Senior executives of SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Co poses next to the Teramont at the launching ceremony in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, on Mar 29, 2017. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

SAIC Volkswagen's maiden large SUV model reached the market with three engine options and nine variants at prices ranging from 308,900 yuan ($44,773.54) to 518,900 yuan.

The locally produced Teramont is the world's first model powered by Volkswagen's latest EA390 2.5-liter turbocharged V6 engine outputting 500 Nm peak torque.

The off-road capability of the joint venture's latest model is enhanced by its 4Motion all-wheel-drive system and DCC, with eight driving modes.

As the carmaker's largest SUV, it carries seven seats with six-seat alternatives and the ability to fold the second and the third rows flat for expanded trunk space.

The model includes many features boosting riders' safety and comfort, including automatic LED headlights, an electric-powered tailgate, tinted windows, genuine leather-covered steering wheel, auto air conditioning with a Clean Air PM2.5 filter and keyless entry.

Specs:

Size: 5,039/1,989/1,773 mm; 2,980 mm wheelbase; 409-liter trunk expandable to 2,415 liters

Power: 2.5-liter turbocharged V6 EA390, outputting 500 Nm and 220 kW for 530V6;

2-liter turbocharged EA888 outputting 350 Nm and 162 kW for 380TSI;

2-liter turbocharged EA888 outputting 320 Nm and 137 kW for 330TSI;

DQ500 Dual Clutch Gearbox installed as standard

Speed: 536V6 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds

Economy: 8.8 liters for 380TSI; 7.5 liters for 330TSI

Infotainment: 12.3-inch LCD dashboard display, 8-inch touch screen Modular Infotainment Platform and navigation, Dynaudio with 12 speakers

Safety: Visual driver assistance system with 15 radars and 5 cameras