Volkswagen is trying to chart a different path in the aftermath of the emissions scandal and has introduced Volkswagen T-Cross Breeze convertible concept at the Geneva Motor Show.
scandal and has introduced Volkswagen T-Cross Breeze convertible concept at the Geneva Motor Show. The company also showcased BUDD.e green concept at the Consumer Electronic Showin Las Vegas late last year.
Dr. Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management, explains: “2016 will be a year of new beginnings for Volkswagen. With the T-Cross we are providing a first look ahead to Volkswagen models to come. We will in particular be significantly developing our range of SUVs and in future offering an SUV in every core segment.”
The T-Cross Breeze convertible concept is powered by 1.0-liter turbocharged and direct-injection TSI gasoline engine (TSI) that has a stop-start system and recuperation mode which makes 175 Nm (129 lb-ft) of torque from just 1,500 rpm. The TSI engine drives the front wheels via a 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The 1,250 kg SUV convertible sprints from 0 to 100 kmph in just 10.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 190 kmph. At tape, it measures 4133 mm in length, 1798 mm in width and 1563 mm in height when the soft top is closed with a 2565 mm wheelbase.
T-Cross Breeze gets a remarkably wide radiator grille and narrow LED headlights with DRL’s and large LED rings around the foglights. It gets double character lines on the side along with 19-inch wheels. The rear end of the convertible SUV, meanwhile, is dominated by the extremely wide trunk lid with integrated LED taillights. Touch-sensitive surfaces and newly developed “by-wire” solutions replace conventional switches and buttons and a 300 W BeatsAudio sound system along with Apple CarPlay. In parallel to the T-Cross Breeze, the Geneva Motor Show will also see the debut of the comprehensively overhauled up!, featuring a technically similar sound system to the BeatsAudio technology shown in the T-Cross Breeze.
With the T-Cross Breeze, T-Roc, Tiguan, Tiguan XL, mid-size SUV and Touareg, the new and growing Volkswagen SUV range is taking shape making a compelling line-up of SUV’s from the German manufacturer.
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