Volkswagen Teramont makes Middle East debut
Posted by Zaran Tarapore on Sep 10, 2018
Amidst the rocky mountains of Oman, Volkswagen Middle East unveils its eagerly anticipated SUV, the all-new Teramont. The largest and first-ever seven-seater SUV from the brand, the Teramont is built at the brand’s Tenesse plant and faces stiff competition from the likes of the Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot, and Nissan Pathfinder.
Representing a new chapter in the brand’s lustruous story, the 2019 Teramont offers competitive levels of technology and spaciosuness at a price tag that cannot be ignored. Drawing attention to itself despite competing in a crowded segment of the market, the Teramont goes big on passenger/cargo volume as well as everyday usability and utility.
An evolution of the CrossBlue concept seen in 2013, the Teramont is built on the brand’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MBQ) architecture and stands at a mighty 5 meters long, 1.9 meters wide, and 1.7 meters tall. Its bold exterior is complemented by clean lines and full LED lighting that comes standard across the range.
Andrew Savvas, Brand Director Volkswagen Middle East said: “Welcoming the Teramont to our market is a delight, as we are confident this car will be perfect for this location. Size matters, especially for families in this region and this is exactly what we can deliver now. This year we have been busy ramping up our SUV range and having this 7-seater now means we have a complete line up in place and can offer the perfect car for every type of family.”
Flaunting one of the longest wheelbases in its class, the German SUV offers a cabin that is clean, comfortable, and most of all, functional. Practicality comes in the form of 17 cupholders and multiple charging outlets, while those who wish to make the most of the three-row seating layout will enjoy cargo capacity at 583-liters, that can be expanded to 2,741-liters with the second-and-third-row seats folded flat.
On the feature front, the Teramont is the only vehicle in its class to offer Automatic Post-Collision Braking as standard on all trims. The feature list is further extended with a range of standard and optional additions that include Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning, and Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Traffic Alert.
Available with two engine options, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, or a stronger 3.6-liter naturally aspirated V6, the Teramont channels its grunt through an 8-speed automatic transmission to all four corners. The 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system is accompanied by a multi-terrain select that tweaks the ECU, steering, and transmission to suit Onroad, Snow, Off-road, and Custom Off-road driving.
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