The 2025 Volkswagen T-Cross has arrived in Australia with higher prices, more tech and greater safety equipment as a part of a mid-life overhaul.
UPDATE, August 21, 2024: Volkswagen Australia has now confirmed national drive-away pricing for all three grades of the T-Cross.
Initially only the base model T-Cross Life was listed to feature a national drive-away price, with the other higher grade models listed with pricing before on-road costs.
The existing Volkswagen T-Cross lineup, which consisted of the Life and Style, has been bolstered by the addition of a new R-Line variant, no longer merely an option package.
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T-Cross R-Line pictured throughout
Pricing for the T-Cross Life has increased by $3000 to $33,990 before on-road costs, or $34,990 drive-away.
The T-Cross Style’s list price is up by $4000 to $37,490 before on-road costs, with a nationwide drive-away price of $39,990 now introduced.
New to the range as its flagship, the T-Cross R-Line starts from $40,990 before on-road costs or $43,990 drive-away.
See below for more details on the standard equipment highlights of the new-look T-Cross.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs | Nationwide drive-away price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Volkswagen T-Cross Life | $33,990 (+$3000) | $34,990 |
| 2025 Volkswagen T-Cross Style | $37,490 (+$4000) | $39,990 |
| 2025 Volkswagen T-Cross R-Line | $40,990 (NEW) | $43,990 |
Drivetrains
There are no changes to the Volkswagen T-Cross’s drivetrain for 2025, carrying over from the pre-facelift model.
| 2025 Volkswagen T-Cross | |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol |
| Power | 85kW |
| Torque | 200Nm |
| Transmission | Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
Efficiency
There are no updated fuel consumption figures for the Volkswagen T-Cross, though it’s understood its efficiency is unchanged for 2025.
| 2025 Volkswagen T-Cross | |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption (combined cycle) | 5.4L/100km |
| Fuel type | 95 octane (RON) or above unleaded |
| Fuel capacity | 40L |
Dimensions
Volkswagen Australia hasn’t published updated dimensions for the facelifted T-Cross.
Below are dimensions for the outgoing model.
| 2024 Volkswagen T-Cross | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4108mm |
| Width | 1760mm |
| Height | 1583mm |
| Wheelbase | 2563mm |
| Boot space (seats up) | 385L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1281L |
| Towing capacity (unbraked) | 630kg |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 1100kg |
Servicing and Warranty
The Volkswagen T-Cross is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty in Australia.
Though Volkswagen Australia has yet to detail service intervals and pricing for the 2025 T-Cross, the 2024 model required servicing every 15,000km or 12 months (whichever came first).
The outgoing model is eligible for capped prices for its first five services, which are detailed below.
| Service interval | Price |
|---|---|
| 15,000km/12 month | $442 |
| 30,000km/24 month | $647 |
| 45,000km/36 month | $550 |
| 60,000km/48 month | $1032 |
| 75,000km/60 month | $550 |
Volkswagen Australia says it will also offer three- and five-year service packs for the T-Cross, though pricing is yet to be confirmed.
Safety
The Volkswagen T-Cross received a five-star ANCAP safety rating in 2020, based on tests conducted in 2019. This will expire after six years.
It recorded results of 97 per cent for adult occupant protection, 85 per cent for child occupant protection, 81 per cent for vulnerable road user protection and 80 per cent for its safety assist systems.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise control
- Travel assist
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go plus freeway lane centring
- Blind-spot monitoring (NEW)
- Rear cross-traffic alert (NEW)
- Parking assist (NEW)
- Proactive passenger protection system (activated if an imminent collision is detected, NEW)
- Windows and sliding roof closed to a small gap
- Front seat belts tightened
- Hazard lights activated
- Reversing camera
Standard equipment
The 2025 Volkswagen T-Cross Life is equipped as standard with:
- 16-inch ‘Nottingham’ alloy wheels
- LED headlights (NEW)
- Automatic high-beam (NEW)
- Power-folding door mirrors
- Surround lighting with light projection (NEW)
- Roof rails
- Leather multi-function steering wheel with paddle shifters
- 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster
- 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Wireless smartphone charging
- Manual climate controls
The T-Cross Style adds:
- 17-inch ‘Manila’ alloy wheels
- Matrix LED headlights with adaptive high-beam (NEW)
- Illuminated daytime running light grille strip (NEW)
- Chrome roof rails
- Keyless entry
- Dual-zone climate control
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with widescreen map functionality
- Satellite navigation (NEW)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (NEW)
- Voice control (NEW)
T-Cross R-Line variants gain:
- 18-inch ‘Misano’ alloy wheels
- R-Line interior and exterior styling
- Rear privacy glass
- Multiple drive modes
- Beats sound system
Colours
The following paint options are available with the 2025 T-Cross:
- Pure White
- Grape Yellow
- Clear Blue Metallic (+$600)
- Kings Red Premium Metallic (+$900)
- Reflex Silver Metallic (+$600)
- Smokey Grey Metallic (+$600)
- Deep Black Pearl Effect (+$600)
