotainment, adaptive cruise control, driver fatigue warning, and Car-Net App-Connect. In addition to this, the T-Cross SEL has rear privacy glass, silver roof rails, front and rear parking sensors, and LED front lights. Front sports seats are fitted, along with climate control, Discover Navigation, and Car-Net Guide and Inform with a three-year subscription included. The VW T-Cross R-Line features 18-inch alloy wheels, unique body styling pack, and R-Line badges. A black headlining is used inside, as well as aluminium foot pedals, Carbon Flag seat cloth, and a 10.25-inch Active Info screen.

Dimensions
Length 4108–4235 mm
Width 1799–1997 mm
Height 1584 mm
Wheelbase 2551 mm
Miscellaneous
Kerb Weight 1245–1635 kg
Boot Space 455–1281 L
Warranty 3 years / 60000 miles
Servicing 10000 miles
Costs
List Price £16,995–£27,080
Insurance Groups -
Road Tax Bands B–F
Official MPG 55.4–68.9 mpg
Euro NCAP Safety Ratings
Adult -
Child -
Pedestrian -
Overall 5

Currently on sale

SUV
Version List Price MPG 0-62
Life 1.0 TSi 115 DSG Auto Start/Stop 5dr - - -
Life 1.0 TSi 115 Start/Stop 5dr - - -
Life 1.0 TSi 95 Start/Stop 5dr - - -
Match 1.0 TSi 115 DSG Auto Start/Stop 5dr - - -
Match 1.0 TSi 115 Start/Stop 5dr - - -
Match 1.0 TSi 95 Start/Stop 5dr - - -
R-Line 1.0 TSi 115 DSG Auto Start/Stop 5dr - - -
R-Line 1.0 TSi 115 Start/Stop 5dr - - -
R-Line 1.5 TSi 150 DSG Auto Start/Stop 5dr - - -
Style 1.0 TSi 115 DSG Auto Start/Stop 5dr - - -
Style 1.0 TSi 115 Start/Stop 5dr - - -
Style 1.5 TSi 150 DSG Auto Start/Stop 5dr - - -

On sale until April 2024

SUV
Version List Price MPG 0-62
1.5 TSI 150PS R-Line DSG 5dr £27,080 - 8.5 s
1.5 TSI 150PS SEL DSG 5dr £25,885 - 8.5 s
Black Edition 1.0 TSi 110 DSG Auto Start/Stop 5dr £25,820 - 11.3 s
Black Edition 1.0 TSi 110 Start/Stop 5dr £24,415 - 10.8 s
Black Edition 1.0 TSi 95 Start/Stop 5dr £23,520 - 11.6 s
Life 1.0 TSi 110 DSG Auto Start/Stop 5dr - - 10.4 s
Life 1.0 TSi 110 Start/Stop 5dr - - 9.9 s
Life 1.0 TSi 95 Start/Stop 5dr - - 11.2 s
Move 1.0 TSi 110 DSG Auto Start/Stop 5dr £25,505 - -
Move 1.0 TSi 110 Start/Stop 5dr £23,980 - -
Move 1.0 TSi 95 Start/Stop 5dr £23,205 - -
R Line 1.0 TSi 110 DSG Auto Start/Stop 5dr £26,470 - 11.3 s
R Line 1.0 TSi 110 Start/Stop 5dr £24,970 - 10.8 s
SEL 1.0 TSi 110 DSG Auto Start/Stop 5dr £24,570 - 11.3 s
SEL 1.0 TSi 110 Start/Stop 5dr £23,070 - 10.8 s

On sale until September 2023

SUV
Version List Price MPG 0-62
1.0 TSI 95PS SE 5dr £18,815 55.4 mpg 11.5 s
SE 1.0 TSi 110 DSG Auto Start/Stop 5dr £22,460 - 11.3 s
SE 1.0 TSi 110 Start/Stop 5dr £20,960 - 10.8 s
SE Edition 1.0 TSi 110 DSG Auto Start/Stop 5dr - - -
SE Edition 1.0 TSi 110 Start/Stop 5dr - - -

