New T Cross

[whitevx]

Hill Billy, I dont blame you. I just wish the scratchy plastic wasn't the way it is.

On a side note I'd love some material in my door cards of my Karoq ��

[rosslm]

We looked at a T Cross and ended up buying a Skoda Kamiq LE and got a lot more for the money, starting with the 110 motor.

Roll on Aug 9th.

Think you'll find the only thing your getting over the T-Cross is the bigger motor and power tailgate otherwise equipment is the same in my case Sound and Vision package on the road was $35500 on the road [now lists at $37500] versus almost $40000 on road for the Kamiq so you are paying for the difference, both good cars however I'm sure you'll be happy both use the same platform.

[Suncoaster]

I just completed an 1000k plus trip in Qld in my T Cross R-Line, and including 800km urban running prior to the trip, the car averaged 6litres/100km or 42 mpg in the old formula. I was travelling mostly in the 100-110km speed range with many bursts to 130-140 and the car never missed a beat. 98 octane petrol at all times. Effortless performance and I can't see the need for a bigger engine, which would obviously have a bigger thirst. Cheers-John

[Bambazonke]

I just completed an 1000k plus trip in Qld in my T Cross R-Line, and including 800km urban running prior to the trip, the car averaged 6litres/100km or 42 mpg in the old formula. I was travelling mostly in the 100-110km speed range with many bursts to 130-140 and the car never missed a beat. 98 octane petrol at all times. Effortless performance and I can't see the need for a bigger engine, which would obviously have a bigger thirst. Cheers-John

I concur took mine out to a mine site very impressed with performance even with E10 fuel but may be an issue when loaded with passengers & luggage My only concern was the AC was struggling with North Queensland temps looking at doing some insulation of the bare AC pipes in the engine bay to the firewall to improve the efficiency

[Guest001]

I concur took mine out to a mine site very impressed with performance even with E10 fuel but may be an issue when loaded with passengers & luggage My only concern was the AC was struggling with North Queensland temps looking at doing some insulation of the bare AC pipes in the engine bay to the firewall to improve the efficiency

DONT USE E10 It is less than 95 octane and should you have problems VW will wipe you The E10 in the fuel door refers to 95 E10 WHICH IS NOT AVAILABLE IN AUSTRALIA The minimum octane is 95 no matter what you use.

[Suncoaster]

An update on my T Cross; it is now two years old with only about 26,000 kms on the clock. It is used to run around the Sunshine Coast with some trips to Brisbane and back. Plenty of tread on the tyres, consistent fuel consumption of around 6 litres per 100km's , and down to 4.5 on highway trips at 110 kmh. Problems? It's had three batteries under warranty, traced to charging rate. Anyway, all good now. Great performer with good acceleration from the three potter which is quiet at speed and will easily boot up for overtaking. I had it ceramic coated when it was purchased and I think that it was well worth it, as it sheds dirt and dust very well. All the systems work well but I turn stop/start off routinely when starting. I quite like lane keeping assist as I feel that it improves your driving by reminding you to keep between the lines. A great all round vehicle. Cheers-John