The Cupra Tavascan is a battery electric compact crossover SUV (C-segment) to be produced by Volkswagen Anhui, a joint venture between Volkswagen (75%) and Chinese company JAC Group (25%), and sold by Cupra, a subsidiary of SEAT.
The concept version was first shown at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. In March 2021, it was confirmed that the vehicle would begin production, with the official launch taking place in April 2023.
The Tavascan is marketed as the Volkswagen ID.UNYX in China, with minor cosmetic changes.
Overview
Concept car
The Tavascan is based on the MEB platform designed for electric vehicles of the Volkswagen Group, first used in a production car by the Volkswagen ID.3. The SUV hass two electric motors on the axles, enabling all-wheel drive and providing a cumulative power of 225 kW (302 hp).
The Tavascan's battery has a capacity of 77 kWh (280 MJ), providing a range of 450 km (280 mi).
Tavascan Extreme E
The Cupra Tavascan Extreme E was unveiled at the IAA Mobility Motor Show in Munich in September 2021. It was developed in collaboration with Abt Sportsline and will debut in the experimental Extreme E off-road racing series.
Production version
Teaser images of the Tavascan were shown in March 2023 in a video made in collaboration with Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalía. The production version was officially unveiled on 21 April 2023. It uses the same 82 kWh battery as the Volkswagen ID.5, with the top spec having 335 hp (250 kW) and a range of 550 km (342 mi).
Safety
References
External links
- Official website
