Skoda Kylaq's Cousin SUV Volkswagen Tera Spied Again

Spy shots of Volkswagen's new SUV, Tera, have surfaced again, this time in the form of a test model on the rough dirt roads of Argentina. The sighting has generated enough excitement that the Tera may be coming to India to fill up the gap that was left by the axed Polo and subsequently may be competing with sub-4m SUVs to gain a share in the highly sought-after category.

Testing in Argentina: What We Know So Far

The Volkswagen Tera recently hit the rough roads of a famous Argentine highway named Ruta 40. The final design prototype SUV Volkswagen Tera's exterior was camouflaged when local journalists from Motor1 caught shots of it driving through dirt detours on the stretch between Cafayate and Amaicha del Valle, where local repairs to bridges were going on.

VW Argentina's General Manager, Martin Massimino, stated that Tera will launch in Argentina by 2025, probably sometime after it's launched in Brazil. Regarding pricing, it is said to be between Polo Track and more affordable versions of T-Cross. It is expected to cost around 27 to 31 million pesos, or Rs. 16.5 lakh to Rs. 19 lakh.

Why the Tera Could be a Perfection for India

The Tera fills a huge gap in Volkswagen's lineup, especially in the Indian market. Now that the Polo has been discontinued, Volkswagen does not have a sub-4 meter model in the market. The sibling, Skoda, is launching the Kylaq, a sub-4 meter compact SUV based on the same platform to be manufactured in India. The Tera could be easily mated onto the Skoda Kushaq and Taigun's common platform and use the existing production infrastructure and technology in place within India for production.

Common Platform for Economies of Scale to Be Obtained

Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun are built on the MQB-A0 platform, so will be Tera. This also affords production opportunities at a reasonable cost and helps make this SUV more feasible to be manufactured locally in India. For the powerplant, the Tera will get a 1.0-litre turbocharged unit that should pump in around 116 horsepower. The transmission will be 6-speed manual or automatic.

A New, Budget-Friendly SUV for India

The Tera would see Volkswagen enter the sub-4m SUV space, thus competing with popular models like Hyundai Venue and Tata Nexon. It would present more choices for buyers, given its under, Rs. 10 lakh price tag.

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