Engineering:Volkswagen Tera
| Volkswagen Tera | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Production | 2025–present |
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| Designer | José Carlos Pavone |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB A0 |
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| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,100 mm (161.4 in) |
| Width | 1,783 mm (70.2 in) |
| Height | 1,575 mm (62.0 in) |
| uk|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight | 1,154 kg (2,544 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volkswagen Gol |
The Volkswagen Tera is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by the German automaker Volkswagen primarily for the Brazilian market since 2025.[1]
Overview
The car was first spotted testing in Rio de Janeiro in September 2024.[2] In addition to being manufactured in Brazil it will also be manufactured at Volkswagen's Kariega plant in South Africa.[3] Alongside the Škoda Kylaq and the sixth generation Polo, it is based on the MQB A0 platform.[4]
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Interior
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Design
Full-LED headlights and a slim grille are present in the front. Sculpted fenders are present on the sides. Small LED taillights are present in the rear, being connected by a black trim piece.[5]
Powertrain
The Tera uses two one liter inline 3 engines, a naturally aspirated unit and a turbocharged version. The naturally aspirated engine makes either 77 or 84 horsepower and the turbocharged engine makes 109 or 116 horsepower.[6]
Safety
The Tera was tested by Latin NCAP in its most basic configuration for Latin America with 6 airbags in June 2025, it scored 5 stars for adult and child occupants.
References
- ↑ Dyogo Fagundes (2024-11-09). "Volkswagen Tera: New small car SUV for South America". https://uk.motor1.com/news/740416/volkswagen-tera-small-suv-debut-south-america/.
- ↑ "Volkswagen Tera could be the answer to Skoda Kylaq". 2024-11-06. https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/car-news/volkswagen-tera-could-be-the-answer-to-skoda-kylaq/3658240/.
- ↑ Niekerk, Reuben van. "Volkswagen reveals third new vehicle to be built in South Africa" (in en-US). Life. https://www.news24.com/life/motoring/newmodels/volkswagen-reveals-third-new-vehicle-to-be-built-in-south-africa-20250304. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
- ↑ Sadekar, Deepankar (March 4, 2025). "Volkswagen Tera entry-level SUV unveiled in Brazil". https://www.team-bhp.com/news/volkswagen-tera-entry-level-suv-unveiled-brazil.
- ↑ Pappas, Thanos (March 3, 2025). "New VW Tera Is A Baby Tiguan For Brazil". https://www.carscoops.com/2025/03/vw-tera-revealed-as-brazils-new-baby-tiguan.
- ↑ Govorov, Andrey. "Новый кроссовер Volkswagen Tera вызвал ажиотажный спрос" (in ru). https://www.kolesa.ru/news/novyi-krossover-volkswagen-tera-vyzval-aziotaznyi-spros.
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