Volkswagen T-Cross 2024– car dimensions: 4127 mm long, 1760 mm wide and 1573 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,267 kg. Braked towing is 1,100 kg.
The cabin has an 8-inch free-standing touchscreen as standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on most grades, plus a digital cockpit. Manual air conditioning comes on entry models while higher trims get dual-zone Climatronic. Adaptive cruise control, Front Assist automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, Lane Assist, Side Assist blind-spot warning with rear traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, Park Assist and a reversing camera are standard across the range in key markets. Travel Assist combines adaptive cruise and lane keeping for semi-automated driving.
Boot space is 385 litres with the sliding rear bench fully back, rising to 455 litres when slid forward. Fold the 60:40 rear seats for a flat 1281-litre load area. An adjustable boot floor helps create a level surface.
Braked towing capacity is 1000 kg on the 95 PS engine, 1100 kg on the 115 PS and up to 1200 kg on the 150 PS. Unbraked towing is around 630 kg. Towball download is 75 kg, enough for three e-bikes. Payload sits near 474 kg depending on specification. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is listed. this is a compact city SUV suited to light trailer or bike-rack use rather than heavy work.
The cabin feels practical and roomy for a compact SUV, with a sliding rear bench that moves 140 mm to balance passenger legroom or boot space. Soft-touch padded surfaces appear on the dash and doors in higher grades, paired with sports comfort seats that include manual lumbar support. Dual-zone Climatronic climate control and a digital cockpit come on upper trims for a cleaner, more modern feel. Heated front seats are available on select grades.
Petrol TSI engines only across the range.
Service intervals typically every 12 months or 15,000 km.
Euro NCAP 5-star rating from 2019 testing. 3-star in 2025 retest under updated criteria.
Standard safety includes front/side/curtain airbags, ESC, ABS, Front Assist AEB with pedestrian/cyclist detection, Lane Assist and ISOFIX anchors.
Fuel use centres on efficient petrol TSI engines available in 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre forms. Claimed WLTP combined figures sit in the mid-5 to low-6 l/100 km range depending on power output and gearbox. Real-world results commonly land a little higher in mixed driving.
Servicing follows a 12-month or 15,000 km schedule in most markets, with fixed or flexible options depending on the region. Brake fluid changes occur every two years. The car uses a cambelt that needs attention around the five-year mark.
Safety equipment is strong for the class. Multiple airbags, electronic stability control, multi-collision braking, tyre-pressure monitoring and a full suite of driver aids including adaptive cruise, lane keeping and Travel Assist appear as standard or near-standard on the updated model. Original Euro NCAP testing delivered five stars. a later retest under stricter rules returned three stars.
Living with the T-Cross is straightforward thanks to the versatile cabin and luggage area that expands when the rear bench folds. Galvanised bodywork carries a long corrosion warranty in many markets. Routine care stays simple with widely available parts and dealer networks.
Length 4127 mm, Width 1760 mm, Height 1573 mm, Wheelbase 2551 mm (T-Cross 2024 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, VW UK press kit, IE/AU brochures and autoevolution.