On sale until July 2022

SUV
Version List Price MPG 0-62
1.0 TSI 115PS R-Line 5dr £23,565 56.5 mpg 10.6 s
1.0 TSI 115PS R-Line DSG 5dr £25,065 56.5 mpg 10.2 s
1.0 TSI 115PS SE 5dr £19,565 57.6 mpg 10.2 s
1.0 TSI 115PS SE DSG 5dr £21,065 57.6 mpg 10.2 s
1.0 TSI 115PS SEL 5dr £21,665 57.6 mpg 10.2 s
1.0 TSI 115PS SEL DSG 5dr £23,165 57.6 mpg 10.2 s
1.0 TSI 95PS S 5dr £16,995 55.4 mpg 11.5 s
1.6 TDI 95PS SE 5dr - 68.9 mpg 11.9 s
Active 1.0 TSi 110 DSG Auto Start/Stop 5dr - - 11.3 s
Active 1.0 TSi 110 Start/Stop 5dr - - 10.8 s
Active 1.0 TSi 95 Start/Stop 5dr - - 11.6 s
United 1.0 TSi 110 DSG Auto Start/Stop 5dr £22,660 - 11.3 s
United 1.0 TSi 110 Start/Stop 5dr £21,160 - 10.8 s
United 1.0 TSi 95 Start/Stop 5dr £20,410 - 11.6 s

On sale until July 2021

SUV
Version List Price MPG 0-62
1.6 TDI 95PS R-Line 5dr - 67.3 mpg 11.9 s
1.6 TDI 95PS R-Line DSG 5dr - 68.9 mpg 12.5 s
1.6 TDI 95PS SE DSG 5dr - 68.9 mpg 12.5 s
1.6 TDI 95PS SEL 5dr - 68.9 mpg 11.9 s
1.6 TDI 95PS SEL DSG 5dr - 68.9 mpg 12.5 s
United 1.0 TSi 115 DSG Auto Start/Stop 5dr £22,660 - -
United 1.0 TSi 115 Start/Stop 5dr £21,160 - -

On sale until November 2020

SUV
Version List Price MPG 0-62
1.0 TSI 115ps First Edition 5dr - - -

Model History

July 2018

Volkswagen revealed T-Cross

It is based on the same platform as other Volkswagen Group products, with dimensions close to the latest Polo and smaller than the Volkswagen T-Roc. It shares the same smaller 1.0 petrol engines and 1.6 diesel engines with the rest of the range, while the platform can also cope with hybrid and electric architecture. Choice of five- and six-speed manual gearboxes and DQ200 7-speed dry clutch DSG.

Length: 4,108mm – 4,235mm; Width: 1,782mm (excluding mirrors); Width: 1,799mm (including mirrors); Height: 1,584mm; Wheelbase: 2,551mm.

Wheel and tyre sizes 16-inch with 205/60 R16 tyres. 17-inch with with 205/55 R17 tyres. 18-inch with 215/45 R18 directional tyres.

January 2019

1.5 TSI petrol added to T-Cross range

With 150PS, the four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine takes the T-Cross to 62mph in 8.5 seconds while top speed is 124mph.

Officially it'll return 44.0mpg on the combined WLTP cycle while emitting 118-119 g/km of CO2 (NEDC), depending on specification.

This new engine will be offered on the SEL and R-Line trims, and will be available exclusively with a 7-speed DSG transmission, bringing the number of engine and gearbox configurations for the T-Cross up to a total of six.

The 1.5-litre T-Cross starts at £24,910 RRP OTR in SEL specification, or from £26,810 RRP OTR for sportier R-Line trim. Both variants get front and rear parking sensors, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Front Assist, LED headlights and an 8.0-inch Discover Navigation infotainment system as standard, as well as two USB ports in the rear of the car. The R-Line trim adds sportier exterior styling, 18-inch ‘Nevada’ alloy wheels and a 10.25-inch Active Info Display for the driver.

February 2019

T-Cross First Edition launched

This exclusive First Edition model is reserved for the first 250 UK customers of Volkswagen’s newest model.

The T-Cross First Edition gets a beats sound system with 300-watt output and an extra subwoofer, Discover Media satellite navigation and LED headlights. Each of the exclusive 250 First Edition models will be finished in Pure White with silver roof rails and unique black styling throughout, with 18-inch ‘Funchal’ Adamantium alloy wheels. An exclusive decal on the car’s C-pillar further marks out the First Edition.

