Engines of Volkswagen Teramont
The Volkswagen Teramont is a full-size crossover belonging to the prestigious class. The car is relatively new on the market. For a short period, the car has proven itself only from the good side. The power plant used has high power and great torque, which is necessary for excellent cross-country ability and dynamic driving.
Brief description of the Volkswagen Teramont
The Volkswagen Teramont car was presented to the public in the fall of 2016 at auto shows in China and America. The car is built on the MQB modular platform with a transverse arrangement of the power unit. The Teramont has all-wheel drive. An electrohydraulic Haldex clutch engages the rear wheels when the front wheels slip. The car’s safety system includes:
- automatic emergency braking;
- road marking monitoring;
- adaptive cruise control;
- collision warning;
- parking assistant;
- blind spot monitoring.
The Volkswagen Teramont has large dimensions, excellent smooth running and quite powerful power units. The car has a laconic and restrained forms. In front there is a massive grille with chrome decorations. The optics received narrow angular forms. When looking from the side huge wheel arches with unpainted plastic are noticeable, emphasizing the brutality of the car.
The car has a seven-seat layout. Leather in the cabin is scarce and has only a satisfactory quality. The material is rough and coarse, constantly making a creaking sound when moving. Car owners have no complaints about the quality of sewing, as the fit and seams are at a high level.
Torpedo Volkswagen Teramont is made of plastic. Its shape imitates leather with stitching. The material is pleasant to the touch, but small scratches quickly appear on it. In the richer configurations, you can find alcantara, aluminum and natural wood inserts. Stuffing found in the Teramont includes:
- projection on the windshield;
- two-tone trim on the seats;
- asymmetric servo steering wheel;
- heated seats;
- panoramic roof;
- seat ventilation;
- multi-zone climate control;
- cooled glove compartment;
- built-in displays.
The seven-seat layout offers three rows of seats. In the top configuration, the number of seats is reduced to six. The middle row in this case comes with separate captain’s chairs. The standard version has the ability to adjust the tilt of the backrest, and the middle row is adjusted by moving around the cabin at a distance of up to 20 cm.
An overview of the engines on the different generations of the car
Volkswagen Teramont can not boast a wide range of power units. The engines used have good traction characteristics. Their power is enough for a dynamic ride on the asphalt, as well as to overcome off-road. To get acquainted with the engines used in Volkswagen, you can see in the table below.
Volkswagen Teramont power units
| Vehicle model | Engines installed |
|---|---|
| 1 generation | |
| Volkswagen Teramont 2016 | CXDA |
Popular Engines
The CXDA engine is popular on the Volkswagen Teramont in the basic configuration. The engine has a lightweight design with thin cylinder walls. The oil pump is equipped with the function of switching off part of the injectors to change the output. The power unit has adjustable valve lift. The exhaust manifold is built into the cylinder head.
To improve the performance of the engine, a combined feeding system is used. Fuel is injected directly into the cylinders and the intake manifold. The motor meets all environmental standards. The power unit is sensitive to fuel quality and is prone to fouling of the valves.
Another popular engine is CDVC. It is installed on the car to give optimal dynamics. The power unit has an inline-shifted design. A large working chamber volume provides high torque. The engine has found the demand on the Volkswagen Teramont in rich configurations.
CDVC cylinders are staggered. The engine uses a single cylinder head with two camshafts. The cylinder block is made of gray cast iron, which has a positive effect on the durability of the engine. The intake and exhaust camshafts are equipped with a continuously variable camshaft timing system. The engine intake manifold has variable geometry.
What engine is better to choose the Volkswagen Teramont
If you want to possess a good crossover with a relatively powerful engine, it is recommended to choose the Volkswagen Teramont with the CXDA engine. Engine life is 250-300 thousand kilometers. The engine is good with moderate operation. If the car will ride out on a deep off-road, it is better to prefer the CDVC motor.
To unleash the full potential of the Volkswagen Teramont it is recommended to choose a car with the CDVC engine. The engine almost never breaks down and shows excellent durability. With proper maintenance its service life is over 600 thousand kilometers. Therefore, if there are no limitations in finances, it is recommended to choose a car with CDVC. At the same time you will have to put up with the high fuel consumption.
Engine Reliability and Weaknesses
The weak point of the CXDA is the oil pump. It gets clogged and often causes oil starvation. The engine also suffers from chain stretching. Its adjustment is required when the mileage exceeds 100,000 km.
Another CXDA problem is overheating. The cooling system can not always cope with heat removal. This causes deformation of the pump, the housing of which is made of plastic. Also the oil liquefies. It can no longer reliably protect the rubbing surfaces and starts to leak through the seals and gaskets.
