Volkswagen Tera compact SUV – will it come to India?

The SUV segment under 4 meters is currently the most crowded and competitive market segment. OEMs such as Honda, Skoda and Volkswagen will also join the trend with new products in the coming years. this Skoda Kailac It is the Czech carmaker’s first sub-4 meter SUV in India and is now available for booking. Its deliveries are expected to begin on January 27, 2025. Volkswagen also confirmed that it has been developing a new SUV called the Tera for global markets. It is likely to be a subcompact SUV based on the Skoda Kylaq. While the German carmaker has not yet confirmed that the Volkswagen Tera will be launched in India, the model is likely to be launched in the country.

• Volkswagen is developing a new subcompact SUV for India.
• It will be based on the Skoda Kylaq.
• The new Volkswagen compact SUV will draw design inspiration from the Tera.
• Its India launch is likely to take place in 2026.

Here are all the key details we know so far about the new Volkswagen compact SUV.

platform

The upcoming Volkswagen Tera is currently in its initial testing phase in Argentina, and we’ve seen some spy shots of it. It will be based on the MQB A0 platform, which is said to be “highly flexible, modular and versatile”.

design & interior

The latest spy shots show that the Volkswagen compact SUV will feature slim LED headlights, a signature grille and a sporty front bumper. Unlike the Kylaq which gets a split headlight setup, the Volkswagen Tera will miss it. It will have a slightly sloping roofline, stubby taillights connected by a black panel or strip, and decent ground clearance. Compared to the Kylaq, the Volkswagen Tera is likely to be slightly longer and shorter, with a more angular design language.

The interior details of the new Volkswagen compact SUV are not yet known. However, it is expected to share its interior layout and features with the Skoda Kylaq.

turbine power

It’s too early to comment on its powertrain. However, speculation is rife that the Volkswagen Tera could be powered by a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder TSI turbo-petrol engine, mated to 6-speed manual gearbox and 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox options.