VIDEO – Cupra Tavascan, discovery of the 100 % electric coupe SUV at the Munich 2023 Salon

The large touch screen is associated with A small digital handset with a 5.3 -inch diagonal taken from the Volkswagen ID.3. The latter is very clear and easy to read, indicating all the information essential to driving such as speed as well as remaining electrical autonomy.

Cupra Tavascan, the insolent Iberian electric SUV from China

Cupra has officially unveiled the Tavascan, an electric cut SUV based on the same dedicated meb platform as the Volkswagen Id.4, Skoda Enyaq Coupé RS IV and Audi Q4 e-tron. This daring Iberian will be produced in China. Estimated price: around € 55,000.

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In September 2019 (in the world before), at the Frankfurt Automobile Fair, Cupra, still considered the Spanish Seat sports brand, revealed the Tavascan. It was a 100 % electric coupe SUV concept whose name comes from a ski resort located in Catalonia, 8 km from the French border. He resurfaced in June 2022, during the unstoppable event Impulse New Heroes for a New Era organized on the legendary Barcelona circuit of Terramar.

On this occasion, the future model of Cupra, now a full -fledged mark – at the detriment of Seat – directed by Wayne Griffiths, was displayed with three models: Urban Rebel, Terramar and Tavascan.

Almost 22 months later, Cupra takes advantage of the Sabic Berlin E-Prix, one of the rounds of the World Formula E Championship where two Cupra compete, to reveal the Tavascan in its final version. The latter differs from the 2019 concept car concept. We especially notice the abandonment of the backlit XXL logo (white) positioned on the blade of the grille. Finally, said logo – resized – was moved to the front of the engine hood, an adequate location. He keeps his backlight, Cupra having succeeded in having the thing approves. Some will talk about a return from tuning to the “Jacky Touch”.

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Meb platform of the Volkswagen group

As for the rest, the Cupra Tavascan is no longer more or less than the Iberian counterpart of the Volkswagen Id.4, Skoda Enyaq coupé RS IV and Audi Q4 e-tron. Indeed, the common point of these vehicles is the use of the MEB platform of the Volkswagen group dedicated to electric vehicles.

But what remains remarkable is the work carried out by design chief Jorge Diez and his team to make this Tavascan Badass. The compliment also applies to the design of the manufacturer Skoda. To wonder if the designers of Volkswagen are not in lack of imagination or a grain of madness … Proof is with the Ford Explorer 2, a 100 % electric SUV much more “sexy”, while this one who is based on the same platform as the Volkswagen ID.3 and ID.4. We cannot advise the German manufacturer too much to go to debauchery at Hot Wheels, the miniature car manufacturer ..

Coming back to Cupra Tavascan (4.644 m long, 1.861 m wide and 1.597 m high), the SUV is full of view with a large open mouth intended to cool the battery, a ribbed engine cover and lights that go up high on the sides. The hollowed sides, the widened rear wings and the light banner – also decorated with a red logo – of the trunk finish underline the sportiness and the aggressiveness of this Tavascan. Compared to the original concept car, we will note outpouring door handles and the deletion of mini-layers-or winglets in English-at the level of rear wheels. And what about the rims whose tarabiscotated drawing had to give a few hours of work to the designers ..

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It will be noted that the Tavascan is in the trend of cut SUVs, with a roof line which appears at the level of the tailgate without harming the interior skills. Indeed, in the rear seats, three adults under 1.80 m can take place.

An interior inspired by Catalan artist Antonio Gaudi

Defining itself as a rebellious brand, limits the dirty kid from the Volkswagen group, Cupra does not hesitate to shake up the codes. Taking advantage of the wheelbase of 2.766 m offered by the MEB platform, the Tavascan not only emphasizes habitability, but also on the interior arrangement of the furniture.
If we note the presence of a huge dashboard enhanced by a copper ventilation strip, which especially strikes the retina, it is this metallic structure resembling the wings deployed of a bird.

A real vertebral column whose design was inspired by the works of the Catalan architect Antonio Gaudi (Cupra is proud to have been born and established in Catalonia), this element takes birth on both sides of the front doors. The junction point being done at the level of the transmission tunnel. It makes it possible to distinguish the two places before.

