日前，大众全新的小型SUV大众T-Cross正式在芬兰曝光了冬季测试的路试谍照。该车基于大众Polo，并与Polo、西亚特Arona等车型共享MQB平台。新车将在明年投放全球市场，大众计划在2020年之前推出多款新的SUV和跨界车，而T-Cross是其中之一。从尺寸上来看，全新的大众T-Cross显然要比此前亮相的T-ROC小上一号，就造型上而言，全新的大众T-Cross也延续了较为传统的SUV造型设计方面，并没有像T-ROC那样被赋予更多年轻化的元素。相对规整的传统的设计甚至在眉宇间呈现出了上一代大众途观的样子。就整体上来看，大众T-Cross并没有保留行李箱小窗的设计，厚重的C柱直接与车位线条构成了一个整体。而且后挡风玻璃也采用了相对垂直的设计。轮胎以及轮包的尺寸也有所压缩。从这些细节上也可以看到大众T-Cross在车内空间方面的诉求。就细节上来看，大众T-Cross采用了时下大众最新的家族化设计，进气格栅采用六边形的小格栅设计，而大灯也采用了开眼角的设计。不过在成本的制约下，大众T-Cross的大灯并没有采用LED光源，而是以卤素光源示人，这也使得新车的大灯纵向尺寸有所增加。在车辆尾部，尾灯则保留了横置的分体式设计，而且后备箱的开口高度也较高，明显的提升了车辆尾部的视觉高度。而在动力方面，全新的大众T-Cross也有望看齐Polo的动力配置，搭载小排量的四缸涡轮增压引擎，也有可能搭载PoloGTI的2.0升涡轮增压引擎。新车将标配前轮驱动，而全轮驱动则作为选装件。

VW T-Cross Compact CUV Spied Looking Cold In Snowy Landscape

Here’s a first look at Volkswagen's new compact crossover, and it looks very cold as it undergoes winter time testing in Finland. The T-Cross is based on the company’s popular Polo subcompact, and will ride on the same MQB platform that underpins the Polo, Seat Arona, and several other small vehicles.

Despite the Polo connection, it’s expected to be closer in size to the slightly larger VW Golf, though styling cues are expected to tie with both the Polo and the larger T-Roc SUV. That means a full-width grille with a flatter front profile, which can be sussed out beneath the camouflage wrappings on this test vehicle if you look closely. We also expect to see some design elements from the T-Cross Breeze Concept that Volkswagen showcased back in 2016, albeit without the concept’s missing roof.

The spy photos show a rather bland looking machine, but the production version is expected to offer a range of two-tone schemes and contrasting color options that are becoming popular on competing compact crossovers like the Hyundai Kona, or the new Nissan Kicks. A Volkswagen insider reportedly said the T-Cross would be “very sporty” so hopefully the camo wrap in these spy shots is hiding more than just expanses of white.

Powertrain options are unknown at this point, though with its connection to the Polo it’s safe to assume engines will be similar as well. That likely means a selection of small four-cylinder mills with gas or diesel power, with the Polo GTI’s 2.0-liter turbocharged engine also a possibility. Expect standard models to have front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive a possible option.

The T-Cross is expected to appear globally sometime next year. It’s part of Volkswagen’s aggressive mission to launch a smattering of new SUVs and crossovers by 2020.