2020 Volkswagen T-Cross price and specs

Volkswagen is close to offering a full SUV range. It has the Touareg and Tiguan at the top end, and the Golf-based T-Roc sitting in the middle.

Now, at the bottom end of the range, there’s the Polo-based T-Cross.

The brand’s new entry-level SUV goes head-to-head with the Mazda CX-3 and Nissan Juke, although it sacrifices some style in favour of luggage an occupant space compared to those two.

The T-Cross is available in just two variants, Life and Style, priced at $27,990 and $30,990 before on-road costs, respectively.

Pricing

• 2020 Volkswagen T-Cross 85TSI Life: $27,990
• 2020 Volkswagen T-Cross 85TSI Style: $30,990

All prices exclude on-road costs.

Engines

The 2020 Volkswagen T-Cross is available exclusively with a turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine. It produces 85kW of power and 200Nm of torque and is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

All T-Cross models are front-wheel drive.

Fuel Economy

The 2020 Volkswagen T-Cross consumes 5.4L/100km on the combined cycle. It requires 95RON premium unleaded fuel.

Dimensions

The 2020 Volkswagen T-Cross measures 4108mm long, 1583mm tall, and 1760mm wide.

Cargo volume measures 455L, expanding to 1281L with the rear seats folded.

Safety

ANCAP has recorded a rating of five stars for the T-Cross.

That’s based on Euro NCAP testing conducted in 2019, where the T-Cross received an adult protection score of 97 per cent, a child occupant protection score of 85 per cent, a pedestrian protection score of 81 per cent, and a safety assist score of 80 per cent.

All 2020 T-Cross models come standard with city-speed autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, as well as lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, anti-lock brakes, and front and curtain airbags plus a driver’s knee airbag. The 85TSI Style adds blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

Standard Equipment

The T-Cross 85TSI Life comes standard with the following features:

• 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Cruise control
• Reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors
• Wireless phone charging
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Automatic headlights
• Rain-sensing wipers

There are two option packages available. The $1900 Sound and Vision package adds a 300W Beats premium sound system, 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit and satellite navigation, while the $1200 driver assistance package adds:

• Adaptive cruise control
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Power-folding exterior mirrors
• Semi-autonomous parking assist

Over the 85TSI Life, the 85TSI Style adds the features of the driver assistance package plus:

• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Dual-zone climate control
• Power-folding exterior mirrors
• LED headlights
• Proximity entry with push-button start
• Paddle shifters
• Ambient lighting

The Sound and Vision package remains a $1900 option, while the $2500 R-Line package adds:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Black headliner
• R-Line bodykit

Servicing

The 2020 Volkswagen T-Cross is covered by Volkswagen’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

It requires servicing every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. A five-year servicing care plan is available, which costs $1800 for five years/75,000 km.