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Cupra Formentor VZ5 (2026)
Nov 2025 - International First Drive Review
Cupra created the Formentor VZ5 thanks to the Audi RS 3’s five-cylinder petrol engine.
Cupra created the Formentor VZ5 thanks to the Audi RS 3’s five-cylinder petrol engine.
Cupra Raval (2026)
Nov 2025 - Prototype Review
The Cupra Raval compact EV will form the basis of many other Volkswagen Group models. We’ve driven it in prototype form
The Cupra Raval compact EV will form the basis of many other Volkswagen Group models. We’ve driven it in prototype form
Cupra Terramar 1.5 eTSI (2025)
May 2025 - Irish Review
You wouldn’t think it to look at it, but this mild-hybrid model is the most affordable Cupra Terramar of the range. Is it worth considering?
You wouldn’t think it to look at it, but this mild-hybrid model is the most affordable Cupra Terramar of the range. Is it worth considering?
Cupra Formentor VZ e-Hybrid 272 (2025)
Feb 2025 - Irish Review
The facelifted Cupra Formentor has arrived with more power and a longer electric range. Still good?
The facelifted Cupra Formentor has arrived with more power and a longer electric range. Still good?
Cupra Tavascan Endurance 6 (2024)
Feb 2025 - Irish Review
Can Cupra’s take on the mid-size electric SUV-coupe provide some electric driving thrills?
Can Cupra’s take on the mid-size electric SUV-coupe provide some electric driving thrills?
Cupra Terramar eHybrid VZ (2024)
Oct 2024 - International First Drive Review
The mid-sized Terramar SUV could be Cupra’s most important model this year - we've driven the PHEV.
The mid-sized Terramar SUV could be Cupra’s most important model this year - we've driven the PHEV.
Cupra Ateca VZ (2024)
Sep 2024 - Irish Review
It’s nearing the end of its life, so seek out Cupra’s high-performance SUV before it disappears.
It’s nearing the end of its life, so seek out Cupra’s high-performance SUV before it disappears.
Cupra Leon eHybrid 272 (2024)
Jun 2024 - International First Drive Review
With a bigger battery and added power, is the plug-in Cupra Leon the go-to choice?
With a bigger battery and added power, is the plug-in Cupra Leon the go-to choice?
Cupra Formentor VZ 333 TSI (2024)
Jun 2024 - International First Drive Review
Cupra's classy Formentor crossover gains extra power, revised looks and better tech.
Cupra's classy Formentor crossover gains extra power, revised looks and better tech.
Cupra Tavascan VZ (2024)
May 2024 - International First Drive Review
The Cupra Tavascan VZ offers sporty looks and a daring interior design, but is it exciting to drive?
The Cupra Tavascan VZ offers sporty looks and a daring interior design, but is it exciting to drive?
Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid 204 (2023)
Dec 2023 - Irish Review
The Cupra Formentor is as relevant today as when it was first introduced.
The Cupra Formentor is as relevant today as when it was first introduced.
Cupra Born e-Boost (2023)
Nov 2023 - Irish Review
Cupra adds more horsepower to the sporty-looking Born electric hatch.
Cupra adds more horsepower to the sporty-looking Born electric hatch.
Cupra Born (2022)
Oct 2021 - International First Drive Review
The Cupra Born is the Spanish brand's first fully electric car, and it’s good.
The Cupra Born is the Spanish brand's first fully electric car, and it’s good.
Cupra Formentor VZ TSI 310 (2021)
Aug 2021 - Irish Review
Cupra's first standalone model gets a powerful, 310hp, four-wheel-drive version. What's it like on Irish roads?
Cupra's first standalone model gets a powerful, 310hp, four-wheel-drive version. What's it like on Irish roads?
Cupra Leon 2.0 TSI 300 (2021)
Jul 2021 - International First Drive Review
Cupra 300hp Leon hot hatch is an absolute belter.
Cupra 300hp Leon hot hatch is an absolute belter.
Cupra Leon e-Hybrid 245hp (2021)
Apr 2021 - International First Drive Review
Our first test drive in the new Cupra Leon is in the 245hp plug-in hybrid. Worthy of the badge?
Our first test drive in the new Cupra Leon is in the 245hp plug-in hybrid. Worthy of the badge?
Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid 245 (2021)
Feb 2021 - International First Drive Review
The stylish Formentor range fills out with two plug-in hybrid options. Will Cupra now take off?
The stylish Formentor range fills out with two plug-in hybrid options. Will Cupra now take off?
Cupra Formentor VZ TSI 310 (2021)
Nov 2020 - International First Drive Review
We've driven Cupra's first bespoke model - the Formentor SUV. What's it like?
We've driven Cupra's first bespoke model - the Formentor SUV. What's it like?
Cupra Ateca (2019)
Feb 2019 - Irish Review
Cupra’s first car is the slick-looking, fast and fun Ateca SUV, but it’s suffering from a high price tag and some brand confusion.
Cupra’s first car is the slick-looking, fast and fun Ateca SUV, but it’s suffering from a high price tag and some brand confusion.
Cupra Ateca (2019)
Nov 2018 - International First Drive Review
The Cupra Ateca SUV marks the introduction a new stand-alone performance brand from SEAT.
The Cupra Ateca SUV marks the introduction a new stand-alone performance brand from SEAT.
