Best features of the 2024 Volkswagen T-Cross (Taigun) SUV
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Volkswagen has taken the wraps off the 2024 iteration of the T-Cross (Taigun in India) for the global markets.
The SUV now features updated headlights and taillights, revised front fascia, and a larger touchscreen infotainment panel on the inside.
The German automaker is offering three new color options for the refreshed four-wheeler: Grape Yellow, Clear Blue Metallic, and Kings Red Metallic.
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First introduced in 2018 in various global markets, the Volkswagen T-Cross is essentially an SUV version of the iconic Polo.
To enhance its appeal, the carmaker has now refreshed the rugged-looking four-wheeler with multiple cosmetic upgrades, both inside and outside.
The 2024 model will soon be arriving in India as the Taigun and will compete in the mid-size category.
Design
The SUV flaunts Volkswagen's IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights
The Volkswagen T-Cross follows the brand's modern design philosophy and comes equipped with IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights as an optional extra.
It has a typical SUV silhouette and flaunts a muscular bonnet, a sleek grille, revised bumpers with skid plates, roof rails, auto-folding ORVMs, flared wheel arches, and 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels.
Connected X-shaped LED taillights are available at the rear end.
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It features an all-new "Travel Assist" function
The 2024 Volkswagen T-Cross comes equipped with an all-new "Travel Assist" function to make city commutes easier. It uses adaptive cruise control with a stop-and-go feature and Lane Assist to control the vehicle's speed with automatic acceleration and braking functions.
Interiors
It gets Volkswagen's "Digital Cockpit" as standard
Inside, the updated Volkswagen T-Cross has a spacious five-seater cabin with an all-black dashboard and premium leather upholstery.
The SUV gets the brand's "Digital Cockpit" as standard, a dual-zone Air Care Climatronic system, an all-new 9.2-inch infotainment panel with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, ambient lighting, and an electric sunroof.
It also packs a multifunction camera for Dynamic Road Sign Display function.
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It is backed by two turbocharged petrol engines
The 2024 Volkswagen T-Cross draws power from either a 1.0-liter, three-cylinder, TSI engine that makes 116hp/178Nm or a 1.5-liter, inline-four, TSI EVO motor that puts out 150hp/250Nm. Transmission duties are handled by a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed torque-converter automatic, or a 7-speed DSG gearbox.