In a market saturated with compact crossovers that are all vying to create the same user experience, the Volkswagen T-Cross is indeed a breath of fresh air.

Other manufacturers have opted to load their entry-level vehicles with guff in a bid to shift units. Volkswagen opted to embrace the T-Cross' honest-to-god characteristics instead. All the money that has gone into the vehicle has been spent wisely, to create a genuinely continental experience at an entry-level price point.