Volkswagen updates Tera engine and Skoda introduces Octavia hybrids

Volkswagen is updating its Tera model in Brazil, introducing the 200 TSI engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission for the Comfort and Highline configurations. The 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbo engine produces 128 hp and 20.4 kgfm of torque. This upgrade replaces the previous 116 hp engine and six-speed transmission in these specific trims. Prices for the Comfort version have increased to R$ 134,790, while the Highline version is priced at R$ 147,190.

Separately, Skoda is expanding the Octavia lineup within the Volkswagen Group by introducing two full hybrid (HEV) powertrains. These systems combine a 1.5 TSI engine with two electric machines and a 1.6 kWh battery, offering combined outputs of 136 hp and 170 hp. Unlike mild hybrid systems, these full hybrids allow for electric-only driving, which aims to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The technology follows similar implementations recently announced by Volkswagen for other models.