2024 Volkswagen T-Cross facelift due here next year

The facelifted 2024 Volkswagen T-Cross light SUV has debuted ahead of its local launch.

Volkswagen Australia has confirmed the updated T-Cross is due in local showrooms in the third quarter of 2024 (July to September inclusive).

It is headlined by an updated front end inspired by larger Volkswagen SUVs – including the small T-Roc – with reshaped LED headlights, a full-width light strip, and a new lower bumper design.

Base variants will now come standard with LED headlights, replacing halogens, while flagship models offer adaptive matrix-LED units in Europe.

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The facelifted T-Cross introduces three new colours – grape yellow, clear blue, and kings red – while the updated look continues with new alloy wheel designs, X-shaped LED tail-light graphics, and a new rear bumper.

Inside, there is a redesigned dashboard with a freestanding infotainment system, akin to the updated T-Roc.

As before, it sports an 8-inch infotainment system – but a larger 9.2-inch widescreen display is now available as an option.

An 8-inch digital instrument cluster is now standard for base variants – replacing analogue gauges – with a carryover, larger 10.25-inch digital cluster for flagship variants.

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Volkswagen has also improved the cabin feel, replacing scratchier plastics with softer, higher-quality materials for the dashboard and front door trims.

The updated T-Cross will offer Volkswagen’s semi-autonomous Travel Assist system, which combines adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist for highway driving.

In Europe, the towbar load capacity has increased from 55kg to 75kg, which Volkswagen claims is intended for the transport of E-bikes and other heavier loads.

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Under the skin, the T-Cross remains based on the VW Group’s smaller MQB A0 platform, sharing its underpinnings with the Polo hatch, the one-size-up Skoda Kamiq small SUV, and the Audi A1.

In Australia, the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol three-cylinder engine producing 85kW and 200Nm will remain, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Overseas, the updated model will continue to offer manual transmission options and a more powerful 110kW/250Nm 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol borrowed from the Golf and T-Roc.

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VFACTS new-car sales data reveals the T-Cross has been performing well in the light SUV segment, with 3042 units sold year-to-date.

It currently holds the fourth position, trailing behind the Mazda CX-3 (8030), Kia Stonic (3953) and Hyundai Venue (3266), while the Suzuki Jimny follows closely behind with 3027 sales.

The 2024 Volkswagen T-Cross facelift is due to arrive in Australia in the third quarter of next year, with local details – including pricing – to be announced closer to its launch.

Below: The current 2023 Volkswagen T-Cross

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