Driving a Spanish newcomer today – The Cupra Tavascan, the maker’s second
electric model retains its Spanish flair despite being built in China. Cupra, part of
the Volkswagen Group, and having a better year, sales up 40 percent on 2024.
The Tavascon a sporty striking coupe style SUV in two models, the rear drive
210kW Endurance and the sportier 250kW all-wheel drive VZ - I drove the VZ with
dual electric motors, a 77kWhour battery and 499km range – it gains an adaptive
electronic suspension, power heated front seats, a fixed glass sunroof, leather
trim, large 21-inch alloy wheels with copper accents and 12 speaker sound. All up
a sporty mid-sized SUV, $79,990 drive-away, different and distinctive in several
areas – especially inside with a central V-design central spine that extends
rearwards – practical and highlighted with Cupra’s signature copper inlays.
Underneath this central flyover there’s excellent storage and phone charging –
the layout with large central touchscreen and a small instrument binnacle in front
of the driver, all very user friendly, apart from a lack of buttons for air-
conditioning and radio. A frustration, like so many EVs and the ability to use
safely only when stationary. Warranty, five years, unlimited km, Battery, eight
years, 160,000kms.

Driving a Spanish newcomer today &ndash; The Cupra Tavascan, the maker&rsquo;s second electric model retains its Spanish flair despite being built in China. Cupra, part of the Volkswagen Group, and having a better year, sales up 40 percent on 2024. The Tavascon a sporty striking coupe style SUV in two models, the rear drive 210kW Endurance and the sportier 250kW all-wheel drive VZ - I drove the VZ with dual electric motors, a 77kWhour battery and 499km range &ndash; it gains an adaptive electronic suspension, power heated front seats, a fixed glass sunroof, leather trim, large 21-inch alloy wheels with copper accents and 12 speaker sound. All up a sporty mid-sized SUV, $79,990 drive-away, different and distinctive in several areas &ndash; especially inside with a central V-design central spine that extends rearwards &ndash; practical and highlighted with Cupra&rsquo;s signature copper inlays. Underneath this central flyover there&rsquo;s excellent storage and phone charging &ndash; the layout with large central touchscreen and a small instrument binnacle in front of the driver, all very user friendly, apart from a lack of buttons for air- conditioning and radio. A frustration, like so many EVs and the ability to use safely only when stationary. Warranty, five years, unlimited km, Battery, eight years, 160,000kms.

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873.

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873.

Motor Torque with David Berthon

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873 

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873&nbsp;

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