Model Volkswagen T-Cross 85TSI Life
Engine 999cc 3cyl, dohc, 12v, turbo
Max power 85kW @ 5000-5500
Max torque 200Nm @ 2000-3500rpm
Transmission 7-speed dual-clutch
Weight 1240kg
0-100km/h 10.2sec (claimed)
Economy 5.4L/100km
Price $27,990
On sale Now
While the segment’s popularity has been exploding, and early adopters like Mazda, Subaru and Hyundai have been making hay with now-established nameplates like CX-3, XV and Kona, Wolfsburg has been noticeably absent.
Enter the T-Cross. Swanning into Aussie showrooms this month, it’s the opening salvo in VW’s small-SUV offensive which also includes the soon-to-arrive (and slightly larger) T-Roc.
The T-Cross is largely based on the Polo light hatch, which means MQB underpinnings and a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo with 85kW/200Nm powering the front wheels.
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