New Cupra Terramar Is VW Tiguan’s Sexy Relative From Spain

Cupra continues to grow its exemplary lineup with the all-new Terramar, poised to vie successful Europe’s highly competitory compact SUV segment. The assertive exemplary volition beryllium offered with a scope of gasoline, mild-hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains, combined with a sporty chassis setup.

The Cupra Terramar adopts the latest styling connection of the Spanish automaker, pursuing the illustration of the precocious facelifted Leon and Formentor. The greenhouse appears to beryllium shared with the mechanically related VW Tiguan, but the sculpted bodywork is unsocial to the Cupra.

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One of the exterior highlights is the assertive headlights, flanking a crisp chemoreceptor with large bumper intakes. The full-width LED taillights are interconnected with an illuminated badge successful the middle, portion the rear bumper is adorned by a (fake) diffuser. Depending connected the trim, the Terramar sits connected 18-, 19-, oregon 20-inch alloy wheels.

The sanction of the caller exemplary pays tribute to the Autòdrom de Sitges-Terramar, a erstwhile racing circuit successful Catalonia.

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Moving inside, the dashboard has a akin layout to the VW Tiguan, with respective Cupra-specific features making it look sportier and much premium. Tech goodies see a 10.25-inch integer instrumentality cluster, a 12.9-inch infotainment with an illuminated interaction slider, a head-up display, and an disposable 12-speaker audio strategy by Sennheiser. The modular bucket seats are upholstered successful upcycled textile oregon a operation of recycled textile and leather.

Sporty Chassis, Electrified Powertrains

The Cupra Terramar rides connected the MQB Evo architecture, sharing it with models similar the VW Tiguan/Passat, and Skoda Kodiaq/Superb. However, Cupra has sharpened up the setup for sportier driving dynamics, successful enactment with the quality of the brand.

The modular athletics suspension sits 10 mm (0.4 inches) little compared to mechanically-related models, and has a higher camper astatine the front. The SUV besides features the Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) system, modular progressive steering, an electrical Brake Booster, and disposable Akebono brakes.

The entry-level mild-hybrid 1.5 eTSI produces 148 hp (110 kW / 150 PS), transmitted to the beforehand wheels via a seven-speed DSG automatic. The non-electrified 2.0-liter TSI generates 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS) oregon 261 hp (195 kW / 265 PS), combined with the 4Drive AWD system.

Finally, Cupra offers 2 plug-in hybrid powertrains (eHybrid), generating 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS) and 268 hp (200 kW / 272 PS) respectively. As with different VW Group PHEVs, they connection implicit 100 km (62 mph) of EV range, supporting DC charging of up to 50 kW.

Cupra proudly states that the Terramar was designed and developed successful Barcelona, Spain. The SUV volition beryllium manufactured successful Audi’s Gyor works successful Hungary, unneurotic with the next procreation of the Audi Q3.

Deliveries of the Cupra Terramar are scheduled to statesman successful aboriginal 2025. Pricing volition beryllium announced person to the marketplace launch. The institution besides revealed a Cupra Terramar America’s Cup peculiar motorboat variation with unsocial styling cues and a constricted accumulation of 1,337 units.