Cupra is now accepting orders for its new electric SUV, the Tavascan.
Pricing starts at £47,340.
The car is Cupra's second fully electric model, joining the existing Born in its line-up.
Its sharp looks mirror those of the concept model, first revealed in 2019. The production version carries over the coupe silhouette and aggressive front end design which incorporates air channels in the bonnet.
The interior architecture is also new for the brand, with a large T-shaped central console giving a wraparound cockpit-style feel to the driver.
Based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, the Tavascan will be available with two power outputs. A single motor variant, using VW Group's newest electric powertrain, delivers 286PS, while a a dual-motor all-wheel drive version - known as VZ - produces 340PS.
Cupra says the Tavascan VZ can reach 31mph in just 2.4 seconds and accelerate from zero to 62mph in 5.5 seconds.
All variants use a 77kWh battery, providing a range of 352 miles for the single motor and 321 miles for the dual motor variant. An additional 62 miles of range can be added in as little as seven minutes, using a rapid charger. The battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in just under half an hour using a 135kW charging point.
The Cupra Tavascan is 4,644mm long, 1,861mm wide, 1,597mm high and has a wheelbase of 2,766mm. It sits above the existing Formentor SUV in the brand's model range.
A 15-inch infotainment touchscreen – the largest so far in a Cupra model – is fitted, with newly designed and developed software. The Tavascan also integrates, for the first time, a high-fidelity 12-speaker sound system developed in collaboration with premium audio firm Sennheiser.
Single motor variants are available in V1 or V2 trim levels. The V1 comes with 19-inch alloy wheels, adaptive cruise control, a heated steering wheel, LED headlights, keyless entry, satnav and a rear-view camera.
V2 grade comes with 21-inch alloy wheels, electrically adjustable and heated front seats, Matrix LED lights, adaptive suspension (DCC), panoramic sunroof, head-up display, 360-degree camera system and Sennheiser audio.
The dual motor is offered in VZ1 or VZ2. VZ1 mirrors the specification of V2, while VZ2 comes with ventilated front bucket seats and leather upholstery.
A Winter Pack, including a heat pump and heated windscreen, is optionally available for £1,335.
Read more about the Tavascan in our exclusive interview with the car's designer.
Cupra Tavascan pricing:
|
Model |
Price (OTR RRP) |
|
Tavascan V1 77kWh 286PS |
£47,340 |
|
Tavascan V2 77kWh 286PS |
£53,835 |
|
Tavascan VZ1 77kWh 340PS |
£55,935 |
|
Tavascan VZ2 77kWh 340PS |
£60,835 |
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