NEW VW T-Cross review – better than a T-Roc? | What Car?

The VW T-Cross has been given some big updates for 2024, but how does it stack up against other small SUVs, including the Ford Puma and Volkswagen T-Roc? Watch our in-depth review of the new T-Cross to find out.




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Video chapters:
0:00 VW’s small SUV range
1:33 Facelift changes
2:27 Engine choices
3:15 Interior review
4:20 T-Cross tech
5:45 Visibility and storage
7:12 Rear seats
8:19 Boot space
9:41 Performance
11:10 Driving impressions
12:30 T-Cross over a T-Roc?
13:34 Rivals
13:59 Trim levels and VERDICT

[RasheedKhan-hexx]

Just came back from a working holiday in Italy and had one for a week. Comfort is fine, 6 hours on Italian roads can get a bit rattly but I wasn't too creased up or creaky at the end of a day's driving. Power is fine. Judging by the 5 speed manual gearbox I must have had the base engine; not much acceleration but managed to reach and hold decent speed on the motorway. Maneuverability is fine. Threading through narrow streets in Tuscan villages was a doddle as was parking etc. Overall I would say I was grateful to this little car for keeping my journey uneventful and getting me wherever I needed to be in safety and comfort.

[mikadavies]

Starting at £24, 000 but actually £30, 000 for the 1.5ltr that you are looking at...!! Does no-one see how mental these prices are.... A "jacked up" VW Polo for £30k! No wonder people are keeping their old cars for longer and NOT BUYING NEW CARS....

[kevinyoung]

Does not matter how good it is, fact is its too expensive for what it is. Overprided by about £10, 000 on the £31, 000 price tag of the model tested here.

[andrewfordrey]

I bought the T cross style, I believe it’s the only one that comes with iq matix lights with bars front and back plus iq drive assist. I think iq matrix light are extra on other models at around £1000

[vp]

This actually looks good in lower spec match trim. Like the chunky styling but it is looking abit tired inside

[awsinger]

I was going to go for the 6 speed manual but test drove the 5 speed 95ps and it was powerful enough for me and sits comfy on the motorway. Glad I saved my money, the entry level engine shouldn't be underestimated :)

[MLife]

Super review. I'm a bit annoyed that the 1.5 litre isn't available in Australia as that size car with a zippy engine would be a hoot.

[aldeacristian]

Considering a Cupra Formentor starts from around 30k for base spec with the 1.5 TSI and a base spec Formentor already has a lot of kit on it, it just makes the T Cross, Taigo and T Rog look like bad value for money

[David_Denali]

Glad they still offer the stick
Id never buy anything but manual or an AT for daily driving

[alessandrohudson]

I have one thing to say (actually two). The first one: Your T-Cross is much better (and more cheaper) than our in Brazil. The second one is that I didn't like the rear lights, seems like the Jeep Renegade. In this color with turbo engine and sport wheels gets nice.

Taigo in Brazil is named Nivus!!

[erics]

Does it have a spare wheel (essential until our roads are fixed) ?

[ivangalea]

So many errors! The R-Line doesn't have the front lower cornering lights unless you upgrade to the IQ Light LED Matrix Headlights.. Also, the 114hp engine is a DSG automatic, not a manual. And the yellow is actually called Rubber Ducky Yellow. But a nice car all the same!

[lionelfarres]

TSI 150 DSG is one of the best combo small 4 cylinders petrol engine and automated gear box, sharing the first place with the TCE 160 EDC 7 available on Renault Captur.

[OzgunDoganbaloglu]

You mentioned all important points. Thank you.for a good review.

[lewismc]

The size of those bezels around the infotainment display is just beyond laughable, same goes for the “upgraded” larger screen option. Can’t believe that in 2024, a new Dacia Duster has a nicer looking infotainment screen than a VW product! 🤣

[Brian-omhh]

I looked at one of these a year or so ago, prior to trying a Skoda Kamiq. The Kamiq felt wider internally, had way more rear passenger leg room, due to it's 5 inch longer wheelbase, which also offers a longer rear load bed with the rear seats folded. The T Cross didn't just "gel" for me, so I chose the Skoda....

[mitchreeves]

I've driven loads of different small SUV's in recent moments (Captur, Juke, T-Cross, Puma, Duster, Kamiq and Vitara).

For me, i thought the Vitara was the best. It's the only one that actually feels like an SUV. All the others feel like jacked up superminis (which they are).
I drove the 1.4T SZ5 mild hybrid with Allgrip and a manual transmission. It works excellently. Whats strange is car reviews give it such an average score. Other cars in the competion may have more upmarket interiors, but they dont look nor feel like an SUV nor do they feel like they will last (apart from the Duster, that car is excellent for the money and feels like it will last).

Only issue with the Vitara is the first years depreciation. It loses around £10k in 18 months but then holds onto its value well after that.

Duster is by far the best new car here for the money conscious, especially the new one they're bringing out. The best all rounder by far was the Vitara. There's so much kit on the car and its very nice to drive and cheap to run, you get 7 years warranty with Dacia and Suzuki too.

[cowtc]

Not sure why but every time I come across a T cross on the road, it’s been driven aggressively. Same with majority of Nissan Jukes

[graemetaylor]

had to switch off before watching the vid after you said the price ! £30.000.00 ffs

[whatthe]

Still got the bouncy torsion beam rear end???