On April 11, the SAIC Volkswagen T-Cross was launched in Hangzhou, with a suggested retail price of 127,900 to 159,900. T-Cross is equipped with 1.4TSI and 1.5L powertrains, which are respectively matched with DSG seven-speed dual-clutch and Tiptronic six-speed automatic manual gearboxes. There are 4 versions in total. Buying T-Cross from now on, users can enjoy 24 phases of 0-interest rate credit support, insurance package (new car compulsory traffic insurance subsidy + renewal subsidy + multiple exclusive services for car owners), and 6 times of original factory basic maintenance (including the first insurance) and other multiple Courtesy.
Relying on the pure German SUV style and leading product capabilities at the same level, T-Cross enters the new SUV segment this time, bringing urban explorers a high-quality driving experience that is more retractable and more cost-effective, and at the same time further improves the Volkswagen brand. SUV family matrix. At the press conference on the same day, SAIC Volkswagen simultaneously released the official image of the new generation of Polo Plus, leading the new style of quality consumption among young people together with this SUV rookie.
The first car for trendy players, cost-effective and attractive
For the energetic young generation, T-Cross is the best urban adventure partner for them to discover the world and get along with themselves. This group of young people is willing to express and is interest-oriented; it starts with appearance and falls into talent. They are multi-dimensional young people who love life and have the courage to explore, and they can also be called out-and-out “dreamers”.
T-Cross looks particularly outstanding, and its quality is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Adhering to the design language of the new-generation SUV of the Volkswagen brand, T-Cross combines urban fashion, youthful demeanor and SUV style. Geometric honeycomb element grille design, sword-shaped double waistline, 17-inch refined car aluminum alloy wheels, with iconic three-dimensional LED taillights, the body outline is clear and dynamic. At the same time, the interior and exterior color design is applied to SAIC Volkswagen models for the first time, bringing a unique visual trend with colorful interior and exterior matching. The 10.2-inch high-definition color LCD instrument, Beats audio system with subwoofer, lens-type LED headlights, etc., are eye-catching technologies that are rare in the same class.
Among the mainstream joint venture brands in the SUV market of the same level, the suggested retail price of 127,900 to 159,900 is in a sincere position. LED taillights, ESP body dynamic electronic stability system, cruise control system, RKA+ intelligent tire pressure monitoring system, electrically adjustable exterior mirrors, four-door one-button anti-pinch electric windows, 6.5-inch central control color touch screen, Clean Air PM 2.5 air purification device, dual rear USB ports, etc., are all entry-level configurations. Coupled with the geometric trendy design and the driving space beyond the same level, the purchase price of T-Cross has a competitive advantage.
The German boutique city SUV leads the way in its class and becomes a new hard-core force
As a newcomer to the SUV family of the Volkswagen brand, the strength of the T-Cross should not be underestimated. Among cars of the same class, its comfort, power, safety, etc. all have leading performances, redefining the product height of the market segment.
With a body size of 4218mm×1760mm×1589mm, the wheelbase of the T-Cross is 88mm longer than that of the European version, reaching 2651mm in the standard compact class. Its interior space exceeds expectations, and the head and leg space in the rear is not inferior to that of A-class cars. The 0.87m2 panoramic sunroof is far ahead of other cars in its class. The luggage compartment, which can be expanded to a maximum of 1319L, fully meets the loading needs. In addition, interior ambient lights, Climatronic dual-zone automatic air conditioning, rear exhaust air vents and dual USB ports add to the comfortable and convenient experience.
Both engines have the characteristics of “high efficiency and low consumption”. The 1.4TSI engine (with Sport mode) has a maximum power of 110kW and a maximum torque of 250Nm. According to data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, it only takes 9 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h, which is very competitive among models of the same level and can be called an “SUV small steel gun”. The maximum power/torque of the 1.5L model has reached 83kW/145Nm, and the fuel consumption at 90km/h is as low as 4.4L.
In terms of driving safety, T-Cross is equipped with lens-type LED headlights, AEB automatic brake assist, fatigue monitoring, 8-inch all-glass design multimedia navigation and entertainment system, 10.2-inch high-definition color LCD instrument, rain-sensing silent wiper, etc. The advantage is obvious in the class car. At the same time, the application of 6 airbags, three-point explosive seat belts, body design of 78% high-strength steel and above, laser welding and cavity wax injection brings more German safety guarantees to the vehicle.
After the launch of T-Cross, it will make up for the gap in the selection of German brands in this segment of the market with product quality beyond the same level and a suitable price, and provide high-value experience to urban consumers who pursue quality. In the future, it will join hands with the new generation of Polo Plus, which also comes from the MQB platform, to jointly promote the personalized development of the automotive consumer market.
