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Should I buy a T-Cross

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#1 ·
Hi I am new to the forum. Currently drive 66 Plate VW Golf GT Edition purchased new. Life changes and I am debating buying a T-Cross for the following reasons. Have 2 very elderly parents with mobility issues who no longer drive so rely on me and struggle to get in n out of my Golf. Also a wife with a back problem who finds the Golf seating position too low and seats too soft. So will buying a T-Cross help address these issues. I have briefly driven a T-Cross and liked the high driving position. Can anyone tell me how they find the seats on the SEL over a long distance? I think the high seating position would help my wife's comfort and my parents accessing the car. Any advice and feedback would be appreciated before I commit?? I love my Golf I have had a few. Thinking of buying SEL. Last thing can't understand why on the top T-Cross models folding mirrors are not standard!!!
 
#2 ·
Yes, the T-Cross is a great little car..

I recently had knee surgery and had problems accessing my old Golf so I wanted something higher.

My T-Cross has been great, far easier to access and really comfortable to drive.

I have an SEL but haven't yet done a long journey as all my runs have been less than 20 miles, so I can't comment on long journeys.
However, I find it very comfortable once I got the seat adjustment right, and very nice to drive.

My only comment would be, I am finding it a bit under powered at times, and find I have to stir the box a lot to keep it going.

Good car though..
 
#3 ·
Thanks greycross that is really useful, seat height is very important and it's good to hear you find access easy and is enjoyable to drive. I am expecting life to be different with the 115bhp engine. My only concern is seat comfort over a long distance.

Good to hear you are pleased with the T-Cross
 
#4 ·
That was exactly my comment to the salesman when I bought mine. Folding mirrors should definitely be standard spec for the SEL!! But of all the cars I looked at it felt right inside, easy getting in and out, and looked the best.
Can't wait for mine to arrive.
 
#5 ·
As I mentioned in previous post on another thread, I am finding just a little uncomfortable pressure on the underside of my thighs after an hour's driving which makes me ache for a while afterwards. I have fiddled around with seat/steering wheel positions and it is now a little better. However, I am now researching cushions on the internet which in itself is a minefield as one really needs to try these out first. Anyone got any suggestions? Apart from that - am very happy with my T Cross R Line DSG 115 with folding mirrors to which I have just given the full Autoglym treatment!
 
#7 ·
Definitely good for access for anyone with some mobility problems. After adjusting the seat, I found it very comfortable over 100 mile journey and a pleasure to drive. I have the dsg on my SEL and it is great... I don't really notice the small engine, as it pulls quickly and very smoothly. Take your wife, and if possible, your parents, for a test drive..
 
#8 ·
If you do buy one order the digital dash... My big regret not specifying it. Was too close to build to add😭😭
 
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