Volkswagen Tera
| Volkswagen Tera | |
|---|---|
 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 |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
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| Transmission | |
| 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) |
| Kerb 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
[edit]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]
Rear view
Interior
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Design
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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]
| Test | Points | % |
|---|---|---|
| Overall: |  | |
| Adult occupant: | 35.95 | 90% |
| Child occupant: | 42.75 | 87% |
| Pedestrian: | 36.37 | 76% |
| Safety assist: | 36.45 | 85% |
Sales
[edit]| Year | Brazil | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48,143[9] | 4,776[10] |
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.
- ↑ Niekerk, Reuben van. "Volkswagen reveals third new vehicle to be built in South Africa". Life. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
- ↑ Sadekar, Deepankar (March 4, 2025). "Volkswagen Tera entry-level SUV unveiled in Brazil". Team-BHP.
- ↑ Pappas, Thanos (March 3, 2025). "New VW Tera Is A Baby Tiguan For Brazil". Carscoops.
- ↑ Govorov, Andrey. "Новый кроссовер Volkswagen Tera вызвал ажиотажный спрос". Kolesa.ru (in Russian).
- ↑ "Resultados oficiales de la valoración de seguridad del Volkswagen Tera + 6 Airbags 2025". LATIN NCAP - PARA AUTOS MAS SEGUROS.
- ↑ "Latin results for Volkswagen Tera + 6 Airbags". LATIN NCAP. 2025.
- ↑ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2025". AUTOO. 5 January 2026. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ↑ "Wayback Machine" (PDF). motormagazine.com.ar. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2026-03-05. Retrieved 2026-06-07.
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External links
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- Official website (Brazil)
