2023 Volkswagen T-Cross unveiled; previews Taigun facelift

The T-Cross is available with two turbo-petrol engine options in the global markets.

Volkswagen has taken wraps off the updated T-Cross for the global markets. We are interested in it because it previews some of the changes that we can expect on the Taigun facelift.

The updated T-Cross gets a new grille flanked by smoked LED headlamps and LED daytime running lights that extend towards the centre. The bumper sports a cleaner look with triangular pods on either side housing a set of fog lamps.

The rear of the T-Cross looks quite similar to the outgoing version, albeit with subtle changes. The tail lamp cluster has a new X-shaped graphic and an LED light bar that stretches across the rear end. The car also gets new design alloy wheels.

Inside, the 2023 T-Cross comes with a redesigned centre console that houses a floating touchscreen infotainment system. It gets touch-based climate controls, a digital instrument cluster and a 3-spoke steering wheel.

The T-Cross is available with two engine options in the global markets. These include a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that makes 113 BHP and 178 Nm and a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol unit that puts out 148 BHP and 250 Nm. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic and a 7-speed DSG.