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The three rows of seating provide space for up to seven people to sit comfortably in this SUV, with both rows in the back allowing for customisable seating arrangements. An innovative folding mechanism for the second row offers easy entrance and exit room on both sides by enabling the second-row bench to tilt and slide forward, even with a child seat in place. Being a family-orientated car, the Teramont provides plenty of charging points, cup holders and storage space throughout the vehicle to keep everyone happy. The luggage compartment offers 583 litres of storage, a capacity that can be increased up to 2,741 litres when both rear rows of seating are folded flat.

Performance wise, our Teramont boasts a 3.6-litre FSI, six-cylinder petrol engine that produces 3,597CC, 280hp and 360Nm of torque. The power of this well-constructed engine, along with the eight-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic, enables this SUV to accelerate from 0-100km/h in 8.1 seconds and offer a top speed of 190km/h. Not too shabby for a car weighing in at almost two tonnes. Add the 4Motion AllWheel Drive system combined with responsive braking to the equation, and you have one very capable vehicle. This setup provides the convenience of an automatic with the hands-on sportiness of a manual transmission.

Adding to the family-friendly factor of the new Teramont is the abundance of safety features fitted to safeguard you and your loved ones. An automatic post collision braking system, three-point seatbelts for all seats, sidecurtain head protection airbags covering all three rows, along with the car’s reinforced safety cage construction, provide a safe environment for all occupants. Electronic safety systems include an anti-lock braking system, electronic stability control, lane assist, park assist, blind spot monitor with rear traffic alert, adaptive cruise control and so much more. All-in-all, we found the new VW Teramont to be a good-looking, modern and versatile vehicle.

For more information and to book a test drive of your own, please call Volkswagen Qatar on 4445 2365.

IS SCREEN ADDICTION A REAL THING? AND IF SO, HOW CAN YOU FIGHT IT?

Digital technology has been more significant and present in our lives than ever in recent years. We can use the virtual world to shop, date, study, play online sports with virtual friends, and the list goes on almost infinitely. We can explore the world from the comfort of our sofas.

According to research commissioned by Vision Direct, the average U.S. adult will spend the equivalent of 44 years of their life staring at screens (TVs, smartphones, computers, tablets). The study also shows that it takes less than 10 minutes for the average adult to look at a screen after waking up each day – with six in 10 taking a glance within five minutes.

New experiences are one click away, but when do we know we’ve had enough screen time as adults? Health experts from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute in the U.S. say that we should limit screen time to less than two hours per day outside work. Too much screen time can cause eye strain, headaches, insomnia, poor sleep, addictive behaviours, neck and back pain and changes in cognition. Forget binge-watching TV shows and having Facebook/ Instagram breaks during your work hours.

Here is a list of ideas to start your digital detox:

- Turn off all notifications from apps, except from people.

- Limit what is on your home screen.

- Take social media off your phone.

- Charge your phone outside your bedroom.

- Set a timer to turn off the screen and move your body.

- Find a hobby that does not involve a screen.

- Create a solid routine and stick to it.

There are as many colours and exciting things to do in the real world; you just have to take the first step towards discovering what is outside your door.