Volkswagen Tera unveiled, is brand's smallest SUV

Volkswagen has unveiled Tera in the Brazilian market. The SUV is the most affordable and smallest vehicle that Volkswagen sells. The brand has only unveiled the exterior and interior of the SUV, the technical specifications stay under the wrap as of now. Volkswagen showcased the Tera at the Rio De Janeiro Carnival and it will be produced in Brazil for sale in Latin America and Africa.

Volkswagen Tera features

Volkswagen has confirmed a few features that will come with the Tera. It will be equipped with LED headlamps and tail lamps along with daytime running lamps. There would be a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a digital driver's display that will show all the vital information to the driver. Volkswagen also offers wireless charging and ambient lighting. To top things off, the brand has also added an Advanced Driver Aids System.

Volkswagen Tera exterior

The exterior of the Volkswagen Tera is inspired by the Tiguan which is a much larger SUV. The headlamps are slim and the daytime running lamp are divided into two segments. There are diamond-cut alloy wheels on the sides as well.

Volkswagen Tera interior

The Tera shares few of its interior elements with other compact models that Volkswagen sells. There is a multi-function steering wheel along with a touch sensitive automatic climate control and a new touchscreen infotainment system that sits as a freestanding unit.

Volkswagen Tera platform

Volkswagen Tera is based on MQB A0 platform. It is important to note that this is not the MQB A0 IN platform on which the India-spec cars are based on. The MQB A0 also underpins the Polo that is on sale in the global market. As of now, the dimensions of the Tera are not known.

Volkswagen Tera engine

Volkswagen Tera is expected to use the 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that is also doing duty on the Kushaq, Taigun, Virtus and Slavia. It puts out 113 bhp of max power and 178 Nm. It comes mated to a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The engine is also E20 compliant.

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