Volkswagen will unveil the Teramont Coupe at the Shanghai Auto
Show next week. Previewed by last year’s Atlas Cross Sport concept, the production
model was recently spied undisguised in China. It echoes the original show car and is instantly recognizable as an
Atlas/Teramont.
Despite the styling similarities, the Teramont Coupe
has a slightly revised grille that now extends beneath the slimmer headlights.
Designers also installed a sportier front bumper which features a black
surround, honeycomb mesh inserts and a stylish chrome accent.
The squared off fender flares carryover from the
standard model, but the coupe has a more steeply sloping roof and unique rear
doors. The crossover has also been equipped front fender vents, painted side
skirts and a sportier rear pillar. The tailgate is also brand new as it has
steeply raked rear window and a unique spoiler. We can also see new taillights,
wraparound chrome trim and a sportier rear bumper. Unsurprisingly, the interior
largely carries over. However, the coupe has a new flat-bottomed steering
wheel, revised trim and stainless steel pedals.
While the model shown here is the Chinese-spec
Teramont Coupe, the US-spec crossover should be nearly identical. Volkswagen has
already confirmed it will be launched later this year and built alongside the
standard Atlas in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Volkswagen hasn’t said much about the model, but the
concept measured 4846 mm long, 2029 mm wide and 1735 mm tall. This means the coupe was 190.5 mm)shorter
than the standard Atlas, despite sharing the same wheelbase.
Engine options should carry over and US customers
can expect an entry-level model with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
that produces 235 hp and 349 Nm of torque. This
should also be a 3.6-liter V6 developing 276 hp and 360 Nm of torque.
