Big strides towards facelifted version of Volkswagen T-Cross. It is a compact SUV that is based on the Polo platform. Four years after its launch, the time has come for the German automaker to update it to keep it competitive in the face of increased competition.
Volkswagen is very careful in planning the life cycle of its products and 2023 seems to be the right year for the release of the restyling of the T-Cross. The facelifted version has been in development for some time and the images spotted show a prototype undergoing road tests, proving that the German automaker is close to releasing the new version. We assess the situation:
What the new Volkswagen T-Cross 2023 will look like
From the captured images of the 2023 Volkswagen T-Cross it can be seen that the bumper has been redesigned, featuring a larger lower air intake with a different grille. There mask is slightly wider and features a thin chrome strip connecting the headlights.
On higher-end models, the stripe may include a different lighting system. Even if the shape of the headlights remains the same, the German automaker has probably revised the design of the LEDs. With the restyling of the smallest SUV in the range, it seems likely that LED headlights will become standard equipment. At the rear, the lower bumper has been modified and the taillights have a new light design.
No specific information has been provided on the interior design of the Volkswagen T-Cross, but it is possible that the German company has made improvements in the quality of materials, on a par with what has been seen with the most recent of the T-Roc updatesas well as updates to the multimedia system software and digital instruments.
As for the engine rangeThe new facelift is expected to bring back the options currently available, including the 1.0 TSI three-cylinder engine offered in two different power outputs, along with the recently updated 1.5 TSI Evo2 four-cylinder engine. All versions will be front-wheel drive, with the option to choose between a manual or automatic gearbox.
Volkswagen T-Cross 2023: opinions and perspectives
There next generation of the Volkswagen T-Crossbased on the modular MQB-A0 platform, is expected to make its debut at the end of 2023. This model will be positioned in the range of the German automaker below the T-Rocwith the latter recently undergoing a mid-life facelift in late 2021.
The entry-level model of the Volkswagen T-Cross presents an essential package of equipment. This small SUV is equipped with electric exterior mirrors, an 8-inch touchscreen, manual air conditioning, four electric windows, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assistant. The Lounge package, on the other hand, includes 16-inch alloy wheels, rain sensors, a leather steering wheel and two USB-C ports in the rear area of the passenger compartment. The price of new Volkswagen T-Cross 2023 should be around 22,000 euros.
