Volkswagen Tera Unveiled In Brazil As Entry-Level SUV

Exterior Design Inspired by Larger VW SUVs

On the outside, The Tera features design elements similar to VW's big SUVs. The front includes slim headlamps with a two-part LED DRL setup, bumper has a black-finished grille and the sides feature black A- and B-pillars, along with a black-finished roof. At the rear it gets compact tail lamps connected by black trim and the bumpers also incorporate black accents.

On the inside, the VW Tera shares elements with other Volkswagen compact models. The steering wheel, centre console and touch-based climate control panel resemble the ones in the Taigun. The infotainment system is positioned as a free-standing unit instead of being integrated into the dashboard. Key features include a 10-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless charging, connected car technology, ambient lighting and an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) package.

The Tera is expected to be built upon the MQB A0 platform that different from the MQB A0 IN platform that is used for Volkswagen’s India-specific models. It is expected to be slightly over 4 meters in length, similar to the latest Polo. Although engine details have not been revealed, the SUV is likely to use the Polo’s 1.0L TSI petrol and flex-fuel engine options in Brazil.