2021 Volkswagen T-Cross

[hardwang]

We have had 4 turbo petrol cars since 2014. All three had proven reliable over a span of 5 years. 3 were petrol and 1 is a diesel.

I had to sell the Fiesta Ecoboost back in 2019. I would have kept it but we acquired the ASX.

The FXT, Civic RS, and Jetta TDI were all acquired in 2016. No major concerns for all three cars.

The VW T-Cross would have been better if it had the 1.4L turbo engine. I drove a Golf 1.4T back in 2016 and I would say it is one of the best cars I have driven.


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Yes. Its normal not to have any problems in 5 years. Even 10 years I doubt there will be major problems.

But in say... 20 years, will a turbo gas engine be as in good condition as a NA?
As I said, such question will only be relevant depending how long one plans to keep his car...




Going back to the T-Cross, after watching the video, I still cannot see any distinguishing features vs its competitors. The only standouts is that it looks spacious and rear vents are good... Interior looks youthful I guess. Price talaga problem nito.

[ice15]

Yes. Its normal not to have any problems in 5 years. Even 10 years I doubt there will be major problems.

But in say... 20 years, will a turbo gas engine be as in good condition as a NA?
As I said, such question will only be relevant depending how long one plans to keep his car...

Agree. using my sister as an example. Her car will only visit the dealership for its 1,000kms free check-up... next PMS will be arranged by a local mechanic. Kaya every time she asks us for a car suggestion, we will always answer it with a Naturally Aspirated, preferably Manual, Toyota

Going back to the T-Cross, after watching the video, I still cannot see any distinguishing features vs its competitors. The only standouts is that it looks spacious and rear vents are good... Interior looks youthful I guess. Price talaga problem nito.

(Haven't seen the video, pero) I remember articles saying na may USB-C sya, very convenient for me since I replaced all my cables with a Type-C na... pero all our cars have Qi chargers

IMO, VW needs a good endorser for its cars. One that can speak to their potential buyers.

They cannot sell VW (and Maxus) like a Honda or an Isuzu

[Dr.Kamiya]

Yes. Its normal not to have any problems in 5 years. Even 10 years I doubt there will be major problems.

But in say... 20 years, will a turbo gas engine be as in good condition as a NA?

One more data point in favor of turbo reliability since we're giving anecdotal evidence: I've had my WRX since early 2007 so 14 years na. Never had a single problem with the engine.

A Ford commuter car from around the same time actually gave me more trouble as it needed to have its cylinder head rebuilt.