I think that the SEL spec is really good, but am trying to decide if I can live without a spare wheel.
Have heard too many tales of problems just having a repair kit and compressor.
It is not even offered as an optional extra, so will proberably go for something else instead.
Shame really, as I really like the car
Yes, approaching the dealer is the way to go, I'm sure there must be a work around.
The brochure mentions a Tyre mobility kit for the S'' model, but nothing above that..
I have run the configurator again, and at the end clicked on Standard Equipment for the SEL - near the bottom of the list it states 'Tyre mobility set in lieu of spare wheel'
I did Email VW customer services, but got a vague reply back as follows:-
Thank you for contacting us regarding your vehicle.
Unfortunately, we are unable to comment on any future plans to add a jack as an optional extra as we do not currently have any information regarding this. It is something we can add to new product ideas to be considered.
I am glad that you are enjoying your new Volkswagen T Cross SEL, I hope it serves you well and you keep enjoying it.
If you have any further queries, please call us on the number provided.
Thank you for contacting Volkswagen UK.
Kind regards
Philip Holmes
Customer Relations Advisor
Volkswagen Customer Services Centre
I replied that it would be a good trick if I could enjoy driving a T Cross as there are none in the country yet.
I may be writing to a machine that scans and guesses an appropriate reply
Hi Daytel
Funnily enough I e-mailed them about the spare wheel too (and the confusion surrounding the Driving Mode Selection availability). Hopefully a human being reads it and responds!
One other feature that was mentioned at launch and in the new reviews by auto express etc is 'the option of a folding front passenger seat'. I was hoping to get this because I found it useful when I had it in a Touran I owned in 2005. But no sign of that anywhere on configurator it seems. I think you always get a bit of muddle at the launch of a new model. As an early adopter I just have to live with that.
The VW German web site has more details on the various T-Cross options where nearly everything is an optional extra! See link below. If you use the Google Chrome browser it will automatically translate the pages to English. The dealers appear to have very little knowledge of the T-Cross, you can find out more on line.
Me again, still going on about the spare wheel.
I spotted on the T Roc forum that there appears to be 3 types of spare wheel, namely:
Full size
Space saver
Space and weight saving spare wheel
It's the last one that is being offered as an option on the T Cross.
Does anybody know how they actually compare?
It must be a bit skinny, but as long as it gets me out of trouble I can live with that, plus you don't loose so much boot space.
Looking at a full size spare to fit in the wheel well ,5x 100 same as the mk4 golf,there must be a few around .will check and let you know how I go with the offset and same rolling radius.
Good luck in your search.
For my part I have a T Cross on order, including a spare wheel. I am happy with a space saver as I can utilise what small space is below the floor.
I would keep the floor in the higher position as I managed to get the dealer to throw in a reversible mat as a deal breaker, valued at £77,
T Cross R Line DSG Reef Blue. Spare wheel, Folding Mirrors, Rear view Camera, Park Assist.
Ordered 17th July
Stage 5a 5th Sept
Estimated collection 1st week October
Does anyone have a T Cross R Line which has factory supplied wheel. I have this model but wondered what the factory supplied wheel size was as opposed to a third party wheel, both tyre size and overall width.
Hi Hamlin 9 thank you for your prompt reply I did note your spare wheel info, is your wheel the same as the one supplied from the factory I am not sure how a 16 inch wheel will work with the others being 18 inch I appreciate you will only be using it to get out of trouble, is your wheel from another comparable VW model and if so did they tell you which one. Many Thanks Topcat.
Hi...mine is a factory supplied wheel, ordered when I ordered my car. The 16 inch tyre has a higher profile than the 18 inch..so overall, they are much the same diameter.. It is well worth ordering with a new car, but I appreciate that it is probably too late for yourself.. If it was me, and I already had a T-cross without a spare wheel, I would buy the genuine VW spare rather than a generic spare off EBay, which may, or may not fit..even though VW seem to charge twice what they cost when ordered with the car..!
Hi Halin9
I have today done the same you and ordered the VW Spare Wheel I think the tyre size will be 205/ 55 /16 and Tool Kit plus the polystyrene housing for the tools etc. Thanks again
Top Cat.
Spare wheel update now supplied and fitted in boot note to self to get it in, had the remove and replace the plastic fillet at the back end of the boot put the wheel in and then replace it. If you want a spare definitely do it as a factory order, mine was a demonstrator so glue kit supplied. Dealer supplied spare wheel ie jack, winch, wrench, wheel and tyre fitting, balancing and tool housing £234:00 not a cheap option but wanted a VW solution.
Hi can you give me a bit more info on fitting the full size spare into the wheel well.cant seem to fit it without damaging the trim .also does that flimsy black plastic centre work to lock it down.
Thanks Bob
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