Product Introduction
T-Cross is a small SUV launched by SAIC Volkswagen. It is built on the Volkswagen MQB A0 platform and officially launched in April 2019. It is targeted at young consumers and focuses on "trendy design + practical space". It mainly fills the gap in Volkswagen's SUV field below US$21,000 and competes with models such as Honda XR-V and Toyota C-HR.


Front Face Design
VW T-Cross adopts a geometric honeycomb grille with sharp geometric LED headlights. The interior of the lamp cavity is angular, and the upturned eyebrows create a sharp look. LED headlights are standard for the entire series, and high-end models support automatic headlights and turn assist lights, which are highly recognizable at night.
The lower surround adopts a through-type chrome trim and black guard plate to enhance the sense of layering and sportiness.
Body Design
The body size is 4218×1760×1599mm, the wheelbase is 2651mm, and it adopts a sword-shaped double waistline design. The upper waistline runs through the door handle to the taillight, and the lower waistline is concave to enhance the three-dimensional sense, creating a tough and dynamic visual effect. The side skirts and wheel eyebrows are made of black anti-scratch plastic trim, which takes into account practicality and crossover style.
16-17-inch aluminum alloy wheels are available. The high-end models use cool black cut wheels with sharp edges and corners, matched with 205/55 R17 tires, and the posture is stable and majestic.


Tail Design
The roof is equipped with a large spoiler, and the edge is painted in bright black, forming a visual connection with the rear window glass.
The through-type taillight design connects the light groups on both sides through black decorative strips. The interior of the lamp cavity uses an "L"-shaped LED light strip, which is highly recognizable when lit at night.
The rear surround uses a combination of black plastic trim + silver guard plate. The bottom silver guard plate simulates the diffuser shape to enhance the sporty atmosphere.
Chassis Design
The front suspension of T-Cross is a McPherson independent suspension, the subframe adopts a spindle beam structure, and the rear suspension is a torsion beam non-independent suspension. The adjustment is biased towards comfort, taking into account daily commuting and lightly complex road conditions.
The chassis is highly flat, the engine underguard and the guards on both sides of the chassis are complete, the oil pipeline is hidden in the guard, and the exhaust pipe is fully insulated, effectively reducing wind noise and road impact.
The minimum ground clearance is 150mm, and the passability is better than ordinary cars, but slightly inferior to some urban SUVs.

Interior Design
The interior and core configuration of the VW T-Cross continue the pragmatic and technological style of German cars: the interior design is practical, and the materials and craftsmanship are balanced in the same class; the hierarchical configuration of the steering wheel and instrument panel meets the needs of different budgets; the central control screen covers comprehensive functions, and the air conditioning control retains physical buttons to take safety into consideration; the gearbox is maturely matched, and the 1.5T+DSG combination achieves a good balance between power and fuel consumption.


Three-Spoke Multi-Function Steering Wheel
The VW T-Cross 300TSI DSG luxury version comes standard with a leather-wrapped steering wheel, which has a full grip and an ergonomic button layout. The left side integrates volume adjustment, voice assistant, and multimedia switching functions, and the right side supports cruise control/adaptive cruise (high configuration) control, with crisp button feedback.
Dashboard
The 10.3-inch FPK full LCD instrument is exclusive to the 300TSI luxury version, with a resolution of 1280×480 and supports three theme modes (classic, sports, and navigation). It can display navigation maps or vehicle information in full screen, and the interface switching is smooth.
The 1.5L model is equipped with a traditional mechanical pointer instrument as standard, and a 3.5-inch monochrome driving computer screen in the center, which displays basic information such as fuel consumption and battery life. The clarity and functionality are slightly inferior to the full LCD version.


Central Control Screen
The high-end 9.2-inch touch screen supports multi-touch and gesture sliding, and the physical shortcut keys (home, volume, return) are retained on the left. Functions include CarPlay/Android Auto wireless interconnection, online navigation, voice control (wake-up word "Hello Volkswagen") and Beats audio system (6 speakers).
The 1.5L Comfort Edition and below models are equipped with an 8-inch touch screen, equipped with a CNS 2.0 system, supporting wired mobile phone mapping, and a simple interface logic.
The screen adopts a floating layout, with an inclination of 5° toward the driver's side to reduce reflection interference and good display clarity under strong light.
Air Conditioning Control
The air conditioning control area is located below the central control screen, retaining the physical knob + button combination, and supports blind operation. The left knob adjusts the temperature, the right knob controls the air volume, and the middle button can quickly switch between internal circulation, front/rear windshield defogger, dual-zone synchronization and other functions.


