CUPRA Australia has confirmed its Tavascan electric SUV will arrive down under this year, almost four months earlier than expected. It will be offered in two trim levels at launch, including a 250kW VZ and 210kW Endurance variant.
Its arrival follows on from the fully electric Born performance hatch, with the VZ Tavascan set to be a dual-motor all-wheel drive offering, while the Endurance comes in rear-wheel drive.
“The Tavascan takes CUPRA’s BEV offer into the SUV segment with a vehicle that’s designed to be dramatic and emotional from the ground up,” CUPRA Australia director Ben Wilks said.
“With its progressive and emotional approach to the SUV coupe segment, head-turning exterior lighting, a uniquely-CUPRA interior, and an all-new immersive sound system from Sennheiser, the Tavascan elevates the all-electric SUV coupe to new heights,” he added.
“Boasting impressive performance figures and dynamic driving experience, it’s every bit as great behind the wheel as it is to look at.”
Designed and developed in Barcelona, the new model is produced at the Volkswagen Group’s Anhui factory in China, a state-of-the-art innovation hub for e-mobility.
Australia is one of the first markets in the world to receive the Tavascan, with potential customers able to register their interest online.
