VW T-Cross 2021 review - Everything you want to know about Volkswagen's small SUV

The T-Cross exterior is every millimetre a Volkswagen.
EXPERT RATING
7.9

Likes

Value
Comfort
Practicality

Dislikes

Average performance
Indecisive dual-clutch auto
No LED headlights on base Life model
James Cleary

Deputy Editor

1 min read

We're spoiled for choice when it comes to city-sized SUV options, and Volkswagen's T-Cross is yet another well-credentialed player in this ultra-competitive part of the market.

Volkswagen T-Cross 2021: 85Tsi Style

Engine Type Turbo 3, 1.0L
Fuel Type Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 5.4L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $17,710 - $22,440
Safety Rating

Verdict

Is the Volkswagen T-Cross a good car?

The T-Cross offers solid value, good safety, and handy fuel-efficiency. It's also comfortable, practical, space efficient and ownership costs measure up well. But, it's by no means a sporty drive, the little three-cylinder engine focused on sipping fuel rather than compelling performance. Given this car's city and suburban focus that may not be an issue for you. Overall, it's a worthy competitor in the ferociously competitive light SUV segment.

Pricing Guides

$21,197
Based on 104 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$14,990
HIGHEST PRICE
$28,347
James Cleary

Deputy Editor

James Cleary is CarsGuide's Deputy Editor, with over four decades’ experience across automotive editorial, marketing, product planning and creative advertising. He has written for national and international titles including Wheels, Drive, Carsales, Motor and Top Gear Australia providing everything from new product assessment and feature writing to industry analysis, news content and expert advice. He’s spent time as an advanced driving instructor, and had the opportunity to experience rare and valuable classics here and overseas. James worked in the PR and advertising/sales promotion teams at Mercedes-Benz Australia and has managed the Marketing Communications and Product Planning functions for Peugeot Australia. He also directed advertising client service for Hyundai Motor Company Australia and Volvo Australia. James has a Bachelors Degree in Communications from Macquarie University and driving qualifications from multiple advanced schools, including Ian Luff Motivation. He has been a member of the CarsGuide team for 10 years and as Deputy Editor manages everything from sub-editing to back-end platforms while creating written and visual content. Expertise New product assessment Industry analysis News content Expert advice Feature writing Experience BMW Performance Driving School Lamborghini Winter Accademia Master Maserati Driving School Mercedes-AMG Snow Performance School Porsche Level 4 Master training Volkswagen Driving Experience program Education Bachelor of Arts (MassComm) | Macquarie University | 1981-1984 Featured publications Carsales Drive Motor Top Gear Wheels CarsGuide
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Pricing Guide
$14,990
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
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2021 Volkswagen T‑Cross
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