Volkswagen T-Cross Breeze unveiled

Volkswagen has previewed its plans for a new entry-level SUV with the unveiling of the smartly styled T-Cross Breeze at the Geneva motor show. Set to head into production as a more traditional five-door fixed roof model, the new 4133mm long SUV is one of three high riding Volkswagen models confirmed for launch within the next two years as the German car maker seeks to diversify its traditional line-up and extend its reach into new market segments

Joining the T-Cross in the expanded line-up of Volkswagen SUVs will be production versions of the earlier 4177mm long T-Roc and 4987mm long CrossBlue concepts. They are planned to compliment the recently unveiled second-generation Tiguan and upcoming third-generation Touareg in a five strong range of dedicated SUV models. Volkswagen calls the T-Cross Breeze a melding of the SUV and convertible worlds.

Styled under Volkswagen brand design boss, Klaus Bischoff, it shares a number of key exterior styling elements with the two-year-old T-Roc, including its full-width grille, taut body surfacing, structured flanks and large wheel houses, in a bid to provide the two new SUV models with a common design lineage in much the same way as the existing Polo and Golf hatchbacks exist alongside each other.