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Volvo recalls three Models for safety-related issues
Volvo Car South Africa has issued a safety recall for three of its models launched into the domestic vehicle market between January 2023 and October 2024.
- Industry News
- 7 February 2025
Volkswagen has added two new derivatives to its T-Cross line-up for the 2025 model year. The T-Cross has been the best-selling Volkswagen SUV with over 36 000 cars sold since its launch in 2019.
What is new?
The two new derivatives, the T-Cross 1.0 TSI 70kW manual and 1.0 TSI 85kW DSG are offered as base lines. These derivatives offer a blend of performance, style and advanced features for customers seeking a compact yet versatile SUV, VW claims.
Equipment:
The T-Cross 70kW comes standard with 8”Digital Cockpit, App-Connect, Multi-function steering wheel, 2 USB ports in front, 2 speakers, a central locking system with SAFELOCK radio remote control, childproof locks on rear doors, interior cloth trim for seats and door trim, air-conditioner, hill assist, 16-inch wheels and a Tyre pressure monitoring system.
The T-Cross 85kW includes LED Headlights with LED daytime running lights (DTRL), LED rear combination lamps, Driver’s and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag deactivation, Power-adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, Park distance control, Electronic stability control and advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor.
Prices:
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI 70kW Base (R400 700) and the VW T-Cross 1.0 85kW Base DSG (R418 200).
The Volkswagen T-Cross comes standard with a 3-year / 120 000km warranty, 3-year 45 000km service plan, and a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty.
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