Rumours of a Volkswagen Polo-sized crossover have been circulating for years and such a car now seems confirmed following the unveiling of the T-Cross Breeze conceptat the 2016 Geneva Auto Show.

The relatively new compact crossover segment is booming, but as Range Rover has already shown with its Evoque Convertible, a new niche set to expand shortly is one for topless variants. Indeed,Volkswagen has confirmed that once the production version of its new compact crossover eventually goes on sale,one of the models in the lineup will feature a a retractable fabric roof.

The styling of the Volkswagen T-Cross Breeze is not too dissimilar to that of the new Volkswagen Tiguan, but there are some distinct changes. It has a wide grille and large LED rings around the fog lights. There are 19-inch alloy wheels and the Summer Green Metallic paint adds to the drama.

In terms of size, theVolkswagen T-Cross Breeze is a little bit longer than the current CrossPolo, but the wheelbase provides adequate space for a four-seat layout. It tips the scales at 1 250kg, which should make it quite nimble. When you're in the cabin, you'll find plenty of touchscreen displays and there's a completely digital instrument cluster, similar to what the VW Group has already rolled out in various production models. This concept also boasts a banging 300-watt Beat Audio sound system with a subwoofer in the centre console.

Power comes from the VW Group's trusty turbocharged 1.0-liter three-cylinder unit with 81 kW and 175 Nm of torque. A seven-speed dual-clutch DSG transmission is fitted and the claimed fuel consumption sits at 5L/100km.

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