Volkswagen Tera enters production in this country, India launch likely in…

Volkswagen has commenced production of its Tera sub-compact SUV at the automaker's facility in Brazil. The India-bound sub-compact SUV that will challenge rivals like the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai Venue, and Tata Nexon among others, is based on the same MQB-A0-IN architecture that underpins the recently launched Skoda Kylaq. While the German auto major has not revealed anything specific about the launch of the SUV, the Volkswagen Tera is expected to arrive sometime around 2027.

The sub-compact SUV segment in the Indian passenger vehicle market has been witnessing a rapid surge in demand and influx of models. Almost all the mass-market carmakers present in the country have launched their respective products in this space. Volkswagen being a major player and having an ambitious target to grab a sizeable chunk of the affordable premium car market in India under its India 2.0 strategy, is working on a product like Tera. Upon launch, this could be a major model in the brand's product strategy.

Volkswagen Tera: Key things we know

At the exterior, the Volkswagen Tera has a single slat radiator grille, flanked by sweptback headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights (DRL). Also, there are large air dams, blacked-out A and B pillars, roof rails, black alloy wheels, wraparound LED taillights, dual-tone rear bumper, faux skid plates and an integrated spoiler with a high-mounted stop lamp.

Inside the cabin, the Volkswagen Tera has a plethora of features aided by advanced technology. It gets a large free-standing touchscreen infotainment system with a host of connectivity features. Also, there is a three-spoke steering wheel, dual-tone upholstery, glossy black inserts and an auto-dimming IRVM. It is expected to come with an ADAS suite, a 360-degree camera, and a host of safety features.

Powering the India-spec Volkswagen Tera would be a 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine, which would be available with a six-speed manual gearbox and a torque converter automatic unit for transmission duty. This engine would be capable of churning out 114 bhp peak power and 178 Nm of maximum torque.

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