Dual-Power Gearbox Solution
1.5L+6AT combination:
The manual mode is activated by the button on the right side of the gear lever, and the shifting logic is clear, which is suitable for mountain roads or scenes that require power control.
1.5T+7DSG combination:
The gearbox provides three driving modes: economy/standard/sports. In sports mode, the shift speed is increased to 3000rpm, and the steering wheel shift paddles are used to enhance driving pleasure. There are occasional setbacks in low-speed congested sections, but this has been greatly optimized through software upgrades.
Front Seats
The low-end model (Fashion Edition) has fabric seats, while the mid-to-high-end models (Comfort Edition and Luxury Edition) are upgraded to imitation leather. The top-end luxury version has enhanced seat wing support, which is suitable for long-distance driving.
The driver and passenger seats of the entire series are manually adjusted (height, front and back, backrest), and the top-end luxury version also provides front seat heating function, which significantly improves practicality in winter.


Rear Space
Head and leg space: Taking a 175cm tall user as an example, the head space is about one fist, and the leg space is one fist and four fingers. The flat floor design greatly improves the comfort of the middle passenger, which is better than most competing products of the same level.
The rear width is 1430mm. When fully loaded with three people, the comfort of passengers on both sides is good, but the middle position is suitable for short-distance emergency use because the backrest is hard and there is no independent headrest.
The mid-to-high-end models are equipped with rear air outlets, and dual USB charging ports (including Type-C) are integrated at the bottom to support simultaneous charging of multiple devices.
Panoramic Sunroof
All mid-to-high-end models (Comfort Edition and above) are equipped with an openable panoramic sunroof, the front half of which supports electric sliding/lifting, with a light-transmitting area of 0.57㎡ and an opening length of 380mm, which effectively improves the lighting and ventilation efficiency in the car.
The low-end fashion version is not equipped with a sunroof, and the mid-to-high-end models use panoramic sunroofs to enhance the sense of spaciousness, becoming one of the differentiated competitive advantages in the same class.


Rear Seats
The seat material is configured in stages with the front seats (low-end fabric, mid-to-high-end imitation leather), with delicate stitching and soft seat padding, suitable for family users.
The entire series is equipped with 2 sets of ISOFIX+Top Tether interfaces, located on both sides of the rear seats, to support the quick installation of child safety seats.
The rear seats are equipped with three height-adjustable headrests and three-point seat belts as standard, and the middle seat is equipped with a two-point seat belt, which meets the national safety standards.
Trunk
The regular volume is 329L, which can easily accommodate 2 22-inch suitcases + 1 cabin bag; after the rear seats are folded down, it can be expanded to 1319L, with a depth of 1600mm, which can meet the needs of moving or camping equipment loading.
The trunk opening width is 1020mm and the ground height is 720mm. It is more convenient than some competitors when carrying heavy objects, but it is slightly challenging for shorter users.

Comparison Of Competitive Products
Compared with Honda XR-V, Tukai has richer configuration but slightly higher fuel consumption; compared with Geely Binyue, it has a better brand value retention rate but lacks aggressive power; compared with BYD Yuan UP, it has no range anxiety and is more suitable for users with inconvenient charging. Its core competitiveness lies in "balanced without shortcomings" - space, power, configuration, and value retention rate are all at the upper-middle level of the same level, suitable for pragmatic consumers who refuse to compromise.

