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2025 Volkswagen T-Cross facelift: Australian features confirmed

The facelifted Volkswagen T-Cross light SUV is due here in September with more standard equipment, softer-touch interior plastics, and a dedicated R-Line variant

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Snapshot

  • First Australian details confirmed for facelifted 2025 VW T-Cross
  • Light SUV receives more standard features and standalone R-Line flagship variant
  • Due to arrive in Australia in September

First Australian details for the 2025 Volkswagen T-Cross have been announced ahead of its launch later this year.

Volkswagen Australia has confirmed the facelifted T-Cross will arrive in local showrooms in September with more standard equipment – and a dedicated R-Line variant to replace the current option package.

All variants – Life, Style and R-Line – will receive a Travel Assist function for semi-autonomous highway driving, softer and higher-quality dashboard plastics, and an 8.0- or 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster.

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Note: 2025 Volkswagen T-Cross R-Line pictured throughout

The entry-level Life also adds some features previously exclusive to the Style, including LED headlights (replacing halogens), blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

It also receives adaptive cruise control, automatic high beam, automatic parking, and proactive occupant protection when an imminent collision is detected.

Style and R-Line variants add matrix LED headlights with an illuminated grille strip and leatherette dash and door inserts, while content previously limited to the optional Sound & Vision package will become standard-fit.

This includes built-in satellite navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, voice control and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster.

The R-Line variant was previously available as an option pack for the T-Cross Style, but it has become a standalone model as Volkswagen Australia has removed all optional equipment to reduce complexity – except for premium paint.

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Over the T-Cross Style, the R-Line adds unique exterior styling, new-look 18-inch alloy wheels, selectable drive modes, rear privacy glass, a 300-watt Beats audio system, cloth and microfibre upholstery, and alloy pedals.

Prices for the facelifted 2025 Volkswagen T-Cross are due to be confirmed closer to its launch, though modest rises can be expected to account for the added features and updated design.

The current T-Cross is priced between $30,990 and $33,490 before on-road costs – excluding available option packages.

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A Volkswagen Australia spokesperson told Wheels there is limited stock available for the pre-facelift T-Cross Style ahead of the new model's arrival. It has been removed from the vehicle’s online configurator.

First revealed in July 2023, the facelifted T-Cross receives an updated front end inspired by larger Volkswagen SUVs – including the small T-Roc – with reshaped headlights and a new lower bumper design.

It also sports new alloy wheel designs, X-shaped LED tail-light graphics, and an updated rear bumper.

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Inside, there is a redesigned dashboard with softer materials and a freestanding infotainment system, akin to the larger T-Roc small SUV.

Under the skin, the T-Cross remains based on the VW Group’s smaller MQB A0 platform, sharing its underpinnings with the Volkswagen Polo hatch, the one-size-up Skoda Kamiq small SUV, and the Audi A1.

The 85kW/200Nm 1.0-litre turbo-petrol three-cylinder engine will remain in Australia, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.

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2025 Volkswagen T-Cross features

2025 Volkswagen T-Cross 85TSI Life features
LED headlights (new)Wireless phone charger
Blind-spot monitoring (new)Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Rear cross-traffic alert (new)Paddle shifters
Adaptive cruise control (new)Power-folding side mirrors
Automatic high beam (new)Black roof rails
Automatic parking (new)Four USB-C charge ports
Proactive occupant protection (new)Manual air-conditioning
Travel Assist semi-autonomous highway driving (new)Manually-adjustable front seats
8-inch digital instrument cluster (new)Front and rear parking sensors
16-inch alloy wheels (new design)Rear-view camera
8-inch infotainment systemAutonomous emergency braking (vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist)
Wired Apple CarPlay and Android AutoLane-keep assist
DAB+ digital radioLane departure warning

2025 Volkswagen T-Cross 85TSI Style features

In addition to 85TSI Life
Matrix LED headlights (new)Voice control (new)
Illuminated grille strip (new)17-inch alloy wheels (new design)
Leatherette dash and door insertsAmbient lighting
Built-in satellite navigation (new)Keyless entry and push-button start
Wireless or wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (previously wired-only)Dual-zone climate control
10.25-inch digital instrument cluster (new)Chrome roof rails

2025 Volkswagen T-Cross 85TSI R-Line features

In addition to 85TSI Style
18-inch alloy wheels (new design)300-watt Beats audio system
R-Line exterior stylingCloth and microfibre upholstery
Selectable drive modesAlloy pedals
Rear privacy glass
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2025 Volkswagen T-Cross pricing

VariantNew 2025 priceCurrent 2024 price
T-Cross 85TSI Life$TBC$30,990
T-Cross 85TSI Style$TBC$33,490
T-Cross 85TSI R-Line$TBC$36,090 (Style w/ R-Line Package)
Prices exclude on-road costs

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