Taking advantage of this space, Cupra incorporates a 15 -inch central touch screen (diagonal of 38.1 cm) turned towards the driver. It is the largest currently offered by the Spanish brand. As for the 5.3-inch instrument handset (diagonal of 13.46 cm), it is already VU, since it was already used on many models of the Volkswagen group. Pooling obliges, infodivement is that offered by Cariad, the dedicated software department of the Volkswagen group. We just hope that he will not meet the concerns listed on the other brands of the group. On the other hand, Cupra has decided to call on the German audio brand Sennheiser for the sound system of its electric SUV.

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Finally, sports seats-incorporating speakers-are made up of up to 90 % recycled polyester and up to 50 % recycled microfibers.

Two engines, including the 250 kW sports version (340 hp)

The Cupra Tavascan will be offered in two electrical engines. A first is called 210 kW endurance (285 hp; 545 Nm torque), and its synchronous electric motor with permanent excitation will be placed on the rear axle. This will be powered by a battery with a capacity of 77 kWh, offering up to 547 km of autonomy (mixed WLTP cycles).

The all -wheel drive Sports VZ version has two electric motors developing a total of 250 kW (340 hp). We find at the rear the 210 kW engine and a second (asynchronous) at the front of 80 kW (109 hp; torque of 135 nm). 0 to 100 km/h is reached in 5.6 seconds. As for autonomy, it necessarily lower with 517 km (mixed WLTP cycles).

On the recharge side, like all the group’s brands, apart from Porsche and Audi, the fast charging speed is limited to 135 kW, allowing to go from 10 to 80 % in 30 minutes. This remains light in the face of a Kia Ev6 (233 to 239 kW) or a Tesla Model Y (170 kW).

Remains the question of the price, which has not yet been revealed. But logically, it should be between 50,000 and 55,000 €. Although developed in Barcelona, ​​the Cupra Tavascan will be produced in Anhui (China) where Volkswagen has a new factory dedicated to the MEB platform. This will be able to assemble up to 350,000 vehicles per year.

With this new electric vehicle as expressive as the form or Born, Cupra has clearly decided to cut family ties with Seat and offer electric vehicles that are not fadasse. As already proclaimed in 2022, the Iberian manufacturer intends to be the standard bearer of a youth loving (still) driving in a sporting manner, while being aware that the mobility of tomorrow must be electrified and sustainable.

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VIDEO – Cupra Tavascan, discovery of the 100 % electric coupe SUV at the Munich 2023 Salon

The Cupra Tavascan, a 100 % electric cut SUV, is presented to the public on the stand of the Spanish manufacturer during the 2023 edition of the Munich Automobile Fair.

Cupra takes advantage of the Munich automobile show to reveal to the public its 100 % electric SUV coupe, a vehicle that does not lack style or audacity. Called Tavascan, it should be marketed during the year 2024.

Based on the Volkswagen Meb platform, it is perched on 21 -inch forged alloy rims. Two engines will be offered (210 kW / 286 hp and 250 kW / 340 hp), associated with a 77 kWh battery (up to 550 km of autonomy, 10 to 80 % in less than 30 min on a charging station ‘At least 135 kW), while the most powerful will have an all -wheel drive (0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds for the Cupra Tavascan Vz).

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We have climbed aboard the Cupra Tavascan, the Volkswagen electric car which will not go unnoticed

Announced in 2019 by an eponymous concept, the Cupra Tavascan, a new 100 % electric car, took advantage of the Munich show to take its first steps against the general public. A remarkable appearance for the electric SUV, which we were able to discover in preview on this occasion.

It’s been a long time since the Cupra brand has taken its independence from its parent company. Since 2018, the young Spanish manufacturer has been on its own own and already offers several models in its range, including an electric compact based on the Volkswagen ID.3, Born.

To tell the truth, the firm, which was initially a sports division of Seat took so much importance that the latter will give it up its place and stop the automobile. Cupra will therefore have to ensure his future alone, which is already promising. The manufacturer, which will soon become 100 % electric, unveiled its Tavascan concept in 2019 announcing a zero-emission SUV (exhaust).

