Although final specification is still to be revealed, the Wolfsburg automaker has stated that the T-Cross will come with “a host of standard as well as optional driver assistance”, the latter including items such as 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and the 10.25-inch Active Info Display digital instrument cluster.

Based on the same MQB A0 platform as the Polo, the T-Cross is expected to bow with a single petrol engine, the 1.0 TSI offered in Europe in two states of tune; 70kW/160Nm and 85kW/200Nm. Not expected though is the 110kW 1.5 TSI Evo or the 1.6 TDI, however, a likely possibility is the 110kW 1.4 TSI that powers the Brazilian spec model. Expect transmissions to be made up of a five-speed manual, six-speed manual and a seven-speed DSG with drive going to the front wheels only.

Meanwhile, and in a reversal of its previous remarks, Volkswagen has also announced that the T-Roc will go on sale next year, after initially ruling it out due to alleged pricing clashes with the Tiguan. As it turns out, the T-Roc will more than likely slot-in below the Tiguan with the T-Cross filling the position at the bottom-end of the line-up.