Volkswagen T-Cross Compact SUV Expected Launch, Price, Specs

Volkswagen Group has announced to launch a range of new cars in India from 2020-22. German brand will launch a range of new SUVs internationally as well as in the Indian market in the next few years. The company will launch an all-new entry-level SUV based on the T-Cross Breeze concept, which was first previewed at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The production ready Volkswagen T-Cross compact SUV will make its global debut in the second half of 2018, while European launch will take place in early 2019.  In fact, VW has already released the design sketch of this SUV. Underpinning Volkswagen Group’s MQB-AO platform, the Volkswagen T Cross is essentially based on the new gen VW Polo hatchback and it will be the smallest SUV from the German carmaker.

For people not in the know, Volkswagen Group has announced to develop a low-cost MQB AO IN platform for Indian market. Skoda will produce this platform and it will be used to develop a range of new VW and Skoda cars for Indian market. The India-spec Volkswagen T-Cross will be based on this platform and is scheduled to be launched in 2020. Just to jog your memory, VW had showcased the Up! platform based sub-compact SUV concept – Taigun – for growing markets at the Delhi Auto Expo 2014. However, VW scrapped this SUV due to high development cost. Now, the company is planning to launch the T-Cross SUV to challenge the likes of Hyundai Creta and Renault Captur.

Volkswagen T-Cross India Features

LED headlamps
Large LED rings around the fog lights with
LED taillights
Full-width Grille
Wider wheel-arches
Integrated roof spoiler
Touchscreen infotainment system
Multi-functional steering wheel
Automatic climate control
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Volkswagen T-Cross India Launch

As per a latest report, Volkswagen Group will launch three new Skoda and three Volkswagen cars in the Indian market. The list will include a new VW compact SUV that will be stacked up against the Hyundai Creta and Renault Duster. Production-spec model of the vehicle will make its debut in the second half of this year, while the European launch is likely to take place in the first quarter of 2019. In India, Volkswagen Group will launch the T-Cross based on the heavily localised VW MQB AO IN platform. The company will unveil the India-spec model in 2020, while launch could take place in early 2021.

Volkswagen T-Cross Price in India

Unlike the T-Cross Breeze concept which was topless, the production-ready model will have the conventional SUV-ish design with fixed top and large roof rails. Most of the design elements from the concept will remain intact, and some of them could be carried over from the larger T-ROC SUV that was showcased at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. In India, the German carmaker will produce the vehicle on the heavily localised VW MQB AO IN platform.

The Volkswagen T-Cross price in India is expected to start from Rs 12 lakh for the base model and Rs 16 lakh for the high-spec trim. If launched at this price point, it will compete with Hyundai Creta and Renault Duster. Some upcoming new models such as Toyota CH-R and Skoda Vision X-based SUV will also give a tough fight to the vehicle.

Volkswagen T-Cross India Exterior

First unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, the Volkswagen T-Cross Breeze concept was a drop top mini-SUV. However, the production version will have a fixed roof, large roof rails and five-door. As mentioned above, the SUV will share a few design bits with the T-ROC SUV. Sporting SUV-ish and bold stance, the VW T-Cross could get a wide radiator grille, narrow headlamps with LED daytime running lights (DRLs) and LED rings around the fog lamps at the front end.

Towards the side, the SUV will feature large roof rails, pronounced wheel arches and a high ground clearance. Similar to its concept, the Volkswagen T Cross could be assembled with 19-inch aluminium wheels featuring a spiral design. At the rear end, the Polo based compact SUV might feature LED taillamps and a wide boot lid with integrated LED lights. The showcased concept was painted in ‘Summer Green Metallic’ shade. Read – 2018 Volkswagen Polo GTI Revealed

Volkswagen T-Cross India Dimensions

As far as dimensions are concerned, the new Polo based compact SUV measures 4,133mm in length, 1,798mm in width and 1,563mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,565mm. The car offers a luggage arear of 300-litres. Keeping Indian roads in mind, we expect this SUV to have a ground clearance of around 180-200mm. Read – Volkswagen Virtus Sedan To Replace Vento In India

Volkswagen T-Cross Breeze India Interior

Details and pictures of the interior of T-Cross are yet to be revealed, but it is expected to share features and design layout with the new Polo hatchback. Similar to the T-Cross Breeze concept, the production-ready model will feature the next-generation HMI (Human Machine Interface) along with new control interface. The system includes two separate screens – the Active Info Display for a freely programmable instrument panel and the Head Unit for infotainment system. The SUV also gets BeatsAudio sound system with high-end loudspeakers with Apple Carplay, Android Auto or MirrorLink connectivity. Read: New Volkswagen Passat – All You Need To Know

The concept model had a very hypothetical designing line with a huge floating media system that can be connected with the rider’s infotainment system. The center console has been designed keeping future needs in view. The door handles, too, have been designed in an intricate manner with large sized door pockets. One must note that it’s not clear whether aforementioned features will be offered on the production-spec version or not.

Volkswagen T Cross India Specifications

For the European market, the SUV will be made available with a range of petrol powertrains – a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder, 1.5-litre 4-cylinder and 2.0-litre turbo – sourced from the VW Polo GTI. The India-spec model, on the other hand, will initially come with petrol engine only. Volkswagen Group will introduce its new 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired to a 7-speed DSG dual clutch gearbox. This gasoline motor delivers a claimed power of 108.4bhp (110PS) against 175Nm of torque. It can mark 100kmph from standstill in 10.3 seconds. Check Out – Volkswagen T-ROC SUV Picture Gallery

With carbon emission (CO2) values of 115g/km, the showcased convertible model is claimed to offer a top speed of 188kmph. The new VW T-Cross diesel model is likely to get the stripped down version of the 2.0-litre TDI unit. The German carmaker will phase out the existing 1.5-litre diesel engine due to strict emission norms. It is expected that the India-spec model will get an all-new diesel unit. Read – New Vs Old Volkswagen Polo

Volkswagen T-Cross India Mileage

Volkswagen might launch its new premium SUV with both petrol and diesel engine options. The 1.0L TSI will be the petrol unit paired to a 7-speed DSG dual clutch gearbox and the diesel model will use a 2.0L TDI motor. The gasoline unit will deliver fuel economy between 16kmpl-18kmpl and the oil burner will return around 20kmpl – 22kmpl.

Volkswagen T-Cross Breeze India Competition

Measuring 4,133 meters in length, the VW T-Cross will also make its way to the Indian market. Though, its launch is likely to happen by 2020. In the premium SUV segment, Volkswagen’s new SUV will give a tough fight to the Hyundai Creta. It will also lock horns against the Renault Duster and Captur, Ford EcoSport and Jeep’s upcoming Renegade SUV.

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