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New Cupra Raval EV reappears in spy photos

Cupra's new electric hatchback, the Raval, has been spotted near Nurburgring. The prototype sports updated camouflage, suggesting it's in the final stages of development before its 2025 debut.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 28, 2024, 12:12 p.m.
EU tariffs could kill Cupra, warns CEO

Cupra, the VW Group-owned brand, is facing a potential crisis due to new European Union tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China. Wayne Griffiths, the CEO of Cupra, has warned that these tariffs could have a devastating impact on the company's business.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 6, 2024, 4:18 p.m.
Cupra Terramar spotted without camouflage

Cupra, the sporty Spanish brand spun off from Seat, is set to strengthen its lineup with new SUVs, including the Terramar, which has been spotted completely undisguised.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 3, 2024, 2:04 p.m.
Cupra Formentor and Leon receive major upgrades, including a 'shark-nose'

The Cupra Formentor and Leon models have undergone their first major facelift, introducing a striking 'shark-nose' front end design reminiscent of the Terramar SUV and boosting engine options including an upgraded to 333 hp 2.0-liter unit.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 30, 2024, 11:40 a.m.
Cupra is the first brand within the VW Group to offer a standard 5-year warranty

Cupra, a brand within the Volkswagen Group, has announced a new standard five-year warranty for its vehicles sold in the UK. This policy change took effect this week.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 4, 2024, 3:28 p.m.
Volkswagen's Cupra brand is coming to the United States

But it won't happen quickly. The Cupra brand intends to enter North America by the end of the decade.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 21, 2024, 4:41 p.m.
The Cupra Born VZ is an electric hot-hatch with 322bhp

The rear-wheel drive electric hatchback is comparable in power to the VW Golf R and has a whopping 545 Nm of torque for a car of this size.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 20, 2024, 2:09 p.m.
Cupra opens new two-level Cupra City Garage in Berlin

Cupra continues its global expansion and opens a new City Garage in the heart of the German capital. The two-level, 500 m2 open space is located in the city’s Am Tacheles district

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 29, 2023, 1:20 p.m.
Volkswagen halts production of ID.3 and Cupra Born for two weeks in Germany over week demand

The Volkswagen Group has announced that production of the electric VW ID.3 and its sibling, the Cupra Born, will be suspended for the first two weeks of October. The reason is the declining demand for both models.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 27, 2023, 8:06 p.m.
2024 Cupra Leon hatchback spotted: Major updates coming

As the VW Golf and Skoda Octavia are set for a 2024 refresh, it's not surprising that Cupra is also testing an overhauled version of the Leon. Automotive photographers captured two test models in southern Europe, and though they may seem identical at first glance, subtle differences are present.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 13, 2023, 10:20 a.m.
Cupra Raval Debuts in Munich as a Bolder Alternative to Volkswagen ID. 2

The Volkswagen ID. GTI concept turned heads at the Munich Auto Show, but it wasn't alone in the electric hatchback segment. Cupra also revealed their Raval concept, signaling an imminent production model with around 440 km (273 miles) of range, set to launch in 2025.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 6, 2023, 5:07 p.m.
Cupra Formentor VZ5 BAT: only 500 units will be produced

Cupra has created a new special edition of its sporty SUV. It still has 390 hp, but is equipped with exclusive components.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 1, 2023, 12:22 p.m.
Cupra Leon Sports Tourer Spiced Up From JE Design With Wide Bodykit And 365 HP

German tuner JE Design has unveiled an impressive tuning kit for the Cupra Leon Sports Tourer, enhancing both its visual appeal and performance. This comprehensive modification package brings the Spanish estate model closer to pricier performance-focused models, outshining even the mechanically-related VW Golf R and Audi S3 hatchbacks in terms of power.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 24, 2023, 2:17 p.m.
VW to launch new sub-brand for Cupra Tavascan in China

Volkswagen (VW) plans to sell its new Cupra Tavascan electric crossover in China under a new sub-brand aimed at younger buyers, according to a recent report by Automobilwoche.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 3, 2023, 9:34 p.m.
Cupra Premieres the All-Electric Tavascan: Powered by a 77 kWh Battery for up to 550 km Range

Cupra, a brand owned by SEAT, has revealed its second all-electric car and first electric SUV, called the Tavascan. Featuring distinctive styling and two power outputs, the Tavascan is powered by a 77 kWh lithium-ion battery pack enabling a WLTP range of up to 550 km in the RWD model and 520 km in the AWD model.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 21, 2023, 11:15 p.m.
Cupra, SEAT's performance sub-brand, considers entering North America to expand globally

Cupra, the high-performance sub-brand of Seat, is exploring the possibility of entering the North American market as part of its ambitious goal to become one of the top 100 best global brands by 2030.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 24, 2023, 12:19 p.m.
D28 Formentor e-HYBRID is Cupra's first hybrid yacht

The Cupra D28 Formentor e-HYBRID can be powered by an internal combustion engine or fully electric.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 4, 2022, 4:17 p.m.