Volkswagen TERA: Volkswagen's Risky Bet! WEAK Engine and STRONG Rivals. Is it Worth it?

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🤯 Volkswagen has placed a new piece on the SUV chessboard, and its name is TERA! Designed in Brazil to compete in the market's most competitive segment, it arrives with the mission of being the brand's most affordable SUV, positioned right below the Nivus. But does this gamble make sense?

In this complete analysis, we'll dive deep into the VW Tera and answer the burning questions: Is the 1.0-liter, 84-horsepower engine in the entry-level version a joke? Do the TSI engine versions save the project? And most importantly: does it have the strength to face rivals like the Fiat Pulse and Renault Kardian? Hit play and find out if the Tera is a masterstroke or a misstep for Volkswagen!

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00:00In the chess game of the automotive market, where every move is coldly calculated,

00:05Volkswagen has decided to put another piece into play.

00:09Its name is Terra, a short, direct name that christens the brand's new BSUV,

00:15designed to compete in the most brutal and competitive segment existing today.

00:20The proposal is clear.

00:22To be the gateway to the VW utility vehicle universe,

00:25strategically positioned just below the Nevis.

00:28A bold gamble, or simply filling a gap that was already echoing in the factory yard.

00:34This isn't a global project, one of those we see driving around Berlin or Shanghai.

00:40The Terra was conceived, developed, and born for the South American reality,

00:44more specifically for Brazil.

00:46Forget the United States, Europe, or Asia, the focus is here.

00:51It's part of an offensive of 17 new vehicles promised by the brand by 2028.

00:55A promise that, if fulfilled, will flood dealerships with more options than a pizzeria menu.

01:02We'll see.

01:03Let's get to what matters, the mechanics.

01:06The entry-level version, simply named 1.0 MPI, comes with a familiar engine.

01:11It's a naturally aspirated three-cylinder, delivering 84 horsepower on ethanol.

01:16Yes, 84.

01:19The 0 to 100 km per hour acceleration takes almost 14 seconds.

01:24This means that on a hill or with a full car, patience will be an indispensable standard feature.

01:31The transmission is a five-speed manual, to the delight of purists,

01:35or anyone who wants to save money at all costs.

01:37Stepping up a notch, we find the Comfort Line and High Line versions.

01:42And here, the story changes.

01:44Both abandon the anemic engine and adopt the acclaimed 1.0 TSI.

01:49The turbo and direct injection boost power to 116 horsepower and torque to 16.8 kilograms of meter,

01:57available from just 1,750 RPM.

02:00The result is a completely different car, with 0 to 100 km per hour dropping to around 10 seconds,

02:07and decent power for highways.

02:09The transmission in these versions is always the six-speed automatic.

02:14It's the powertrain that this car's chassis truly deserves.

02:18Volkswagen seems to have focused its efforts on safety and technology to differentiate the Terra.

02:24From the most basic version, it leaves the factory with six airbags,

02:28stability and traction control, and LED headlights.

02:31An honest package, it must be admitted.

02:34In the more expensive versions, the light show begins.

02:37The VW Play multimedia system, the digital instrument cluster,

02:41and in the High Line version, the ADAS package with adaptive cruise control and emergency braking.

02:47Also, you can be distracted by pretty screens,

02:50while the car worries about not hitting the one in front of you.

02:53In terms of dimensions, there's no revolution.

02:55With its 4.19 meters in length and 2.56 meters in wheelbase,

03:01it aligns perfectly with its main competitors.

03:04The 350-liter trunk is average for the category.

03:07It won't make you get rid of your pickup for heavy work,

03:10but it handles monthly groceries and weekend luggage without major dramas or acrobatics.

03:15It's a rational package, without outlandish promises of infinite space.

03:20The direct battle, of course, will be with the Fiat Pulse and their Renault Cartien.

03:24Against the Pulse, the Terra has an advantage in standard safety,

03:28with its six airbags versus the rival's four.

03:31However, the Fiat's engine is more powerful, delivering 130 horsepower.

03:36Against the Cartien, the Terra bets on the brand's solidity and the acclaimed VW Play,

03:42while the Renault bets on a bolder design and a slightly stronger engine, with 125 horsepower.

03:48It's the old battle between German rationality and Italo-French emotion.

03:53In the end, the Volkswagen Terra arrives as a calculated and cerebral option.

03:58It doesn't have the most stunning design,

04:00and the entry-level version requires a dose of resignation from the driver.

04:04However, it relies on solid pillars, a robust safety package from the start,

04:10cutting-edge technology for those who can afford it,

04:12and the proven efficiency of the TSI engine.

04:15Its success or failure will depend, as always,

04:18on how salty the final price of this equation will be.

04:22If this cold and objective analysis was of your liking,

04:25you know what to do with the like button.

04:27Thanks, and see you next time.

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