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CUPRA began life as the performance arm of SEAT before becoming a standalone brand in 2018. It builds on Volkswagen Group engineering but goes its own way on design — sharper lines, firmer chassis tuning and the copper detailing that has become its signature.

At Cars&TechSG we've driven both sides of the range: the petrol Terramar, a mild-hybrid SUV with surprisingly low running costs, and the Tavascan VZ, a 335bhp dual-motor electric flagship. Every review is honest, and aimed at buyers who want the real picture before they commit.

5.6s0–100 · Tavascan VZ
521kmRange · Tavascan
540LBoot · Tavascan
$860Road tax · Terramar
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Models We've Tested

One petrol, one electric — both driven on local roads.

CUPRA Terramar New · Petrol
⛽ Mild-Hybrid SUV · eTSI
CUPRA Terramar
148bhp
9.3s0–100
508LBoot
1.5 eTSI · 250Nm · 7-speed DSG · 12.7km/L media drive · 12.9" screen · $860 road tax
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CUPRA Tavascan VZ electric SUV coupe ⚡ Electric · VZ
⚡ Electric SUV · Dual-Motor VZ
CUPRA Tavascan VZ
335bhp
5.6s0–100
521kmRange
545Nm · 77kWh · 135kW DC (10–80% in 28 min) · 540L boot · 12-speaker Sennheiser
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Terramar vs Tavascan

Petrol against electric, side by side. Swipe the table on mobile.

SpecTerramarTavascan VZ
Powertrain1.5 eTSI mild hybridDual-motor EV
DriveFront-wheel driveAll-wheel drive
Power148bhp335bhp
Torque250Nm545Nm
0–100km/h9.3s5.6s
Range / economy12.7km/L521km (420km on test)
Boot508L540L
Main screen12.9"15"
Audio9 speakers12-speaker Sennheiser
COECat BCat B
Road tax / year$860$4,024

Copper marks the stronger figure in each row. Fuel economy is from our media drive; the Tavascan's 420km is what we saw in real-world driving against the 521km claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from buyers researching CUPRA — answered from real driving experience.

What is CUPRA?
CUPRA started life as the performance arm of SEAT and became a standalone brand in 2018, sitting within the Volkswagen Group. Its cars share engineering with Volkswagen and SEAT but get their own sharper styling, firmer chassis tuning and the brand's signature copper detailing.
CUPRA Terramar vs Tavascan — which should I choose?
They're aimed at different buyers. The Terramar is the petrol one: a 1.5-litre mild-hybrid eTSI with 148bhp and 250Nm, a 7-speed DSG, front-wheel drive, 9.3s to 100km/h, about 12.7km/L on our media drive and a 508L boot. Road tax is just $860 a year. The Tavascan VZ is the electric flagship: dual-motor all-wheel drive with 335bhp and 545Nm, 5.6s to 100km/h, a 77kWh battery quoting up to 521km and a 540L boot — but road tax jumps to $4,024 a year. Choose the Terramar for running costs and simplicity, the Tavascan if you want the performance and the tech.
How fast does the CUPRA Tavascan charge?
DC charging peaks at 135kW, taking the 77kWh battery from 10–80% in 28 minutes. CUPRA quotes up to 521km of range; on our media drive we saw closer to 420km, which is a realistic figure to plan around.
Are CUPRAs Cat A or Cat B cars?
Both of the models we've tested are Cat B. The Terramar's review lists Category B, and the Tavascan VZ's 335bhp puts it well past the 110kW ceiling for Cat A.
Which CUPRA is cheaper to run?
The Terramar, by a wide margin on road tax: $860 a year against the Tavascan's $4,024. The Terramar also returned about 12.7km/L on our media drive. The Tavascan's running costs depend on your charging setup — home charging will narrow the gap, while relying on public fast chargers will not.
What's the cabin like in a CUPRA?
Driver-focused, with the brand's copper accents running through it. The Terramar has Dinamica bucket seats with memory settings, three-zone climate control, a 12.9-inch infotainment screen, a 10.25-inch digital cockpit and a nine-speaker system. The Tavascan goes further with a 15-inch floating touchscreen, a 12-speaker Sennheiser system, bucket seats made from recycled materials, adaptive DCC Sport dampers and a 360-degree camera.

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CUPRA began life as the performance arm of SEAT before becoming its own standalone brand in 2018. It was created to inject sportiness, emotion, and bold design into everyday driving. The brand's philosophy blends performance with distinctive styling and a driver-focused attitude.