Driving the relatively new Cupra Tavascan mid-sized electric SUV today – the
higher grade Tavascan VZ at $79,990 driveaway, a striking coupe style mid-sized
SUV with dual motor 250kW all-wheel drive with electronic adaptive suspension,
large 21-inch alloy wheels, six drive modes, a full suite of active and passive
safety elements and an interior design that is unique and very appealing. Cupra
always highlight wheels and interior elements with copper trim and its very
distinctive although some of this makers dark colours I find a little sombre and
lacking vibrance. As a driver not so, this is a spritely performer with a 0 to
100km/hour time of 5.5 seconds, the adaptive suspension providing a great
ride/handling balance with all-wheel drive and with steering weight and feel nicely
balanced to the cars selected drive modes. Brake pedal feel however
disappointing, too much pushback and inconsistency in feel and response and I
know of no other performance skewed car at this price point retaining rear drum
brakes. The brakes are simply not confidence inspiring under heavy use. It’s a
pity as the Cupra Tavascan VZ SUV is one that invites spirited driving, and it
performs very well in all other areas and has a point of difference that is very
appealing.