Volkswagen adds value to T-Cross

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VOLKSWAGEN’S EXTENSIVE SUV range continues to expand, with a new model being added to the T-Cross range.

The T-Cross is VW’s most affordable SUV and since its Australian launch in May last year has proved a winner.

But VW won’t be resting on its laurels.

Based on the 85TSI Life variant, the T-Cross CityLife special model retains the more rugged features of the Life and adds polish and functionality.

Priced at $30,390 (plus on road costs), the T-Cross CityLife sits in the middle of the T-Cross range between the 85TSI Life ($28,390) and 85TSI Style ($31,390).

The 3-cylinder 1-litre engine is surprisingly peppy

At a premium of $2000 above the Life variant upon which it is based, T-Cross CityLife adds a comprehensive list of styling and equipment enhancements as standard including foldable gloss door mirror covers, upgraded alloy wheels, CityLife tailgate badge, ‘Transition’ black-grey dashboard décor, Black or Bamboo themed upholstery, tinted rear and passenger row windows, dual zone automatic climate control, keyless entry and start, comfort sport front seats, and blind spot detection with rear traffic alert.

Powered by the T-Cross range’s existing 1.0-litre 3-cylinder engine, the T-Cross CityLife delivers 85kW and 200Nm through a 7-speed DSG transmission and front-wheel drive.

A total of one thousand T-Cross CityLifes are being built.

The T-Cross CityLife is available in two dynamic colour themes: Bamboo Garden and Black, each with a unique set of styling elements distinguished by their contrasting colour detail. Each theme is offered in its own selection of complementary exterior colours.

Bamboo Garden

  • Unique Black-Bamboo seat upholstery
  • Larger 17-inch Manilla alloy wheels with a Black and Bamboo coloured surface
  • New ‘Transition’ black-grey dashboard décor
  • Gloss Bamboo coloured door mirror covers
  • Dark tinted rear side and rear window glass
  • CityLife tailgate badge

Black

  • Unique Black-Grey seat upholstery
  • Larger 17-inch Manilla alloy wheels with a Black and diamond-turned surface
  • New ‘Transition’ black-grey dashboard décor
  • Gloss Black door mirror covers
  • Dark tinted rear side and rear window glass
  • CityLife tailgate badge

Additional functional equipment over the standard specification of the T-Cross Life:

  • Dual zone automatic climate control air conditioning
  • Keyless Access, keyless entry and starting system
  • Comfort sport front seats
  • Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert
  • Electrically foldable exterior mirrors
Feels like any other VW … good

Colours

Available with Bamboo Garden theme

  • Pure White
 No cost
  • Limestone Grey Metallic, Deep Black Pearl Effect
 $600

Available with Black theme

  • Pure White
 No cost
  • Reef Blue Metallic, Energetic Orange Metallic
 $600

Optional Packages

Sound & Vision package $1900

Digital Cockpit, Discover Media navigation system, Wireless App-Connect,
Beats premium audio system

This is the oddly-named T-Cross CityLife Bamboo Garden.

Pricing:

T-Cross 85TSI Life  $28,390
T-Cross CityLife (Black) $30,390
T-Cross CityLife (Bamboo Garden) $30,390
T-Cross 85TSI Style $31,390

All prices plus on road costs.

Ass with all new Volkswagens, the T-Cross comes with five year/unlimited kilometre warranty, 12 months roadside assist and the option of capped price servicing.

Once we have tested and assessed the new Volkswagen T-Cross CityLife, seniordriveraus will bring you a comprehensive review, including everything the over-50 driver needs to know.