Charming small SUV range gets a facelift (Volkswagen T-Cross 2024 Review)

Volkswagen has facelifted and consolidated its most affordable SUV range, the small-stature T-Cross.

The range now includes the base Life, the midrange Style and a new-for-2024 R-Line variant. Prices are up - from $34,990 driveaway - though the new lineup has been treated to select tech and feature upgrades to go together with its mildly restyled look.

Power remains the thrummy 1.0-litre turbo three-pot outputting 85kW and 200Nm and at double-figures for the 0-100km/h it’s no rocket ship.

But as Chasing Cars’ Olek Novak discovers, the T-Cross charm is baked into its pleasing and quite practical format as well as a polished and rewarding on-road experience.

Time codes:
0:00 - Intro
0:16 - Facelifted
1:10 - New lineup
1:38 - Exterior
2:06 - Wheels
2:39 - Pricing
3:08 - Interior
4:25 - Displays
6:13 - Row two
7:30 - Boot space
8:00 - On road
8:48 - Powertrain
11:38 - Ride comfort
12:30 - NVH
14:12 - Ownership
15:12 - Verdict

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[DMT]

Don't be deterred by the 1 litre motor. Hired one last year for 7 days in Cape Town. Fantastic vehicle. Heaps of power, and there were 4 of us.

[rubyred]

I like the R line, in yellow of course.

[pjb]

No electronic parking brake? What year is this … 1990 ? 😮

[eponymous]

This seems to be the first car for a lot of inner east kids, not sure many people on their 2nd 3rd or 4th vehicle are snapping them up. You wouldn't progress from a golf or polo to something like this as the build quality just isn't there.
As others have said Kamiq is a far better proposition both financially and practically

[lucassitanggang]

My choice:
1. Citroën C3 Aircross ✅
2. Volkswagen T-Cross ✅
3. Toyota Raize ❌ no

[familyaccount]

With a 18% price increase on the mid spec model, and a 55% increase on the 5 year maintenance plan, this vehicle cannot present great value. The Skoda Kamiq offers far greater value with a 7 year warranty. No mention of significant warranty issues with the DSG gearbox and premature brake pad wear. You have to be stupid to spend money on this car (thanks Mara).😂

[GlowingTube]

For similar money you can buy the superior T-Roc.

[sidjyothi]

Always annoys me how all these cars have such small fuel tanks...40l? Effectively 35l can be put in, giving a driving range of 450km in real life. Meaning a servo visit every week....so annoying

[LaunchKaffee]

Still not good. Get a T-Roc or look for competitors, like the Toyota Yaris Cross or the Opel Mokka.

[toyotaprius]

Wouldn't a BYD Dolphin or Seagull not be better?