The Volkswagen T-Cross 2025 has arrived in Australia with a higher price tag, more advanced technology and better safety equipment as part of a mid-life overhaul.
UPDATE, August 21, 2024: Volkswagen Australia has now confirmed national pricing for all three versions of the T-Cross.
Initially, only the basic T-Cross Life model was listed for sale nationwide, while the higher-end models were listed for prices excluding on-road costs.
The current Volkswagen T-Cross range, which includes the Life and Style, has been bolstered by the addition of a new R-Line variant, which is no longer just an option pack.
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The T-Cross R-Line is depicted throughout
The price of the T-Cross Life has increased by $3000 $33,990 before on-road costsor $34,990 drive away.
The T-Cross Style’s list price has increased by $4,000. $37,490 before on-road costswith nationwide driving rates of $39,990 has now been introduced.
Newly launched as the flagship model, the T-Cross R-Line starts from $40,990 before on-road costs or $43,990 drive away.
See below for more details on the standard equipment highlights on the new T-Cross.
Price
| Model | Price before on-road costs | National shuttle bus price |
|---|---|---|
| Life of the 2025 Volkswagen T-Cross | $33,990 (+$3000) | $34,990 |
| Volkswagen T-Cross 2025 Design | $37,490 (+$4000) | $39,990 |
| Volkswagen T-Cross R-Line 2025 | $40,990 (NEW) | $43,990 |
Transmission system
There are no changes to the Volkswagen T-Cross’ powertrains for 2025, which remain the same from the pre-facelift model.
| Volkswagen T-Cross 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Engine type | 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine |
| Power | 85kW |
| Torque | 200Nm |
| Transmission process | Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive |
Effective
There are no updated fuel consumption figures for the Volkswagen T-Cross, although the car’s performance is said to remain unchanged until 2025.
| Volkswagen T-Cross 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption (combined cycle) | 5.4L/100km |
| Fuel type | Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 95 (RON) or higher |
| Fuel capacity | 40L |
Size
Volkswagen Australia has yet to release updated dimensions for the facelifted T-Cross.
Below are the dimensions of the old model.
| Volkswagen T-Cross 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4108mm |
| Width | 1760mm |
| Height | 1583mm |
| Wheelbase | 2563mm |
| Trunk space (with seats up) | 385L |
| Trunk space (seats folded down) | 1281L |
| Towing capacity (unbraked) | 630kg |
| Towing capacity (with brakes) | 1100kg |
Maintenance and Warranty
The Volkswagen T-Cross comes with a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty in Australia.
While Volkswagen Australia has yet to release details on servicing intervals and pricing for the 2025 T-Cross, the 2024 model requires servicing every 15,000km or 12 months (whichever comes first).
Older models will be subject to a fixed price for the first year of service, detailed below.
| Service interval | Price |
|---|---|
| 15,000km/12 months | $442 |
| 30,000km/24 months | $647 |
| 45,000km/36 months | $550 |
| 60,000km/48 months | $1032 |
| 75,000km/60 months | $550 |
Volkswagen Australia says it will also offer three- and five-year service plans for the T-Cross, although pricing is yet to be confirmed.
Safety
The Volkswagen T-Cross received a five-star ANCAP safety rating in 2020, based on tests conducted in 2019. This rating expires after six years.
The results recorded 97% for adult occupant protection, 85% for child occupant protection, 81% for vulnerable road users protection and 80% for safety assistance systems.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Automatic emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise control
- Travel support
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go plus lane keeping on highways
- Blind Spot Monitoring (NEW)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (NEW)
- Parking assist (NEW)
- Active passenger protection system (activates if an imminent collision is detected, NEW)
- The window and roof slide closed with a small gap.
- Fasten your seat belt in the front seat
- Hazard lights activated
- Rear camera
Standard equipment
The Life of the 2025 Volkswagen T-Cross Comes standard with:
- 16-inch ‘Nottingham’ alloy wheels
- LED headlights (NEW)
- Automatic headlights (NEW)
- Electric folding door mirrors
- Ambient lighting with spotlights (NEW)
- Roof rails
- Leather multi-function steering wheel with shift paddles
- 8.0 inch digital instrument cluster
- 8.0 inch infotainment touchscreen
- Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Wireless smartphone charging
- Manual climate control
The T-type more:
- 17-inch ‘Manila’ alloy wheels
- Matrix LED headlights with adaptive headlights (NEW)
- Radiator grille strip with daytime running lights (NEW)
- Chrome plated roof rails
- Open the door without a key
- Dual zone climate control
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with widescreen map function
- Satellite navigation (NEW)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (NEW)
- Voice control (NEW)
R-T-Cross variations achieved:
- 18-inch ‘Misano’ alloy wheels
- R-Line interior and exterior styling
- Rear privacy glass
- Multiple driving modes
- Beats Sound System
Color
The following paint options are available for the 2025 T-Cross:
- Pure white
- Golden grapes
- Metallic Transparent Blue (+$600)
- Kings Red Premium Metallic (+$900)
- Metallic Silver Reflector (+$600)
- Metallic Smoke Gray (+$600)
- Deep Black Pearl Effect (+$600)
