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Cupra

Cupra is a Spanish automotive brand spun off from SEAT, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, in 2018. It focuses on sporty, design-led vehicles with performance and electrified options across hatch, wagon, SUV and coupe-style SUV body styles.

In Australia, CUPRA sells models including the Ateca, Born, Formentor, Leon, Leon Sportstourer, Tavascan and Terramar. The lineup has expanded beyond the four-model range the brand launched with locally.

Cupra models

Cupra Ateca

Cupra Born

Cupra Formentor

Cupra Leon

Cupra Tavascan

Cupra Terramar

Cupra car types

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Cupra news

Hot wagon: 2026 Cupra Leon VZx Sportstourer priced for Australia

Ben Zachariah

Hot wagon: 2026 Cupra Leon VZx Sportstourer priced for Australia

Australia will get the Cupra Leon VZx Sportstourer in the third quarter of 2026, with the fast five-door on sale from $67,490 plus on-road costs.

1 Day Ago

Cupra Formentor, Leon score custom ABT body kits – UPDATE

James Wong

Cupra Formentor, Leon score custom ABT body kits – UPDATE

Spanish VW subsidiary Cupra and performance tuner ABT have launched new aero and design packages for the Formentor and Leon ranges, though Australian availability is unconfirmed.

15 Days Ago

Cupra Terramar recalled

William Stopford

Cupra Terramar recalled

The Cupra Terramar is being recalled for steering that may lose its power assistance and driver assist systems that may deactivate.

21 Days Ago

Cupra locks in racy electric SUV rival for BMW iX3 and Volvo EX60

William Stopford

Cupra locks in racy electric SUV rival for BMW iX3 and Volvo EX60

Cupra is working on a new flagship mid-size SUV that could be offered as either an electric or extended-range electric vehicle.

1 Month Ago

2026 Cupra Leon Ve prices: Updated Spanish PHEV hatch gets much more range

William Stopford

2026 Cupra Leon Ve prices: Updated Spanish PHEV hatch gets much more range

A plug-in hybrid version of Cupra's updated Leon Hatch is due on sale here in June, with more range than before but less power.

1 Month Ago

Cupra Formentor, Leon, Terramar and Ateca recalled

William Stopford

Cupra Formentor, Leon, Terramar and Ateca recalled

Cupra is recalling more than 900 vehicles across four model lines because their electric power steering could become inoperable.

1 Month Ago

Cupra Born recalled

Ben Zachariah

Cupra Born recalled

A recall notice has been issued for the Cupra Born electric hatchback, due to a potentially hazardous battery issue.

2 Months Ago

2026 Cupra Formentor: Updated SUV range priced for Australia

Max Davies

2026 Cupra Formentor: Updated SUV range priced for Australia

Cupra's upgraded Formentor range is coming to Australia with refreshed powertrains and a complete overhaul inside and out.

2 Months Ago

2026 Cupra Raval revealed as affordable baby hot hatch EV

James Wong

2026 Cupra Raval revealed as affordable baby hot hatch EV

The Cupra Raval has been unveiled as the VW Group's first 'cheap' EV, available with up to 166kW of power and 450km of range.

3 Months Ago

Audi, Cupra, Nissan and Suzuki safety ratings revealed

Damion Smy

Audi, Cupra, Nissan and Suzuki safety ratings revealed

Suzuki’s new electric SUV is one of the brand's best safety performers in recent years, while Audi and Cupra models have received five stars.

3 Months Ago

Australian Government funding for Audi, Skoda, Cupra, Volkswagen EV buyers

Damion Smy

Australian Government funding for Audi, Skoda, Cupra, Volkswagen EV buyers

Audi, Skoda, Cupra and Volkswagen EV buyers can access lower finance rates through a new Clean Energy Finance Corporation partnership.

3 Months Ago

Cupra Raval EV teased again ahead of imminent reveal

James Wong

Cupra Raval EV teased again ahead of imminent reveal

The first of the VW Group's affordable new EVs is just days from debut, with the Cupra Raval set to be unveiled on April 9.

3 Months Ago

Audi axes its iconic five-cylinder engine after 50 years

Damion Smy

Audi axes its iconic five-cylinder engine after 50 years

The end date for Audi’s unique turbocharged five-cylinder engine, which traces its roots back five decades, has been set.

3 Months Ago

Cupra Born VZ arrives in Australia – with a catch

James Wong

Cupra Born VZ arrives in Australia – with a catch

The 245kW Cupra Born VZ electric hot hatch has finally arrived in Australia, but only as a one-off unit that has already been sold to a keen customer.

