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The 2018 Volkswagen Teramont. Volkswagen
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The 2018 Volkswagen Teramont in Oman. Volkswagen
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The Teramont is designed and built in the United States, where it's known as the Atlas. Volkswagen
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The SUV benefits from a high seating position and great visibility. Volkswagen
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Its gear changes are smooth, the brakes responsive and the steering light, quick and precise. Volkswagen
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The Teramont has a panoramic sunroof. Volkswagen
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Tech includes adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, rear cross-traffic alert and a hands-free power boot. Volkswagen
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The Teramont comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Volkswagen</p>
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At last year's Dubai International Motor Show, the model was set up as a 'hotel. Volkswagen
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The SUV comes with either a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine producing 220hp or a 3.6-litre V6 with 280hp. Volkswagen
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There is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, displayed on VW's easy-to-use eight-inch touchscreen display and amplified via the Fender sound system with rear subwoofer. Volkswagen.
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The spacious interior features seven seats in three rows. Volkswagen
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The SUV is up against competitors such as the Ford Explorer, Nissan Pathfinder and Dodge Durango. Volkswagen
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The Teramont costs from Dh137,000. Volkswagen
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The 2018 Volkswagen Teramont. Volkswagen
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The 2018 Volkswagen Teramont in Oman. Volkswagen
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The Teramont is designed and built in the United States, where it's known as the Atlas. Volkswagen
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The SUV benefits from a high seating position and great visibility. Volkswagen
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Its gear changes are smooth, the brakes responsive and the steering light, quick and precise. Volkswagen
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The Teramont has a panoramic sunroof. Volkswagen
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Tech includes adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, rear cross-traffic alert and a hands-free power boot. Volkswagen
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The Teramont comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Volkswagen</p>
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At last year's Dubai International Motor Show, the model was set up as a 'hotel. Volkswagen
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The SUV comes with either a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine producing 220hp or a 3.6-litre V6 with 280hp. Volkswagen
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There is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, displayed on VW's easy-to-use eight-inch touchscreen display and amplified via the Fender sound system with rear subwoofer. Volkswagen.
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The spacious interior features seven seats in three rows. Volkswagen
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The SUV is up against competitors such as the Ford Explorer, Nissan Pathfinder and Dodge Durango. Volkswagen
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The Teramont costs from Dh137,000. Volkswagen
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The 2018 Volkswagen Teramont. Volkswagen
Road test: 2018 Volkswagen Teramont
The hotel-scale SUV shows its sizeable stock in the seven-seater stakes
Alix Capper Murdoch
15 September, 2018
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