VW introduces small SUV
Volkswagen’s new T-Cross model – described as an ‘urban crossover’ – will go on sale in Ireland next month, an addition at the smaller end of the Volkswagen’s SUV family.
There will be a three-engine line-up the smallest being a 1.0-litre 95hp petrol engine starting at €22,495, followed by the 1.0-litre 115hp petrol engine (111g/km) starting at €24,495. A 1.6-litre 95hp diesel will round up the model range for Ireland, starting at €25,295.
Sitting on VW’s MQB platform at 4110mm long it is 54mm longer than the Polo, 138mm higher and it comes with a luggage compartment that holds between 385- and 455-litres thanks to a sliding rear bench that can be moved by 14cm. Fold these rear seats back and this capacity grows to 1,281 litres of storage space.
The trim lines in the T-Cross mark a departure from the usual ‘Trendline’, ‘Comfortline’ and ‘Highline’ specifications. In the T-Cross the entry point is known as ‘T-Cross’, followed by the ‘Life’ starting at €24,550, ‘Style’ starting at €26,795 and ‘R-Line’ starting at €27,995.
Specification highlights include on the ‘Life’ model – 16” alloy wheels, 8” infotainment system, App Connect, Climatronic Air Conditioning, 2 USB interfaces and Adaptive Cruise Control. ‘Style’ models add items such as 17” alloy wheels, LED headlights, and a Chrome package, while the ‘R-Line’ model gains 17” Sebring wheels R-Line exterior package and within this trim, customers can opt for optional 18” wheels and an R-Line Interior package.
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