At the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, Volkswagen debuted the T-Cross Breeze Concept, a convertible crossover that previews a production subcompact utility vehicle that will slot below the Tiguan. The T-Cross Breeze Concept also showcases the automaker’s upcoming infotainment technologies.
Volkswagen says the T-Cross Breeze is the first subcompact convertible crossover; however, according to Herbert Diess, chairman of the board of management at Volkswagen, it isn’t slated for production at this time. A 1.0-liter, turbocharged engine with 110 hp and 129 lb-ft of torque mated to a seven-speed twin-clutch automatic gearbox powers the T-Cross Breeze and features a stop/start system and recuperation mode. The concept weighs 2,756 pounds, measures 162.7 inches in length, and rides on a 101-inch wheelbase, which is longer than most subcompact crossovers. With the roof up, the T-Cross Breeze is 61.5 inches tall.
The T-Cross Breeze Concept gives a glimpse of the face of Volkswagen’s small crossovers, which will have a unique look distinguishing them from their larger siblings. Key design elements include a wide radiator grille, narrow headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, and LED rings around the foglights. From the side, the T-Cross Breeze features a double character line featuring a bottom line that rises above the rear wheel arch. The car’s rear end features a trunklid flanked by LED taillights plus two rounded red reflectors at the bottom.
The T-Cross Breeze’s interior mimics the Summer Green Metallic exterior color. It uses a tri-tone theme featuring panels in black, white, and Summer Green. The seats have the same tri-tone pattern with white and black as the main colors complemented by Summer Green accent strips.
One of the main highlights of the Volkswagen T-Breeze Concept is the infotainment system, which builds upon the one showcased on the BUDD-e Concept that debuted at CES in January. All the controls in the center stack are touch sensitive with the exception of the window switches, the button to open and close the soft top, and the control stalk. In addition to touch, the new interface can be operated using gesture controls. The new human-machine interface system is also detached from the dashboard like in the BUDD-e concept, and the air vents now merge with the interior’s contours. The Active Info Display in front of the driver is fully customizable and shows everything from driver information to maps. The main head unit for the infotainment system is positioned at the center of the dash and can also be customized according to the information the driver wants to see. Apple CarPlay, Google Android Auto, and MirrorLink compatibility are also standard in the new multimedia interface. The T-Cross Breeze also has a 300-watt Beats premium audio system with eight speakers.
The T-Cross Breeze also has a predictive driving profile selector; it’s linked to the navigation system and a front camera to register parameters so that the car can automatically change damping, steering, and engine characteristics according to the driving situation. The Active Info Display’s off-road feature is directly linked to the driving profile selector and can evaluate geographical data using an array of sensors. In Auto mode, the car can go into off-road mode and notify the driver that it has done so. The sensors also let the driver know how far the car can traverse off-road safely and switches all the normal driving mode displays to off-road-specific ones when you get off the pavement, including a topographic map.
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