CUPRA gives the Tavascan a major update with new entry model, improved cabin tech and extra features

[Syphon]

CUPRA has announced a sizeable update for the Tavascan line-up, with a new entry-level variant, a revised interior and a number of technology upgrades aimed at making the all-electric SUV coupe more appealing to a wider range of buyers.







The updated range is due to enter production in the coming weeks, with the first customer cars expected to arrive after the summer.



New entry-level Tavascan joins the range



The biggest change is the arrival of a new 140kW / 58kWh version, which gives the Tavascan line-up a lower starting point without moving away from the model’s sporty character.







This new variant uses a 58kWh...

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[Seastormer]

Not sure about this, too many of the current range of CUPRA's with lower power units, to me are not really CUPRA's as this was supposed to be the sporty brand. I have read on this forum many users complaining about the performance of their cars, but what do they expect, with big heavy cars and little power. To me this just down grades the whole CUPRA brand, I liked it better when the Cupra's that SEAT made were all quick and sporty cars with performance the Number one priority.

 

[Micshunelium]

I now believe CUPRA used those shitty steering wheel heptics just to have something to update for the next Tavascan. Too bad it is not an easy retrofit .

 

[Syphon]

It's a shame but I think it was something enforced by the VW group they were stuck with. Retrofits may be possible, speak to our friends at @East Yorkshire Retrofits

 

[Lucas90]

Not sure about this, too many of the current range of CUPRA's with lower power units, to me are not really CUPRA's as this was supposed to be the sporty brand. I have read on this forum many users complaining about the performance of their cars, but what do they expect, with big heavy cars and little power. To me this just down grades the whole CUPRA brand, I liked it better when the Cupra's that SEAT made were all quick and sporty cars with performance the Number one priority.

I agree, and from my experience at Cupra dealers they only really seem interested on pushing the lower power cars and plug in hybrids these days. My local dealer had no performance models as demos.

 

[Tell]

I agree, and from my experience at Cupra dealers they only really seem interested on pushing the lower power cars and plug in hybrids these days. My local dealer had no performance models as demos.

Well if it was like when I was buying my Ateca 10 years ago the dealer and the HQ decided what cars they were going to push / sell. Thus they decided that the local market and this was up north couldn't support the top range models so the demo models were of lower spec. So hidden hands decided they were only going to show the lower spec cars since they thought they couldn't shift anything else.

 

[Tell]

Probably the Chinese factory where the Tavascan is made is only kitted out for clicky buttons now so clicky buttons is what you are getting.... coming quicker than expected.