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That’s one more option than UK customers, on the top VZ model called Extreme.
There is no option. We have Rebel with Sulphur no matter what colour paintwork you order. Confusingly when I ordered the text said sulphur and the photo showed copper.

No we only have that option too if picking launch editions through the configurators but nothing stops you from doing a custom order but you have to go through a Cupra dealer to put in the order for you. I just checked the price list and picked my options because I wanted the VZ model but I didn't want/need the racing style CUP Bucket seats, the performance tires (I prefer the extra range), the sunroof nor the matte green paint (looks good no doubt when new but matte paint is matte paint...) and I also wanted heat pump and my favorite seats are the standard VZ included ones, Dinamica bucket seats same as Endurance & Endurance Plus launch editions (V1 & V2 or whatever it's called in some countries). The launch editions are slightly discounted as far as package trims goes though but a basic VZ starts from 33,900€ here compared to 36,900€ for the VZ Extreme launch edition.

The custom ordered Raval are being produced from start of September though so means a little extra wait. They probably want to sell the launch editions first so there's not much mention about the ability to custom spec yourself at this point.

If you check Cupra's Raval product catalogue there's even a mention the copper accent Rebel tire option is being produced from September too which fits with the narrative (custom orders being processed only from September onwards), the sulphur Rebel rims are part of the "Ahead" pack that includes the CUP Bucket racing style seats and performance tires which is included in the VZ Extreme launch edition. Heat pump that is offered here also has a mention "available from September week 36"

I'm basically your AMA guy about Cupra Raval at this point knowing as much as a Cupra dealer having questioned about it (poor guy, the email discussion is probably at 50 replies at this point) and studied the product catalogue/price list very carefully as there's some interesting alternatives that requires certain packages etc...

 

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This is where I reckon you loose options if you hold back. They are quite happy to build a fairly large product range at the start then trim back. What happened with the Ateca although I was told they changed the way they sold cars after the initial launch. The other thing I picked up was that your local dealers only got sent the car models that centrally the liason manager thought they would sell in that area (under specced). Comes down to PCP fleets being owned by the company and not the customer although they pretend otherwise. Splash the cash and get what you really want or some predefined model they think will "sell" in the area that might have some money off it. The latter is where after the car is built they got you if you want to add extras to it, if it wasn't built with them. More cunning at that now.