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The T-Cross uses a bonnet strut (gas strut) to hold the bonnet open, so you are looking for the right part. Some older or more basic vehicles use a manual prop rod instead, but the T-Cross is fitted with a gas-assisted strut on all variants, making replacement straightforward to source from a breaker.
The T-Cross was launched in 2019 and received a facelift in 2021, so a 2019 car is pre-facelift and a 2022 car is post-facelift. The bonnet strut itself attaches to the bonnet and body rather than to any of the changed front-end trim, so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility, but you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration before buying.
Trim level does not affect bonnet strut fitment on the T-Cross - the strut is the same across SE, SE L, R-Line and other trim grades within the same generation. The bonnet panel and its mounting points are shared regardless of trim, so you do not need to worry about matching trim when sourcing from a breaker.
Engine choice has no bearing on bonnet strut fitment for the T-Cross - the strut is the same whether your car has the 1.0 TSI, 1.5 TSI, or any other engine option. The bonnet and its support strut are front-end body components shared across the engine range, so simply matching the generation and facelift period is what matters.
The T-Cross facelift arrived for the 2021 model year, so a 2021 car could be either pre- or post-facelift depending on exactly when it was registered. Because the facelift brought changes to the bonnet line and front end, you should confirm with the breaker which version your registration corresponds to before agreeing a part.
The 2021 facelift is the key boundary to be aware of when sourcing a used T-Cross bonnet strut, as the revised front end may mean the bonnet and its strut attachment points differ from the pre-facelift cars built from 2019. Whether the strut itself interchanges across that boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker by quoting both registrations, rather than assuming it will fit.