The Volkswagen Tera is a subcompact crossover SUV announced by the German automaker Volkswagen in Brazil.[1] Positioned as the smallest SUV in Volkswagen's lineup, below the Taigo/Nivus and T-Cross, it is the smallest SUV model from Volkswagen.
| Volkswagen Tera | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Production | 2025 (to commence) |
| Assembly | Brazil: São José dos Pinhais (Volkswagen do Brasil) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB A0 |
| Related | Škoda Kylaq Škoda Kushaq Volkswagen Taigun Škoda Slavia Volkswagen Virtus |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.0 L TSI |
| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,566 mm (101.0 in) |
| Length | 3,995 mm (157.3 in) |
| Width | 1,783 mm (70.2 in) |
| Height | 1,619 mm (63.7 in) |
Overview
editThe car was first spotted testing in Rio de Janeiro in September 2024.[2]
It was officially unveiled in November 2024 and will compete with Fiat Pulse and Renault Kardian in Brazil upon launch.
In India, its competition will include Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Kia Sonet and Hyundai Venue along with Skoda Kylaq.[3]
References
edit- ^ Dyogo Fagundes (2024-11-09). "Volkswagen Tera: New small car SUV for South America". motor1. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ "Volkswagen Tera could be the answer to Skoda Kylaq". Financial Express. 2024-11-06. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ "Volkswagen Tera subcompact SUV in pipeline, could rival Skoda Kylaq in India". HT Auto. 2024-11-06. Retrieved 2024-11-15.