2024 Volkswagen T-Cross arriving early

The upgraded 2024 Volkswagen T-Cross will be priced from $34,990 drive-away when the facelifted light SUV arrives here in July – two months ahead of schedule.

While it may be a promotional rather than permanent figure, the entry-level Life variant’s sub-$35K drive-away price will save buyers several thousands of dollars compared to its list price of $33,990 plus on-road costs, which is nonetheless $3000 higher than the pre-facelifted T-Cross Life price.

The mid-range Style, meantime, will cost $37,490 plus ORCs (also up $3000), while the new R-Line flagship has been priced at $40,990 plus ORCs, making it the first time the German brand’s smallest SUV has eclipsed the $40K barrier before options.

The extra outlay brings buyers refreshed exterior and interior designs, improved cabin materials and a new-generation infotainment system.

Headline equipment for the base Life grade includes a digital instrument cluster, 8.0-inch infotainment display, DAB+ digital radio, wireless smartphone charging, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters, synthetic leather upholstery, automatic LED headlights, power-folding door mirrors and 16-inch alloy wheels.

Standard safety and driver-aid highlights include front assist (AEB), lane assist, adaptive cruise control, travel assist, side assist, rear traffic alert, park assist, proactive passenger protection and a reversing camera.

The T-Cross Style comes with all of this as well as IQ.Light Matrix LED headlights, 17-inch alloys, chrome roof rails, an illuminated grille strip, keyless access, ambient lighting, dual-zone climate-control air-conditioning, discover media navigation system, digital cockpit pro, wireless app-connect and voice control.

At the top of the tree, the inaugural R-Line flagship adds a sportier bodykit and 18-inch alloys, R-Line interior treatment, multiple drive modes, dark tinted side and rear window glass and a Beats premium audio system.

Options are few and far between this time around, extending only to metallic or pearl effect paint ($600) for the Life and Style, plus the R-Line-exclusive Kings Red Metallic hue ($900).

All grades are powered by an unchanged 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine outputting 85kW/200Nm and driving the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

How much does the 2024 Volkswagen T-Cross cost?
Life – $33,990 (+$3000)/ $34,990 drive-away
Style – $37,490 (+$3000)
R-Line – $40,990 (new)
* Prices exclude on-road costs

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