3 Months Ago

2027 Cupra Tavascan EV gets more user-friendly interior, new base grade

James Wong

2027 Cupra Tavascan EV gets more user-friendly interior, new base grade

Cupra's sleek electric coupe SUV is getting another round of updates, with new tech, more physical switchgear, and a new colour option – at least in Europe.

3 Months Ago

Cupra Born: Sporty EV pushed back for Australia... again

James Wong

Cupra Born: Sporty EV pushed back for Australia... again

Aussies waiting for the Cupra Born's rebirth will have to wait even longer, with the Spanish brand unclear on when the EV hatch will return.

3 Months Ago

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Cupra reviews

2026 Cupra Raval VZ review: Quick drive

Neil Briscoe

2026 Cupra Raval VZ review: Quick drive

Cupra tries to combine EV affordability with old-school hot-hatch fun. Does the new Raval manage the mix?

28 Days Ago

2026 Cupra Born VZ review: Quick drive

Neil Briscoe

2026 Cupra Born VZ review: Quick drive

The updated Cupra Born is handsome, quick and efficient. But when will the peppy electric hatch come back to Australia?

2 Months Ago

2026 Cupra Leon Sportstourer VZe review

James Wong

2026 Cupra Leon Sportstourer VZe review

Cupra's sporty and niche branding is amplified in this plug-in hybrid Leon station wagon, but its very particular set of skills has broader appeal.

2 Months Ago

2026 Cupra Terramar VZe review

Max Davies

2026 Cupra Terramar VZe review

How does the new Cupra Terramar PHhandle a long-distance drive? We drove one from Melbourne to Canberra (and back) to find out.

4 Months Ago

2026 Cupra Terramar review

Matt Campbell

2026 Cupra Terramar review

It's the base model, but this is no basic car. The new Cupra Terramar S isn’t cheap, but it’s a class above some mid-size SUV rivals.

6 Months Ago

2026 Cupra Raval review: Prototype drive

Matt Robinson

2026 Cupra Raval review: Prototype drive

Cupra takes the lead on developing the most affordable Volkswagen Group EV we’ve yet seen – and the best news is the upcoming Raval drives superbly.

7 Months Ago

2026 Cupra Leon review

James Wong

2026 Cupra Leon review

More electrification, a new wagon and a nicer cabin headline the facelifted Cupra Leon. It's for keen drivers, but remains a niche offering.

8 Months Ago

2026 Cupra Ateca review

Max Davies

2026 Cupra Ateca review

Work hard, play hard – even if you have an SUV. The Cupra Ateca VZx has aged well and stayed affordable, and it's just as fast as ever.

9 Months Ago

2025 Cupra Terramar VZ review

James Wong

2025 Cupra Terramar VZ review

Cupra's agile new flagship SUV is arguably the new driver's pick of the saturated mainstream mid-size SUV market thanks to brisk performance.

11 Months Ago

2025 Cupra Tavascan review

Josh Nevett

2025 Cupra Tavascan review

A Cupra has always been an emotional purchase, but the brand's new Tavascan electric SUV might just make sense as a rational one, too.

1 Year Ago

2025 Cupra Born review

Josh Nevett

2025 Cupra Born review

The Cupra Born is a stylish electric city car with sporty pretensions, just don't go calling it a 'hot' hatch.

1 Year Ago

2025 Cupra Ateca V review

Jack Quick

2025 Cupra Ateca V review

The Ateca V mid-sized SUV offers plenty of pep and stellar driving dynamics, but it's tainted by the fact a more-powerful VZx version already exists.

1 Year Ago

2025 Cupra Formentor VZe Tribe Edition review

Jack Quick

2025 Cupra Formentor VZe Tribe Edition review

While this limited-edition Cupra Formentor may look like a flagship VZx, it instead packs a PHEV powertrain with up to 58km of EV range.

1 Year Ago

2025 Cupra Leon V Tribe Edition review

Scott Collie

2025 Cupra Leon V Tribe Edition review

The Cupra Leon V Tribe Edition builds on a strong formula with some choice additions, and a sharp starting price.

2 Years Ago

2025 Cupra Tavascan review: Prototype drive

James Wong

2025 Cupra Tavascan review: Prototype drive

The Tavascan is an edgy new electric crossover that should find favour based on looks alone, but a lot hinges on its unconfirmed pricing.

2 Years Ago

2025 Cupra Formentor review

Matt Campbell

2025 Cupra Formentor review

A stylish facelift and some big tech improvements make the Spanish brand’s most popular model even more appealing.

2 Years Ago

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