Product Details




















| ● Standard configuration ○ Optional -- None |
T-Cross 2023 Model Facelift 1.5L Manual Fashion Edition | T-Cross 2023 Model Facelift 1.5L Automatic Fashion Edition | T-Cross 2023 300TSIDSG Comfort Edition | T-Cross 2023 300TSIDSG Deluxe Edition |
| Basic Parameters | ||||
| Manufacturer | SAIC Volkswagen | SAIC Volkswagen | SAIC Volkswagen | SAIC Volkswagen |
| Level | Small SUV | Small SUV | Small SUV | Small SUV |
| Energy type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Environmental protection standards | National VI | National VI | National VI | National VI |
| Time to market | 2023.05 | 2023.05 | 2023.06 | 2023.06 |
| Maximum power(kw) | 81 | 81 | 118 | 118 |
| Maximum torque(N-m) | 141 | 141 | 250 | 250 |
| Engine | 1.5L 110 horsepower L4 | 1.5L 110 horsepower L4 | 1.5T 160 horsepower L4 | 1.5T 160 horsepower L4 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual | 6 gears, hand-in-one | 7-speed dry dual clutch | 7-speed dry dual clutch |
| Length*Width*Height (mm) | 4218*1760*1599 | 4218*1760*1599 | 4218*1760*1599 | 4218*1760*1599 |
| Body structure | 5-door 5-seater SUV | 5-door 5-seater SUV | 5-door 5-seater SUV | 5-door 5-seater SUV |
| Maximum speed (km/h) | 185 | 182 | 190 | 190 |
| WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption (L/100km) | 6.07 | 6.37 | 5.66 | 5.66 |
| Vehicle warranty | Three years or 100,000 kilometers | Three years or 100,000 kilometers | Three years or 100,000 kilometers | Three years or 100,000 kilometers |
| Car Body | ||||
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2651 | 2651 | 2651 | 2651 |
| Front wheelbase (mm) | 1533 | 1533 | 1533 | 1533 |
| Rear wheelbase (mm) | 1512 | 1512 | 1512 | 1512 |
| Body structure | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Car door opening method | Swing door | Swing door | Swing door | Swing door |
| Fuel tank volume (L) | 42.5 | 42.5 | 42.5 | 42.5 |
| Trunk volume (L) | 329-1319 | 329-1319 | 329-1319 | 212-1202 |
| Curb weight (kg) | 1215 | 1275 | 1335 | 1335 |
| Engine | ||||
| Engine model | EA211-DRZ | EA211-DRZ | EA211-DSV | EA211-DSV |
| Displacement (mL) | 1498 | 1498 | 1498 | 1498 |
| Displacement(L) | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Intake form | Inhale naturally | Inhale naturally | Inhale naturally | Inhale naturally |
| Engine layout | Horizontal | Horizontal | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Cylinder arrangement | L | L | L | L |
| Number of cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Air Supply | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Maximum horsepower (Ps) | 110 | 110 | 160 | 160 |
| Maximum power(kW) | 81 | 81 | 118 | 118 |
| Maximum torque(N-m) | 141 | 141 | 250 | 250 |
| Maximum torque speed (rpm) | 4100 | 4100 | 1750-4000 | 1750-4000 |
| Maximum net power (kW) | 81 | 81 | 118 | 118 |
| Fuel grade | 92# | 92# | 95# | 95# |
| Chassis/Wheels | ||||
| Drive mode | Front front drive | Front front drive | Front front drive | Front front drive |
| Front suspension type | Macpherson independent suspension | Macpherson independent suspension | Macpherson independent suspension | Macpherson independent suspension |
| Rear suspension type | Torsion beam type non-independent suspension | Torsion beam type non-independent suspension | Torsion beam type non-independent suspension | Torsion beam type non-independent suspension |
| Parking brake type | Handbrake | Handbrake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Front tire specifications | 205/60 R16 | 205/60 R16 | 205/55 R17 | 205/55 R17 |
| Rear tire specifications | 205/60 R16 | 205/60 R16 | 205/55 R17 | 205/55 R17 |
| Spare tire specifications | Not full size | Not full size | Not full size | Not full size |
| Active/Passive safety | ||||
| Main/passenger seat airbag | Main●/deputy● | Main●/deputy● | Main●/deputy● | Main●/deputy● |
| Front/rear side airbags | Front●/rear-- | Front●/rear-- | Front●/rear-- | Front●/rear-- |
| Front/rear head airbags (curtain airbags) | Front●/rear● | Front●/rear● | Front●/rear● | Front●/rear● |
| Tire pressure monitoring function | ●Tire pressure display | ●Tire pressure display | ●Tire pressure display | ●Tire pressure display |
| Seat belt not fastened reminder | ●Whole car | ●Whole car | ●Whole car | ●Whole car |
