Cupra Reviews

Cupra began in 2018 as a standalone performance brand spun off from Spanish carmaker SEAT. Its name comes from “Cup Racing” and reflects the brand’s motorsport roots. Originally SEAT’s performance arm, Cupra now focuses on sporty design and electric innovation with a European edge.

The first model was the Cupra Ateca, a high-performance SUV. It was followed by the Leon hatch and Formentor coupe-SUV, both sharing VW Group tech. Cupra also launched its first dedicated EV, the Born, based on the same platform as the Volkswagen ID.3. Each model blends sharp styling with solid driving dynamics.

Cupra arrived in Australia in 2022 with a focus on younger buyers. The brand is still small here but growing thanks to bold looks and competitive pricing. As the EV market picks up, Cupra’s mix of petrol and electric options puts it in a good spot to challenge more established rivals.

Current Cupra Models

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Cupra Reviews

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Cupra Tavascan 2026 review: Endurance long-term | Part 3

7.8/10

21 Aug 2025

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Cupra Terramar VZ 2026 review: snapshot

8.3/10

13 Aug 2025

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Cupra Terramar V 2026 review: snapshot

8.3/10

11 Aug 2025

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Cupra Terramar S 2026 review: snapshot

8.3/10

9 Aug 2025

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Cupra Terramar 2026 review: Australian first drive

8.3/10

7 Aug 2025

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Cupra Tavascan 2026 review: Endurance long-term | Part 2

26 Jul 2025

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Cupra Tavascan 2026 review: Endurance long-term | Part 1

8 Jul 2025

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Cupra Tavascan VZ 2025 review: snapshot

8.4/10

30 Mar 2025

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Cupra Tavascan Endurance 2025 review: snapshot

8.4/10

28 Mar 2025

Cupra Tavascan 2025 review - Australian first drive

8.4/10

26 Mar 2025

Cupra Formentor 2025 review: VZe Tribe Edition

8.0/10

25 Dec 2024

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Latest Cupra News

Potent new hybrid family SUV has arrived

23 Sep 2025

Hybrid SUV now $20,000 cheaper

16 Sep 2025

Cupra makes big claims as it grants a sneaky look at its upcoming affordable 2026 Raval electric car as a rival to the likes of the BYD Dolphin and Mini Cooper

8 Sep 2025

Big update for anti-SUV lands in Oz

2 Sep 2025

'The petrol-heads have spoken': Cupra to keep making petrol cars as long as the European Union lets it, as it prepares to launch 2026 Cupra Terramar family SUV

4 Aug 2025

The biggest winners and losers so far in 2025: BYD and Chery experience massive sales spike, while Tesla and Peugeot sales fall

9 Jul 2025

Spicy SUV priced for Australia: 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan twin, the Cupra Terramar mid-size family SUV to launch with mild-hybrid and performance options

10 Jun 2025

The consumer backlash against annoying driver alerts has began but how much longer do we we need to put up with them? | Opinion

8 Jun 2025

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1 Jun 2025

Only four stars in Australia? 2025 Cupra Tavascan electric SUV misses out on full five-star ANCAP safety rating due to missing equipment

8 May 2025

Cupra FAQs

Best EV options under $65,000

Your budget puts you into some good EVs with decent range including the BYD Seal, Cupra Born, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Polestar 2 (just outside your budget), Tesla Model 3 and others.

Resale value is the big unknown at the moment with many used-car buyers wary of the potential costs of replacing the EV battery sometime in the future.

The future-proofing thing is debatable, too, and experts reckon EV technology is still in its infancy and has a long way to go. If that’s the case, then today’s EVs might seem like Model T Fords in the near future. It all remains to be seen and rests partly on the willingness of the Australian government to get serious about the EV infrastructure necessary for the tech to become viable for more people.

Who makes the Cupra Formentor & in which country are they manufactured?

The Cupra Formentor is produced by Spanish automaker Cupra, the premium wing of Spanish automaker Seat. Both companies are owned by Volkswagen Group, with production of the Formentor taking place in Catalonia, Spain.

Who makes the Cupra Born & where are they manufactured?

The Cupra Born is produced by Spanish automaker Cupra, the premium wing of Spanish automaker Seat. Both companies are owned by Volkswagen Group, with the Born being produced at VW's factory in Zwickau, Germany.

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