Volkswagen Tera
Subcompact crossover SUV
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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.
- Brazil: Taubaté (Volkswagen do Brasil)
- South Africa: Kariega (Volkswagen of South Africa)
| Volkswagen Tera | |
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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 SUV |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB A0 |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
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| Transmission | |
| 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 |
Overview
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
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
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
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
| Year | Brazil |
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| 2025 | 48,143[9] |