The CDVC engine is virtually devoid of weaknesses. It has no design flaws. The car owners only complain of high consumption. It can exceed the passport data by 2-5 liters.
Repairability of power units
The CXDA engine has appeared in cars not so long ago. Therefore, many service stations refuse to take it for repair because of the insufficiently studied design. Parts for the ICE is very difficult to find. The abundance of electronics also affects the complexity of repairs. Therefore, it is often more advantageous to buy a contract engine.
The CDVC power unit has a large margin of safety. Its cast-iron cylinder block contributes to good maintainability. The complexity is associated only with the row-shifted motor design, which requires special tools and knowledge of workshop workers. In general, the CDVC engine is easy to fix minor malfunctions, and if necessary, it is possible to conduct a complete overhaul.
With what engine to take Teramont: the question of taxes, consumption, comparison
In the Russian market, the crossover FV Teramont got a gasoline engine in two interpretations: a turbocharged four 2.0 TSI (220 hp) or an atmospheric engine with 280 horsepower (V6 3.6). Recently the car has been equipped with one more modification of the internal combustion engine – a six-cylinder unit with a reduced capacity of 249 hp.
Except tax indulgences, the specified engine differs from 280 hp “colleague” by peak gain of revolutions (5,000 instead of 6,200 rpm). Torque remained at the same level (3,500 rpm at 360 Nm). Curb weight of the machine increased to 2,125 kg from 2,105.
It is necessary to note that the decrease of capacity indicator below 250 “horses” gives a chance to owners of the crossover to save on a transport gathering. In the capital of the Russian Federation, the tax will be reduced from 42,000 to 18,675 rubles annually. The cost of the Teramont V6 is not less than 3,380,000 rubles. The updated version will appear on sale in the near future, but, there is little hope for a price reduction.
“Gift” for the tax office
Compared to the 220 hp Volkswagen of the considered series, the 280 hp version will have to pay 23,000 rubles more tax per year. At the same time, the car consumes more fuel. The question arises, why spend more? When taking a test drive, the skepticism is smoothed out a bit, due to the velvety and rich sound of the engine.
Fuel consumption in the city for such power was not so ruinous (16 liters per 100 km). Autopilot in jams works “clumsily”, cutting off attempts to keep the desired distance to the vehicle in front. The front suspension unit appreciably works off “lying policemen”.
Country appetites of “Terry” are quite acceptable. On the free road with the switched on cruise control the automobile consumes about 8,7-8,8 l/100 km at a speed of 110 km/h. Stability is not lost even at higher indicators.
Turbine four
The five-meter Teramont shares the modular platform with a number of compact Volkswagen models, including the Golf 2.0 . Thus, the two-ton, frame “deer” is able to show on turns and curves of roads some features of sports car (holds direction with confidence, not lurching, transfers coupling with highway to a helm with information). Gas pedal in case of the turbine version reacts thoughtfully.
Disadvantages of turbine “pit” can be smoothed by skillful manipulation with pedals, however in traffic jams such manipulations start to irritate. It is well that the Terramont, including the version 3.6, is equipped with the competently debugged eight-mode automatic transmission. With other variants of shifting gears the situation could be even worse.
Features of the Terry test drive with a turbocharged supercharger:
- Fuel consumption in the city (with congestion) – up to 15 l/100 km.
- Appetite on the highway at 100 km/h – 8.4 l/100 km.
- Engine life (with careful handling) is not less than 100 000 km.
- Loyal overcoming of “lying policemen” (without unnecessary bumps and vibrations).
Economy version
The Teramont with a 249-horsepower engine is not inferior to the engine with 280 horsepower. It overcomes barriers with noticeable dissonance, which indicates the unwillingness of the engineers of the German company to “bother” in this respect.
The general condition of the SUV with a de-energized motor has changed insignificantly, while the cost remains at the same level. The only plus is the engine volume 2.0 with 249 hp gives significant tax relief.
Technical characteristics
The table shows the main parameters of the Volkswagen Teramont with different engines.
2. Dimensions – 5.036/1.98/1.76 m.
3. wheelbase – 2.97 m.
4. Ground clearance – 203 mm.
5. Rear/rear track – 1.72/1.7 m.
6. Wheels – 245/205 (50/60 R18/20).
2. Top speed – 190 km/h.
3. Eco-class – Euro 5.
For the Russian market, the true engine life of the Terramont “six” is still a mystery. Experts point out that a slight reinforcement of the front suspension suggests a surge in popularity of the V6.
Given the lack of multi-thousand-dollar tax payments, the two-liter turbocharged TSI4 engine runs the risk of being out of business. To understand the practical difference between the units reviewed, it’s recommended to test all versions directly in the city and on the highway.
