Category: Cupra

Spanish-based carmaker, Cupra, has added an entry level variant to its Leon hot- hatch range. Priced at a recommended $43,990, the new Leon V undercuts the previous cheapest VZ variant by $9000. The Cupra brand is still largely unknown in Australia. A Volkswagen affiliate it’s the high-performance division of SEAT and was established in 2018 as a stand-alone brand. Initially there are three models in the Australian line-up: Formentor crossover SUV, Ateca SUV and Leon hatchback. The Cupra Leon V will be available to order in January ahead of first… Read more

Cupra Australia has announced the basic specifications for its Cupra Ateca SUV, which will initially be available in one highly specified model grade, the Cupra VZx. The Ateca will form part of Cupra’s Australian model launch in mid-2022, which also includes the Leon hatchback, and the Formentor crossover SUV. It’s powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine. Transmission is through a seven-speed DSG to all four wheels. The engine produces 221kW and 400Nm. The zero to 100km/h time of 4.9 seconds puts it very much into sporting SUV territory. Cupra… Read more

Spanish car maker Cupra is coming Downunder at a date yet to be set, other than that it will be in the second quarter of 2022. Cupra is the high-performance division of SEAT and was launched in 2018 as a stand-alone brand. It has its own corporate headquarters, as well as a racing car workshop in Martorell, Barcelona. It will be part of the Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA). VGA’s Managing Director Michael Bartsch said “The presence of Cupra within VGA perfectly complements the diverse offerings of Volkswagen, Audi and Skoda.”… Read more