Volkswagen has just announced the launch of the Teramont in the Middle
East. The SUV, which is known as the Atlas in North America, comes straight
from the Asian markets, where it broke cover nearly two years ago. However,
unlike the Chinese versions, the one destined for the Middle East will be
assembled in Chattanooga, Tennessee, alongside the US-spec Passat.
Inside its 5,037 mm long, 1,979 mm wide and 1,768 mm tall body, the
Teramont can accommodate up to seven occupants. Depending on how many seats are
being used, the boot volume ranges between 583 to 2,741 liters.
Volkswagen has yet
to fully detail the Teramont for the Middle East, but states that all variants
come with the brand’s 4Motion all-wheel drive system. Also, it’s offered with a
selection of driving assistance systems, such as Automatic Distance Control,
Emergency Brake Assistant, Collision Warning, Blind Spot Detection and Park
Assist.
Currently, the
Volkswagen Atlas is powered either by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
engine, making 238 PS and 350 Nm of torque, or a
3.6-liter V6 rated at 280 PS and 361 Nm of
torque. However, it remains to be seen whether the Teramont will use those same
units for the Middle East.
