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Spicy Tesla Model Y and Kia EV5 rival priced to sell: 2025 Cupra Tavascan readies for April release

by Celine Nolan

Spicy Tesla Model Y and Kia EV5 rival priced to sell: 2025 Cupra Tavascan readies for April release

Cupra has launched pricing and open timing for its flagship electric car, the Tavascan, and it’s priced to sell.

The Cupra Tavascan passed over its Q4 2024 target open, but while it will seemingly be a day dull it’s also a greenback rapid — virtually $10,000, in actuality.

Cupra’s sporty Tesla Mannequin Y ($63,400), Kia EV5 ($56,770) and Xpeng G6 ($54,800,all earlier than on-street expenses) rivalling Tavascan has dropped from “under $70,000” to a competitive $60,990, earlier than on-street expenses.

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Customer deliveries will begin up in April for the two model range comprising Endurance opener and all-wheel drive VZ flagship ($74,490, earlier than on-street expenses).

Measuring 4644mm lengthy and 1861mm wide the Tavascan is a mid-size SUV fancy the Tesla Mannequin Y yet this 5-seater promises to be a long way more than a dull family hauler.

The Cupra Tavascan shares its VW-Group MEB underpinnings with the Skoda Enyaq and upcoming Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 range.

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The Tavascan Endurance’s single motor sends 210kW and 545Nm to the rear axle. All Tavascans use a 77kWh lithium-ion battery and the Endurance has a 534km WLTP-rated riding range.

Fleet-charging from 10-80 per cent must silent clutch under Half-hour on legend of of 135kW DC skill.

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The Tavascan Endurance parts the following long-established tools:

  • 19-journey ‘Vulcano’ alloy wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Illuminated badge emblems
  • Kick-to-start energy tailgate
  • 15.0-journey touchscreen
  • Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Wi-fi charging pad
  • Tri-zone native climate reduction an eye on
  • Entrance and rear parking sensors

Those procuring for a shrimp bit more luxury can opt for the $4500 Interior Kit, which provides:

  • 20-journey ‘Heckla’ alloy wheels
  • 360-diploma camera
  • ‘Shadowy Evening’ microfibre upholstery
  • Heated, energy-adjust front seats
  • Ambient lights
  • 12-speaker Sennheiser sound map

Including a front electric motor boosts the Tavascan VZ’s energy output to 250kW, with torque unchanged from the rear-biased AWD map. The claimed 0-100km/h coast from 6.8 to 5.5 seconds in the VZ, and range correspondingly falls to 499km (WLTP).

You furthermore mght accept a shrimp bit more to you money in the VZ, alongside side increased copper-accented 21-journey ‘Katla’ alloy wheels, Matrix LED headlights, glass roof with a sunblind. The VZ will seemingly be accessible with an Wrong bundle for $8000 which brings:

  • Grey 21-journey ‘Etna’ alloy wheels
  • ‘Enceladus Grey’ Nappa leather-primarily primarily based upholstery
  • Heated and ventilated Cupra ‘Cup Racing’ bucket seats
  • Efficiency tyres
  • 463km WLTP range
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Four paint colours come in; White Silver and Atacama Desolate tract are integrated in the pricetag while Tavascan Blue and Basalt Grey appeal to an $800 upcharge.

Cupra gives a 3-twelve months pre-paid service thought for $990. Guarantee is 5 years and limitless kilometres on the auto, with battery guarantee extending to eight years or 160,000km.

With a sharper fee than anticipated on legend of of tariff-free imports from China, the Tavascan’s April arrival can’t near soon sufficient. The fresh electric car will drive Cupra gross sales thru 2025 alongside with the Terramar SUV, plus the updated Leon and Formentor.

2025 Cupra Tavascan pricing

Costs listed are earlier than on-street expenses

Variant Impress
Tavascan Endurance $60,990
Tavascan Endurance Interior Pack $65,490
Tavascan VZ $74,490
Tavascan VZ Wrong Pack $82,490
Top rate paint $800

Source credit : chasingcars.com.au

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