Volkswagen unveils new 2024 T-Cross

Volkswagen presents the first information and photos of the new T-Cross: the car will go to customers with an updated design, expanded standard equipment, new features and a redesigned interior finished with high-quality materials. Sales will start in the first quarter of 2024.

Volkswagen T-Cross 2024

In just four years, the T-Cross has taken the lead among compact SUVs, with around 1.2 million buyers opting for the versatile Volkswagen. An average of 300,000 vehicles are produced annually. The T-Cross, which is also offered outside of Europe under the Tacqua and Taigun names, is currently one of the best-selling Volkswagen models in the world.

“We listened carefully to our customers and systematically built on the strengths of T-Cross. An updated look, a new infotainment system and better materials in the cabin allow the car to claim a higher segment. Our compact SUV offers plenty of space for five people, a large trunk, an economical engine and a high level of safety,” she said. Imelda Labbe, Board Member for Sales, Marketing and After Sales.

Modern look and new fresh colors

The updated T-Cross will be easily distinguished from the current production car thanks to the redesigned front and rear bodywork. New will be LED headlights with daytime running lights, as well as taillights with the same technology. IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights will be available for this model for the first time. The range of paints will also be changed, to which will be added three new bright colors - Grape Yellow and two metallics: Clear Blue and Kings Red.

Next-generation infotainment system and high-quality interior trim

The centerpiece of the interior of the new T-Cross is the "freestanding" infotainment display. The standard touchscreen has a diagonal of 8 inches, and in more expensive options - 9.2 inches. In addition, all versions of the five-door five-seater will now come standard with a digital cockpit.

In addition, as with larger Volkswagen models, the dashboard uses higher quality trim materials and the dashboard itself is now soft and pleasant to the touch. The same applies to the trim of the front door panels in the Style and R-Line versions. Manual air conditioning is standard, while Air Care Climatronic automatic air conditioning with illuminated touch-sensitive sliders is available as an option.

Compact and versatile, lots of space

The T-Cross has always stood out with its spacious and versatile interior in the compact SUV segment. With an advanced driving concept, thoughtful space for five, a rear seat that can be moved 140mm and a roomy trunk, this interior puts the T-Cross in a league of its own. When all seats are occupied, the T-Cross offers 385 to 455 liters of boot space when loaded up to curtain height.

Folding the rear seats (60:40 split) creates a flat-floor luggage compartment with a volume of up to 1,281 liters (up to the height of the front seat backrests). In addition, the front passenger seat backrest can be folded down as standard from the Life version. Then the luggage compartment has a length of 2398 mm and can accommodate everything from surfboards to paragliders.

Volkswagen has significantly increased the load capacity of the hook from 55 to 75 kg. The extra 20kg means you can easily tow a heavier trailer or transport e-bikes, for example. A detachable tow bar is available from the accessories list.

Travel Assist provides much more driving comfort

The new T-Cross is one of the few vehicles in its class to feature drive assist as standard on the Style and R-Line models (optional on the Life). Depending on the traffic and speed limit, the T-Cross can control the vehicle's speed by automatically accelerating and braking. Within the scope of the system, Travel Assist can also take into account speed limits, curves and roundabouts in its interventions. At the same time, Lane Keeping Assist can help keep the car moving. The new T-Cross with DSG transmission can navigate traffic on its own in stop-and-go mode.

LED headlights and taillights plus Digital Cockpit as standard.

Already the basic version of the T-Cross after the upgrade will be equipped with, among other things: LED headlights (instead of halogen), new LED taillights, a multifunctional camera, traffic sign recognition, a digital instrument panel and a new "standalone" infotainment display on all versions. On the Life version, 16-inch aluminum wheels and a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel complete the standard equipment. Even higher in the hierarchy are the Style (elegant) and R-Line (with sporty accents) options. After the upgrade, the T-Cross will be equipped with the well-known fuel-efficient TSI engines.

When will the new Volkswagen T-Cross hit showrooms?

PPre-sales will begin with the launch of the online compact SUV configurator in the first quarter of 2024. along with the introduction to the market by dealers. Despite many improvements, the new T-Cross will still be offered at a very attractive price.

The entire 2023 edition of the current iteration of Volkswagen's best-selling SUV is already sold out. The new vehicles that Volkswagen customers are currently configuring and ordering will already be upgraded and will be delivered in the first quarter of 2024. So Volkswagen is giving customers and the media a preview of the T-Cross update.

Source: Volkswagen