| ABS anti-lock | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Active braking/active safety system | -- | -- | ● | ● |
| Control Configuration | ||||
| Driving mode switch | -- | ●Exercise | ●Exercise | ●Exercise |
| Auxiliary/Intelligent Driving | ||||
| cruise system | ●Fixed speed cruise | ●Fixed speed cruise | ●Fixed speed cruise | ●Full speed adaptive cruise |
| Driving assistance images | ●Reversing image | ●Reversing image | ●Reversing image | ●Reversing image |
| Front/rear parking radar | -- | -- | Front--/rear● | Front--/rear● |
| Appearance Configuration | ||||
| Skylight type | -- | -- | ●Panoramic sunroof can be opened | ●Panoramic sunroof can be opened |
| Roof rack | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Key type | ●Remote control key | ●Remote control key | ●Remote control key | ●Remote control key |
| Keyless start system | ○ | ○ | ● | ● |
| Internal Configuration | ||||
| Full LCD instrument panel | -- | -- | ● | ● |
| LCD instrument size | ●8 inches | ●8 inches | ●10.2 inches | ●10.2 inches |
| Steering wheel material | ●Plastic | ●Plastic | ●Plastic | ●Genuine leather |
| Steering wheel position adjustment | ●Manual up and down + front and rear adjustment | ●Manual up and down + front and rear adjustment | ●Manual up and down + front and rear adjustment | ●Manual up and down + front and rear adjustment |
| Multifunction steering wheel | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Seat Configuration | ||||
| Seat material | ●Fabric | ●Fabric | ●Leather/fabric mix and match | ●Imitation leather |
| Rear seats fold down | ●Proportional inverted | ●Proportional inverted | ●Proportional inverted | ●Proportional inverted |
| Front/rear center armrest | Front●/rear-- | Front●/rear-- | Front●/rear-- | Front●/rear-- |
| Lighting Configuration | ||||
| Low beam light source | ●Halogen | ●Halogen | ●LED | ●LED |
| high beam light source | ●Halogen | ●Halogen | ●LED | ●LED |
| Adaptive high and low beam | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Headlight height adjustable | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Delayed turn off of headlights | -- | -- | ● | ● |
| Car interior ambient lighting | -- | -- | ●Monochrome | ●Monochrome |
| Glass/Rear View Mirror | ||||
| Exterior rearview mirror function | ●Electric adjustment | ●Electric adjustment | ●Electric adjustment ●Rearview mirror heating |
●Electric adjustment ●Rearview mirror heating |
| Sensing wiper function | -- | -- | ●Rain sensor type | ●Rain sensor type |
| Front/rear electric windows | Front●/rear● | Front●/rear● | Front●/rear● | Front●/rear● |
| One-touch window lifting function | ●Whole car | ●Whole car | ●Whole car | ●Whole car |
| Window anti-pinch function | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Car vanity mirror | ●Main driver ●Co-pilot |
●Main driver ●Co-pilot |
●Main driver + lighting ●Co-pilot + lighting |
●Main driver + lighting ●Co-pilot + lighting |
| Interior rearview mirror function | ●Manual anti-glare | ●Manual anti-glare | ●Manual anti-glare | ●Automatic anti-glare |
| Intelligent Internet | ||||
| Central control color LCD screen | ●Touch LCD screen | ●Touch LCD screen | ●Touch LCD screen | ●Touch LCD screen |
| Central control screen size | ●8 inches | ●8 inches | ●9.2 inches | ●9.2 inches |
| Satellite navigation system | -- | -- | ● | ● |
| Navigation traffic information display | -- | -- | ● | ● |
| Bluetooth/car phone | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Mobile phone interconnection/mapping | ●Support CarPlay ●Support CarLife ●Original interconnection/mapping |
●Support CarPlay ●Support CarLife ●Original interconnection/mapping |
●Support CarPlay ●Support CarLife ●Original interconnection/mapping |
●Support CarPlay ●Support CarLife ●Original interconnection/mapping |
| Voice recognition control system | -- | -- | ●Multimedia system ●Navigation ●Phone |
●Multimedia system ●Navigation ●Phone |
| Media Entertainment | ||||
| Multimedia/charging interface | ●USB ●Type-C |
●USB ●Type-C |
●USB ●Type-C |
●USB ●Type-C |
| Number of USB/Type-C interfaces | ●1 in the front row/2 in the rear row | ●1 in the front row/2 in the rear row | ●1 in the front row/2 in the rear row | ●2 in the front row/2 in the rear row |
| Speaker brand name | -- | -- | -- | ●Beats |
| Number of speakers | ●4 speakers | ●4 speakers | ●4 speakers | ●6 speakers |
