Engineering:Volkswagen Tera
| Volkswagen Tera | |
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 VW Tera Comfort (Chile) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Also called | Volkswagen Tengo (South Africa) |
| Production | March 2025–present |
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| Designer | José Carlos Pavone |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB A0 |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,566 mm (101.0 in) |
| 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] It is sold as the Volkswagen Tengo in South Africa.
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 is offered with three different engine options, a 1.6-litre inline-4, and two versions of a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder: one naturally aspirated (MPI) and one turbocharged (TSI). The 1.6 MSI naturally aspirated engine produces 110 hp (82 kW; 110 PS). The 1.0 MPI naturally aspirated version may produce around 70–84 hp (52–63 kW; 71–85 PS) depending on the markets it is sold. The 1.0 TSI turbocharged engine delivers 109 hp (81 kW; 111 PS) (in most markets), though some listings mention up to 116 hp (87 kW; 118 PS) in certain versions.[6]
Safety
The Tera was tested by Latin NCAP 3.0 in its most basic configuration for Latin America with 6 airbags in June 2025, it scored 5 stars.[7]
Sales
| Year | Brazil | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48,143[8] | 4,776[9] |
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.
- ↑ "Resultados oficiales de la valoración de seguridad del Volkswagen Tera + 6 Airbags 2025". https://www.latinncap.com/es/resultado/197/volkswagen-tera-+-6-airbags.
- ↑ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2025". 5 January 2026. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2025/.
- ↑ "Wayback Machine". https://motormagazine.com.ar/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ACARA-SIOMAA-Informe-de-Mercado-Diciembre-2025.pdf.
External links
- Official website (Brazil)
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