The latter finally gave birth to a series model, which was officially presented last April. But it was not until the beginning of September, On the occasion of the Munich Show that the latter took his first steps in front of the public for the very first time. A remarkable appearance for this newcomer, which had to share the show with the Cupra Dark Rebel, a concept car designed by the brand thanks to the help of its fans and customers.

Cousin of Skoda Enyaq and other Volkswagen ID.4, among others, the Tavascan should make its arrival in the showroom early next year, In order to hunt on the lands of the new Peugeot E-3008 just revealed.

We had the chance to be able to discover in preview and a few months before its release this new Cupra Tavascan, which marks a new turning point for the manufacturer, which offers only one electric model today. But this newcomer will have much to face an increasingly harsh competition, from the Tesla Model Y of course, but also Chinese manufacturers who try to make a place of choice on the European market. But then, what are the assets that Spanish can assert ?

Design: ultra-sport DNA

Most of the time, manufacturers unveil a concept car to announce a series model which will then only take up the big ideas as well as some very specific elements, such as fires or certain technologies. But this is not really the case with this Cupra Tavascan, which looks like two drops of water in style that had been revealed four years earlier.

So much so that the least observers could easily confuse the two vehicles. However, there are still some small differences with the concept on the final version which had been shown in Munich Show.

Among them, the grille, with a slightly reworked drawing, But which is always full, electric motorization obliges. We also note that the front blade is a little different, as well as the light signature. The latter, formed by several small triangles is a little less refined, but gains on the contrary in aggressiveness, which is not to displease us, offering the electric SUV a very aggressive front side.

On the other hand, the serial model takes up the 21 -inch rims inaugurated on style study, And it’s a very good thing. Finally, we note the arrival of a backlit logo at the end of the hood.

If you all like, this is very good news. Because the Spanish manufacturer confirms that the stylistic language inaugurated on this Tavascan will also be adopted by all its next cars. In profile, the SUV also imposes quite a few, with its very dynamic silhouette that one owes in particular to its tilted roof line in a coupe and its very high fuel belt, reducing the glass surfaces.

The rear part is rather raised, just like ground clearance. The total length is displayed at 4.64 meters for 1.86 meters wide and 1.59 meters high.

A beautiful baby therefore that this Cupra Tavascan, which recalls its belonging to the SUV segment with its side protections as well as Its prominent rear shield. Last is completed by very graphic lights, connected to each other by a thin light strip which integrates the brand logo.

The name of the latter is also written in all letters, a very trendy style that is found today on many new features. The manufacturer has not yet communicated on the CX (drag coefficient) of its electric SUV.

Interior: An original presentation

After this fast tour of the owner, it is now time to settle on this Cupra Tavascan to discover what his driving position looks like, which we had quickly seen in a previous presentation.

If the electric SUV takes up the technical platform of the electric models of Skoda and Volkswagen, among others, it has the advantage of not calculating its interior on these. We discover A very original presentation and less refined than that of an ID.5 For example, with more straight lines. Here, The dashboard is much more tortured, which can be visually a little Too Much for some people.

Especially since the latter is dressed in black, associated with Many copper keys, which further increase the whole. What make us brush the overdose a little, but which has the merit of not doing like everyone else. Especially in front of a Tesla Model Y who puts on A completely stripped interior For example.

The whole is very sophisticated here, but the whole thing seems a little overloaded, it should be noted, however, that there is Almost no physical button. Everything is grouped in the touch screen, to which we will come back a little further while a few commands remain below the latter.

The latter have been the subject of many criticisms at Volkswagen due in particular to the fact that they were not backlit. What the group finally settled, as on the new ID.7. The use of this system Still still not very intuitive And require a certain time of adaptation. The rest of the driving station is rather well executed, plunging the driver and his passengers in a very futuristic atmosphere.

And this also thanks to the room lighting as well as The central console inherited from the 2019 concept. A wink that gives us the impression of being in a spaceship. Adjustments and materials are correct, despite the presence of a few hard plastics on certain parts, especially downwards of the passenger compartment.

With its wheelbase of 2.76 meters, Cupra Tavascan remains a compact model but which still offers satisfactory habitability, without being the largest on the market. And for good reason, the passengers installed on the rear seat benefit from a beautiful leg space, whatever the template, while the roof guard is also quite correct as we could see.