All T-Cross First Edition models are powered by Volkswagen’s frugal 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine with 115 PS, mated to a six-speed manual gearbox as standard. The T-Cross First Edition is priced at £23,150 RRP OTR.

March 2019

T-Cross prices announced

The spacious and flexible T-Cross opens for orders priced from £16,995 RRP OTR for the entry level S trim.

Model

Engine

Gearbox

CO2 g/km

Price (RRP OTR)

S

1.0 TSI 95 PS

5-speed manual

112

£16,995.00

SE

1.0 TSI 95 PS

5-speed manual

112

£18,795.00

SE

1.0 TSI 115PS

6-speed manual

112

£19,545.00

SE

1.0 TSI 115PS

7-speed DSG

111

£21,045.00

SEL

1.0 TSI 115PS

6-speed manual

112

£21,650.00

SEL

1.0 TSI 115PS

7-speed DSG

111

£23,150.00

R-Line

1.0 TSI 115PS

6-speed manual

115

£23,550.00

R-Line

1.0 TSI 115PS

7-speed DSG

112

£25,050.00

June 2019

1.6 TDI added to range

The 95 PS four cylinder 1.6-litre turbocharged diesel also has the highest torque peak yet seen in T-Cross, developing 250Nm versus the 115 PS 1.0-litre TSI’s 200Nm, across the same 1500-2500 rpm rev range. Economy is 52.9 mpg across both transmissions

Customers can also choose between a five-speed manual gearbox and a seven-speed DSG unit, although the majority are expected to take the manual option in the UK. The 0-62 mph time for the manual car is 11.9 seconds while the DSG-equipped car takes 12.5 seconds to cover the same sprint. In turbodiesel form, the T-Cross starts at £21,240 RRP OTR for the SE specification model.

April 2020

Volkswagen T-Cross Black Edition priced from £21,035

Based on the SE trim, the T-Cross Black Edition is available with the model’s 1.0-litre, three-cylinder petrol engines, meaning two power outputs and three gearbox options are on offer. The first of these 999cc petrol units provides 95PS and 175Nm and is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox, while the second has 110PS and 200Nm, and is available with a 6-speed manual gearbox, or a 7-speed DSG auto. Fuel economy and CO2 emissions (WLTP combined) figures are 48.7 mpg and 132g/km for both manual models, and 44.1mpg and 145g/km for the 110PS, 7-speed DSG.

The 95PS variant starts from £21,035, with the additional equipment of the Black Edition contributing to a value boost of more than £2000 for customers, given its modest £500 step-up in price over the SE trim.

On the outside, the T-Cross Black Edition has a bold appearance. It builds on the model’s already attractive design with black roof rails and door mirror housings, black trim across the front grille and bumper, and rear tinted glass from the B-pillar backwards for an upmarket look. A set of 17-inch ‘Manila Black’ diamond turned alloys and LED headlights complete the exterior package, replacing the halogen light units and ‘Clayton’ alloy wheels of the SE model.

Inside, the black theme continues, with stylish high gloss black and platinum grey ‘Transition’ decorative inserts in the dashboard, sports comfort seats with ‘Diag’ design seat upholstery in ‘Titan Black’, and carpet mats front and rear.

With personalisation high on the roster of the T-Cross’s attributes, customers can choose to further individualise their model and upgrade its equipment with options including a 300-watt, six-speaker and subwoofer sound system by beats (£445); 2-zone climate control (£875); and Volkswagen’s acclaimed Digital Cockpit (£385).

The standard colour for the model is Urano Grey, which complements the black and dark-coloured details outside and inside the T-Cross Black Edition. However the model’s full, nine-colour palette is available to Black Edition buyers, including more extrovert shades such as Makena Turquoise and Energetic Orange. Deep Black Pearl is available for those seeking the full black look.

In new Black Edition spec’ driver’s assistance also gets a boost over the standard equipment list of the T-Cross, with dynamic headlight range control included for the LED lights, as well as front and rear parking sensors, bringing added convenience over the already technology and convenience-packed compact SUV.

