Cupra is working on the development of the Tavascan, an electric SUV that will arrive in Europe. on the market in 2024. The first time that the Spanish brand spoke; of this model was in 2019 when at the Frankfurt Motor Show he brought; the concept car makes its debut. Initially it seemed that there was no future for the concept but, two years later; later, Cupra announced; that a production version of the Tavascan would arrive.
Now, a forklift of this model is available. been intercepted during winter tests on the roads of Sweden. Although the car still appears disguised, it is However, it is possible to have a general look at the design.
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The shapes obviously appear less extreme than those of the concept car and similar to those of the prototype shown last year by the Spanish manufacturer. However, we can see a front characterized by a sloping bonnet, triangular-shaped headlights and pronounced air intakes. The line of the SUV Coupé roof still remains, while at the rear a small spoiler and light clusters with slim shapes stand out joined together by an LED light bar.
The spy photosthey don't show the insides. However, the Cupra Tavascan will have; of a lot of technology with, probably, the latest generation of the Volkswagen Group infotainment system. There will be However, there is no way to learn more about it. on design and interiors over the next few months. Development is going on and therefore new spy photos of the Tavascan will probably arrive with further information on this model.
From a technical point of view, we know that this electric car will rest on the MEB platform of the Volkswagen Group. The 2019 concept featured two electric motors for a total output of 225 kW/306 hp. All powered by a 77 kWh battery for a range of 450 km. The production model, on the other hand, could have the powertrain of the Volkswagen ID.5 GTX, that is; a 220 kW (299 HP) dual electric motor with a 77 kWh battery.
The new electric SUV will be available in the future. produced in China at a new Volkswagen Group plant in Anhui, where models based on the MEB platform will be assembled. The Tavascan will not be; the only novelty of Cupra for 2024 since it will arrive; also the Cupra Terramar, a Plug-in SUV. In 2025, it will be; then came the production version of the electric Cupra UrbanRebel.
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