Volkswagen T-Cross crossover based on Polo will be released in 2018

German car manufacturer Volkswagen plans to introduce new compact crossover called Volkswagen T-Cross which will be built on the basis of Volkswagen Polo in 2018. As the main competitors of new compact crossover Volkswagen T-Cross, German concern should compete with Nissan Juke, Renault Saptur, Mazda CX-3 and many others. It will be difficult for Volkswagen to be in the most popular compact crossovers segment, which has quite a lot of simular models.

As the base engine of compact SUV Volkswagen T-Cross can be 1.0-liter TSI turbomotor capacity of 110 horsepower. Additional optional engines will be 1.5-litre petrol as well as diesel turbomotors. As gearboxes, you will be offered manual and automatic DSG transmissions with dual-clutch. Basic new compact crossover Volkswagen T-Cross will be front-wheel-drive and more top complete sets will be all-wheel drive.

It should be reminded that wheelbase length of Volkswagen Polo hatchback is only 2470 kilometers. However, German engineers decided to increase it by 90 mm for Volkswagen T-Cross making 2560 mm.