T-Cross Black Edition

Model

Price (RRP OTR)

0-62 mph

Top speed

CO 2 (WLTP combined)

Fuel consumption (WLTP combined)

Black Edition 1.0 TSI 95 PS 5-spd manual

£21,035

11.6 s

112 mph

132 g/km

48.7 mpg

Black Edition 1.0 TSI 110 PS 6-spd manual

£21,800

10.8 s

117 mph

132 g/km

48.7 mpg

Black Edition 1.0 TSI 110 PS 7-spd DSG

£23,300

11.3 s

117 mph

145 g/km

44.1 mpg

July 2020

Volkswagen T-Cross United edition announced

Based on the SE trim. Adds bespoke United badging and door sill protectors, ‘Dublin’ alloy wheels, voice control function and a Winter Pack – comprising heated front seats, a low washer fluid warning light and heated windscreen washer jets. Inside, the T-Cross United edition features bespoke grey and blue seat fabric, brushed stainless steel pedals and decorative interior inserts, as well as front and rear carpet mats. Further highlights include front and rear parking sensors as well as tinted glass. Priced from £20,410.

April 2021

Volkswagen T-Cross Active special edition priced from £21,035

Based on the SE model, the Active adds Discover navigation, Winter pack (including heated seats), parking sensors, privacy glass and electric folding door mirrors.

T-Cross ACTIVE

Model

Price (RRP OTR)

0-62 mph

Top speed

CO 2 (WLTP combined)

Fuel consumption (WLTP combined)

1.0 TSI 95 PS 5-spd manual

£21,035

11.6

112 mph

132 g/km

48.6 mpg

1.0 TSI 110 PS 6-spd manual

£21,800

10.8

117 mph

132 g/km

48.4 mpg

1.0 TSI 110 PS 7-spd DSG

£23,300

11.3

117 mph

146 g/km

44.0 mpg

January 2024

Volkswagen T-Cross Match launched

The new VW T-Cross Match sits above Life trim and has additional equipment including larger alloy wheels, metallic paint, tinted windows, rear view camera and keyless entry.

January 2024

Updated Volkswagen T-Cross on sale from £23,965

The new Volkswagen T-Cross has gone on sale, and comes with a revamped design, enhanced standard equipment, new technology features and a newly designed high-quality interior.

The updated T-Cross has new LED headlights, LED daytime running lights and LED taillight clusters. On the inside, the T-Cross gets a new eight-inch touchscreen, while the top-of-the-range version has a 9.2-inch display. The dash panel has also been redesigned.

Volkswagen has also increased the towbar load of the T-Cross from 55 to 75kg, offering greater scope for towing and carrying loads such as bicycles, including three e-bikes.

The new T-Cross is equipped with Travel Assist as standard, which means the T-Cross can control its speed with automatic acceleration and braking.

Three trim levels are available, Life, Style and R-Line, and all T-Cross models are powered by petrol TSI engines. Prices for the new T-Cross start at £23,965 for a T-Cross Life, £27,620 for a T-Cross Style and £28,555 for a T-Cross R-Line.

What to watch out for

05-12-2019:

Report of auto dipping headlights not working on a new VW T-Cross. Car in VW dealer's workshop for 2 days. They tried "all methods of test and searching technical updates." and tell the owner there is no problem when there is.

20-12-2019:

Report of some issues with new November 2019 VW T-Cross 1.0 DSG R-Line. 3 times recently the car has thrown up a series of error messages on the dashboard. The errors seem to be random and switching off the engine and restarting clears them. Owner booked into dealer who cleared the errors and took car for a test drive. No new errors were logged and the car was declared to be "repaired". Yet on picking it up and driving only a few metres owner was confronted with a new set of random error messages. Car stayed with the dealer who provided a courtesy car until it can be fixed. The errors all occured in wet and windy weather so owner thinks that rain is getting into the electrics and causing the errors. Also an annoying rattle/squeak from the passenger side of the car near the windscreen area. Dealer thought it was a loose connection with the air-vent on that side. Courtesy car was another T-Cross and it has exactly the same rattle/squeak from the passenger's side. The error messages on the dash turned out to be caused when the door sill plastic trim was fitted during assmbly of the car. This damaged insulation to the wiring, grounding one of the wires to the car body.

What does the Volkswagen T-Cross cost?

Buy new from £21,927(list price from £24,895)