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38 March 2019 | AutoData LAUNCH » T-CROSS tform, it is 10 mm higher than its European model and has 88 mm longer wheelbase. The SUV is 4 thousand 199 mm long and 1 thousand 568 mm high, with wheelbase at 2 thousand 651 mm. It will be exported to other countries with those dimensions. The versions that should be different - even because the T-Cross sold in Brazil brings the TSI en- gine under the hood, the Volkswagen turbocharged flex. Following the purpose to simplify its portfolio VW offers the SUV in four ver- sions: 200 TSI, 200 TSI Automatic, Comfor- tline 200 TSI and Highiline 250 TSI. Only the entry version, for R$ 84 thou- sand 990, brings manual transmission combined to the 200 TSI flex engine, which reaches up to 128 hp when fueled with ethanol. It offers, as standard, ESC, six airbags, electronic differential lock, electric steering with height adjustment and steeringwheel distance, Isofix system for child car seats, LED daytime running lights, support for smartphone with USB input, electric locks and windows, rear parking sensors, among other items. An optional package offers connectivity items and a more powerful sound system. For R$ 94 thousand 490, the transmis- sion is automatic and the touch screen connectivity and automatic speed control are also included. Still pushed by the 200 TSI engine, the T-Cross in the Comfortline version, R$ 99,990, offers digital air conditioning, refrigerated glove box, 17-inch alloywhe- els and multi-collision brake system. Four optional packages can make the vehicle more complete. Finally, the top-of-the-line version, Highline 250 TSI, offers the 1.4 liter tur- bocharged VW engine, which reaches up to 150 hp. It has leather seats, LED interior lighting, fatigue detector, keyless system, start-stop, rain and twilight sen- The factory in Sao Jose dos Pinhais turns twenty and continues as one of the most modern VW plants in Brazil