22 May 2026
Cupra car reviews
In-depth expert reviews, first drives and road tests of models from Cupra.
22 May 2026
23 Apr 2026
Cupra Born (2026) review
The Cupra Born VZ is an electric hot hatch by any other name. But it can be an everyday EV, too.
5 Jan 2026
Cupra Leon VZ (2026) review
The Cupra Leon VZ range is topped by a 325hp special edition hot hatch, though there are more efficient options.
29 Nov 2025
Cupra Formentor VZ5 (2026) review
Cupra created the Formentor VZ5 thanks to the Audi RS 3’s five-cylinder petrol engine.
15 May 2025
Cupra Terramar 1.5 eTSI (2025) 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?
27 Feb 2025
Cupra Formentor VZ e-Hybrid 272 (2025) review
The facelifted Cupra Formentor has arrived with more power and a longer electric range. Still good?
9 Feb 2025
Cupra Tavascan Endurance 6 (2024) review
Can Cupra’s take on the mid-size electric SUV-coupe provide some electric driving thrills?
12 Oct 2024
Cupra Terramar eHybrid VZ (2024) review
The mid-sized Terramar SUV could be Cupra’s most important model this year - we've driven the PHEV.
5 Sep 2024
Cupra Ateca VZ (2024) review
It’s nearing the end of its life, so seek out Cupra’s high-performance SUV before it disappears.On test
Cupra testers' notes
Shane is enjoying the ESC Sport setting in the Cupra Born VZ this week
With all the hype around the (admittedly excellent) Cupra Raval EV, it would be easy to forget that the Born is still available. And it's a notably polished offering.
Shane has a VZ example on test this week in luscious 'Forest Green' but he's more excited by the discovery that using the ESC Sport setting allows for even more fun at the wheel, while keeping the electronic safety net in place. Perfect for damp autumnal roads.
On the flip side, this car is proving remarkably efficient, too, averaging 15.4kWh/100km despite us enjoying its 326hp whenever possible...
We're at the Irish media launch of the excellent Cupra Raval EV today
We've been talking about the Cupra Raval for a long time now. We drive a prototype of the EV in Nov 2025, then the finished thing - in high-performance VZ spec - at the international media launch in Spain in May this year. Finally the car is in Ireland and we've had a chance to test the more affordable Endurance variant. Prices start at €23,495 for the 318km model, rising to €36,825 for the 225hp VZ. Cupra Ireland says initial orders have been brisk, and it expects to sell potentially,1,000 Ravals to customers next year. More on that to come, but do check out our detailed review.
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Cupra Raval ABT debuts at the Paris Motor Show
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New Cupra Tribe Editions on video
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