Volkswagen T-Cross

The interior of the 2023 Volkswagen T-Cross is plain compared to its rivals but it isn’t unattractive. The cabin gets color trimmings that match the exterior paint scheme. The faux-leather seats lend a premium feel to the cabin. The car now come with a panoramic sunroof to allow more natural light enter the cabin. The dashboard is dominated by a 9.2-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay support. The AID allows customization of driver information. The door bins are massive for storage. The passenger’s seat comes with a neat under-drawer. The dashboard’s recess has a rubberized, anti-skid top. A lot of hard plastics have been used in the cabin to keep production cost low. But that doesn’t affect the feel of the cabin.

The exterior of the 2023 Volkswagen T-Cross conforms to the company’s latest design language. An oversized grille dominates the front. The styling looks somewhat similar to the Volkwagen Tiguan. The T-Cross is available in a single trim in the Philippines. It comes with all-round LED lights and 17-inch alloy wheels. The car retains the flowing roof design that’s now standard on almost all crossovers. The 2023 T-Cross is a rather big car in its segment. It comes with 185mm ground clearance that enables better negotiation of bumpy and potholed roads. The car is available in a number of attractive colors. 

The 2023 Volkswagen T-Cross has a spacious cabin. All five occupants can enjoy great headroom and legroom, unlike other compact crossovers that come with a crammed rear seat. The spacious cabin makes travelling in the T-Cross a pleasant experience. The rear seat is adjustable and can be folded down to yield more boot space. The 2023 Volkswagen T-Cross is mounted on a McPherson independent suspension in the front and a composite torsion-beam semi-independent system at the back. The suspension is well-tuned and offers a balanced ride. Under-thigh support on all seats is nice making long trips less tiresome. The air-conditioner cools the cabin pretty fast. 

The 2023 Volkswagen T-Cross is hauled by a four-cylinder, 1.5-litre petrol engine that produces 113 PS maximum power at 4,500 rpm and 145 Nm peak torque at 3,900 rpm. The motor is mated to a 6-speed automatic. Around town, the T-Cross is easy to drive car. The large windows aid forward visibility. The thick rear pillars do get in the way while reversing. But that doesn’t affect the overall ride quality. The gearshift is smooth and seamless. There are no hiccups. On the highway, the 2023 Volkswagen T-Cross is easily among the best performers in its segment. The ride quality is smooth and supple. A bit of wind noise does enter the cabin though. The engine is a bit slow in response. But once it gathers the torque, there’s no stopping it.

The 2023 Volkswagen T-Cross is one of the best equipped cars in its class regarding safety features. It comes with six airbags for all-round protection. Other features include antilock braking, 360-deegree camera, front and rear parking sensors, front impact beams, adaptive cruise control and blind-spot detection. The car comes with front and rear crumple zones that absorb the energy during a crash, leading to maximum passenger protection.

The 2023 Volkswagen T-Cross is a feature-rich car that offers nice travelling comfort. Compact crossovers are easy to handle, particularly within the city. At a starting price of ₱1.34 million, the T-Cross is pegged at a higher price band. But considering the features on offer and comfort, the car is certainly worth its price. The T-Cross comes with three-year/100,000km warranty, and a one-year free emergency roadside assistance. The car shares most of its components with other Volkswagen models, making spares easily available. All these factors make the 2023 Volkswagen T-Cross a worthy car to buy.