In addition, the person installed on the central square benefits fromA very appreciable flat floor, However, we find on many other electric cars. The trunk remains in the average of the segment, with A volume of 540 liters When the rear seats are in place. A double-long allows you to store the charging cables.

Infodivement: simple and well thought out

When we take place aboard this new Cupra Tavascan, the first thing you notice is undoubtedly its Large 15 -inch touch screen, placed on the dashboard. The latter displays dimensions identical to that of the new Volkswagen ID.7, which will soon afford a more sporty version announced by a new concept. This digital slab, which offers very good readability embeds The latest version of the infotainment system from the Volkswagen group.

The latter is even more practical to use, thanks to a well thought out interface which reminds the operation of a smartphone. A very good point. The driver can take advantage Many customizable widgets making the use of the screen more practical and making it possible to avoid leaving the road for too long. A very good thing when you know the negative impact of these driving tiles according to a recent study. Two display sizes can be chosen to prioritize information.

Of course, the latter, which reminds us a little The one installed in Tesla cars Due to its form incorporates many features, whose voice command, which we will test in a future test. Obviously, Apple Carplay and Android Auto Wireless are also part.

The large touch screen is associated with A small digital handset with a 5.3 -inch diagonal taken from the Volkswagen ID.3. The latter is very clear and easy to read, indicating all the information essential to driving such as speed as well as remaining electrical autonomy.

Also note that a Augmented reality head-up display is offered on the electric SUV, but again, it will be necessary to wait for a next real handling to see what it gives. The latter is not really new, since he is in fact taken over.3 and ID.4. For the moment, the manufacturer has not specified whether its SUV would be compatible with the OTA updates (Over the Air) remotely, which is however very likely. The driver can connect to the car via the My Cupra App application, which notably allows you to plan the load during off -peak hours but also preheat the vehicle before starting.

Motorization, autonomy and recharge

Unsurprisingly, the Cupra Tavascan is based on the Meb platform of Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5. In total, two versions are offered for the electric SUV, which take the names of endurance and vz.

The first has a single engine installed on the rear axle, which makes this variant a pure propulsion. This displays a power of 286 horsepower For a maximum torque of 545 nm. 0 to 100 km/h is made in 6.8 seconds, compared to 5.6 seconds for the most efficient version.

The latter adds a second engine to the front axle and turns into all -wheel drive, While she claims this time no less than 340 horsepower for 679 nm of cumulative torque. Impressive figures for the electric SUV, which offers no less than five driving modes that we will also test a little later.

Note that the VZ version also has a configuration allowing it to go into pure traction. The two variants share the same lithium-ion battery displaying A raw capacity of 77 kWh.

The latter allows the Tavascan, whose name is taken from a village in Catalonia, to display autonomy of up to 547 kilometers according to the WLTP cycle. A correct figure, which remains very close of 565 kilometers of the Tesla Model y great autonomy, with the 19 -inch aero rims delivered as standard on the American SUV.

Note that the newcomer in the Spanish brand range offers up to four energy recovery levels thanks to paddles behind the wheel as at Kia in particular. The car is also equipped with the V2X bidirectional load, but too bad the heat pump is not as standard as on the EV6 for example.

The electric SUV can take charge of 10 to 80 % in just about thirty minutes to a maximum power of 135 kW continuous current. According to the manufacturer, it is possible to recover approximately 100 kilometers of autonomy in seven short minutes.

What we will not fail to test during a next handling. You can imagine, the Tavascan ignores the 800 volts architecture and must be satisfied with 400 V. Of course, the car is also equipped with autonomous level 2 driving thanks to the Travel Assist, also offered on the other electric models of the Volkswagen group.

Price and availability

The new Tavascan Cupra should arrive in the brand’s showrooms By the beginning of next year, While the manufacturer has not yet communicated on the exact launch date. We must undoubtedly expect marketing in the current of spring, but this remains to be specified by the brand. Against all expectations, the electric SUV will be produced not in Spain or in Germany, but indeed in China. Which may play tricks on him ..

Indeed, this choice should exclude it from the ecological bonus, as the government forecasts. However, there might already not be the right due to its too high price. The first rumors count on An entry ticket around 55,000 euros, While the maximum threshold is currently 47,000 euros.