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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

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Cupra news

Cupra Terramar deals: Spanish SUV gets drive-away pricing and finance offers

James Wong

Cupra Terramar deals: Spanish SUV gets drive-away pricing and finance offers

Cupra's spicier take on the Volkswagen Tiguan is now available with free leather and premium sound for a limited time, plus sharper finance rates.

2 Days Ago

Which new cars are best for empty-nesters?

William Stopford

Which new cars are best for empty-nesters?

When the family SUV is no longer required, what new vehicle do you replace it with?

3 Days Ago

Cupra Tavascan recalled

Marton Pettendy

Cupra Tavascan recalled

The Spanish brand is calling back more than 300 Tavascan EVs due to a potential issue with its high-beam headlights.

6 Days Ago

Cupra's first EV won't return to Australia any time soon

James Wong

Cupra's first EV won't return to Australia any time soon

The facelifted Cupra Born electric hatch will not come Down Under, at least for now, as the Spanish brand focuses on the Tavascan and Raval EVs.

15 Days Ago

Cupra locks in connected-car tech for Australia – with a catch

James Wong

Cupra locks in connected-car tech for Australia – with a catch

The Spanish brand's local product boss has finally confirmed online connectivity functions are coming for its models, but we're still not sure when.

16 Days Ago

Cupra Raval EV adds cheaper LFP battery option in Europe

James Wong

Cupra Raval EV adds cheaper LFP battery option in Europe

The cheaper Cupra Raval Plus is now available to order in Europe, as the Spanish brand works to roll out more affordable versions of its new baby EV.

26 Days Ago

Volkswagen Group could axe Audi Q5 Sportback, Porsche Taycan, Skoda Fabia in massive model cull – report

Damion Smy

Volkswagen Group could axe Audi Q5 Sportback, Porsche Taycan, Skoda Fabia in massive model cull – report

A reported list of proposed cuts across the VW Group lineup includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda and Cupra models as part of a radical streamlining plan.

29 Days Ago

The biggest winners and losers on the Australian new-vehicle sales charts so far in 2026

William Stopford

The biggest winners and losers on the Australian new-vehicle sales charts so far in 2026

Brands such as Jeep and Peugeot continue to slide in Australia, while insurgent Chinese automakers like BYD and Chery are thriving.

1 Month Ago

Mazda CX-5, BMW X3, MG S6 EV and Cupra Formentor earn five-star ANCAP ratings

Dave Kavermann

Mazda CX-5, BMW X3, MG S6 EV and Cupra Formentor earn five-star ANCAP ratings

Four recently launched SUVs have all gained top marks in the latest round of testing by safety authority ANCAP.

1 Month Ago

Sporty or safety: The option that cancels Cupra’s ANCAP rating

Ben Zachariah

Sporty or safety: The option that cancels Cupra’s ANCAP rating

Australia’s crash-test authority has announced a top safety score for the updated Cupra Formentor – but it excludes vehicles with optional seats.

1 Month Ago

Cupra hopes the tide is turning from SUVs to wagons

Ben Zachariah

Cupra hopes the tide is turning from SUVs to wagons

Is the popularity of SUVs waning? Cupra hopes so, and its Leon Sportstourer could be launching at just the right time.

1 Month Ago

Cupra launching its cheapest EV yet in Australia, undercutting Tesla Model Y

William Stopford

Cupra launching its cheapest EV yet in Australia, undercutting Tesla Model Y

Cupra Australia is adding a new entry-level Tavascan with a high level of specification but less power and less electric range.

1 Month Ago

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.

2 Months 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.

2 Months 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.

2 Months 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.

3 Months Ago

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Cupra reviews

2026 Cupra Formentor review: Quick drive

Ben Zachariah

2026 Cupra Formentor review: Quick drive

Cupra has updated its Formentor crossover for 2026, introducing a new mild-hybrid powertrain to the lineup – and some trick technology.

1 Month Ago

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?

2 Months 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?

4 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.

4 Months Ago

2026 Cupra Terramar VZe review

Max Davies

2026 Cupra Terramar VZe review

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

5 Months Ago

2026 Cupra Tavascan review: Barcelona blast

James Wong

2026 Cupra Tavascan review: Barcelona blast

James heads to the home of Cupra to try the all-electric Tavascan VZ. Does this performance EV perform best on its home turf?

7 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.

8 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.

9 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.

10 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.

10 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.

1 Year 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.

2 Years 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.

2 Years 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

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