Volkswagen T-Cross

Buying Used: Volkswagen T-Cross (2019–2024)

The Volkswagen T-Cross made a big impression upon its 2019 arrival. Six years later, is the pre-facelift model still good enough as a used buy?

Which One to Get?

For the optimal balance of performance, efficiency, and driving convenience, the 1.0 TSI 85 kW DSG variant – in either Comfortline or Highline trim – is the recommended choice for a used purchase. The combination of the 85 kW engine and the seven-speed DSG gearbox is superior to the entry-level 70 kW manual. The 200 N.m of torque delivered smoothly through the dual-clutch ‘box makes the car far more comfortable and responsive in daily traffic and for overtaking on the motorway, despite the small engine capacity. When searching for a used model, focus on one that includes popular optional extras which will significantly enhance the experience.

 
5 Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicles CAR Magazine Tested in 2025

At CAR magazine, we take each vehicle we road test on a standardised mixed-use (urban and motorway) 100 km fuel run to gauge its ‘real-world’ fuel economy. We’ve rounded up the five most fuel-efficient vehicles we tested in 2025.

5. Honda Amaze 1.2 Trend MT: 5.43 L/100 km (5.5 L/100 km claimed)

4. Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI Style DSG: 5.20 L/100 km (5.6 L/100 km claimed)

3. Chery Tiggo Cross 1.5 CSH HEV Elite: 4.90 L/100 km (5.4 L/100 km claimed)

2. Suzuki Swift 1.2 GLX MT: 4.87 L/100 km (4.4 L/100 km claimed)

1. Jaecoo J7 1.5T SHS PHEV: 4.60 L/100 km (4.7 L/100 km claimed)

 
VW T-Cross Black Style: price and specs

VW South Africa has introduced the Black Style package to the T-Cross. See pricing below…

Following the introduction of a Black Style package for the Tayron, Volkswagen South Africa has revealed a similar package for its ever-popular T-Cross compact SUV, which featured in our 2025 SUV Shootout.

So, what is included with the Black Style package? Well, specified with the Black Style package, the T-Cross receives black decorative exterior trim on the roof rails and side mirrors. The T-Cross Black Style rolls on 18-inch ‘York’ alloy wheels finished in black. This model also gains heat-insulating glass on the side and rear windows, and LED headlamps and daytime-running lights.

VW T-Cross Black Style price in SA

From what we have gathered from VW’s local configurator, the Black Style package is only available with the top-spec, R-Line derivative. The Black Style package adds R16 200 to the flagship model’s R548 400 asking price, bringing the total to R564 600.


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