Volkswagen Tera | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
Production | 2025–present |
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Designer | José Carlos Pavone |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB A0 |
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Dimensions | |
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]
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]
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]
The Tera uses two one liter inline 3 engines, a naturally aspirated unit and a turbocharged version. The naturally aspirated engine makes either 77 or 84 horsepower and the turbocharged engine makes 109 or 116 horsepower. [6]
The Tera was tested by Latin NCAP in its most basic configuration for Latin America with 6 airbags in June 2025, it scored 5 stars for adult and child occupants.