Volkswagen Tera
The Volkswagen Tera is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by the German automaker Volkswagen primarily for the Brazilian market since 2025.
Overview
The car was first spotted testing in Rio de Janeiro in September 2024. In addition to being manufactured in Brazil it will also be manufactured at Volkswagen's Kariega plant in South Africa. Alongside the Škoda Kylaq and the sixth generation Polo, it is based on the MQB A0 platform.Design
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.Powertrain
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 and one turbocharged.The 1.6 MSI naturally aspirated engine produces 110 hp.
The 1.0 MPI naturally aspirated version may produce around 77 to 84 hp depending on the markets it is sold.
The 1.0 TSI turbocharged engine delivers 109 hp, though some listings mention up to 116 hp in certain versions.