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Cupra Leon and Formentor get bespoke new look

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Cupra has grafted a brand new face onto the Formentor and Leon to higher distinguish its line-up from that of sibling model Seat.

The new ‘shark-nose’ entrance finish brings the crossover and hatchback/property into line with the upcoming Terramar SUV and provides the Spanish model’s ICE vehicles a clearer familial hyperlink.

Key to the look is a distinguished beak that tops a broader grille, whereas the lights at the moment are triangular-shaped LED items.

In addition, the rear Cupra badge on every automotive is now illuminated.

Cupra’s debut mannequin, the Ateca SUV, hasn’t been included on this refresh, however on condition that it is primarily based on an eight-year-old Seat mannequin, it is more likely to be retired quickly.

Inside the Leon and Formentor, Cupra has pushed to enhance sustainability.

The material upholstery on the non-compulsory bucket seats is now made out of a 73%-recycled vegan textile, for instance, whereas the leather-based is claimed to be “environmentally conscious”.

The fashions additionally acquire a bigger (12.9in) infotainment touchscreen, which runs new working software program that is stated to supply improved personalisation and responsiveness.

The touch-sensitive sliders for the audio quantity and cabin temperature at the moment are backlit, too.

Under the pores and skin, the Leon and Formentor are stated to have been tuned for a sportier dynamic character to go together with their upgraded powertrains.

The headliner for every automotive is the two.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine from the Audi S3 and Volkswagen Golf R, which sends 329bhp to all 4 wheels by way of a seven-speed dual-clutch automated gearbox. 

The Haldex differential has been swapped for a torque splitter with a multi-plate clutch at both finish of the driveshaft to fluctuate the facility supply throughout the rear axle.

For the Leon, nevertheless, this powertrain is unique to the property. The range-topping five-door hatchback as an alternative sends 296bhp via its entrance wheels.

The two plug-in hybrid powertrains – with outputs of 201bhp and 268bhp – have had their battery capacities boosted from 13kWh to 19.7kWh. That will increase their electric-only vary from an official 37 miles to a claimed 62 miles.

Maximum charging velocity has additionally been improved to 50kW.

Deliveries of the brand new Leon and Formentor will start this summer season, with costs for each more likely to begin from across the £35,000 mark.

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Next-generation Cupra Formentor to modify to electrical energy

The next-generation Cupra Formentor will swap to a brand new electrical platform when it arrives across the finish of the last decade – and shall be a key a part of Cupra’s growth into the US.

The coupé-crossover was launched in 2020 as the primary automobile to be designed from the beginning as a Cupra, with a variety of petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrains.

It’s the Spanish agency’s hottest mannequin, with 120,000 gross sales in 2023 having marked a 23% year-on-year rise.

The present petrol-engined Formentor sits on the Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform and can obtain a midlife facelift later this yr.

Speaking at Seat SA’s annual media convention, boss Wayne Griffiths confirmed that an electrical model of the Mk2 Formentor would arrive “towards the end of the decade” – and could be one among two fashions Cupra would use to spearhead its American launch.

Griffiths stated it “could be the one most vital automobile for our firm”, including that it was possible to make use of the Volkswagen Group’s forthcoming SSP platform, which can function an efficient successor to the MEB and PPE platforms at present in use.

No additional particulars in regards to the new Formentor have but been given, so it is not identified if an ICE model may proceed to be provided alongside the brand new EV in markets the place such powertrains could be allowed.

Griffiths additionally confirmed Cupra’s plan – first reported final yr – to develop an electrical SUV bigger than the approaching Tavascan as its second automobile supposed for the US.

Griffiths added: “[For] one of those models, in my opinion, there’s a good business case it should be built [in the US]. You need a certain volume in the States to be profitable with your project, so if you want to sell there, you have to produce in the region.”

Any US-built Cupra would possible be produced at an current Volkswagen plant.

Griffiths stated Cupra would make the choice which of the 2 vehicles could be US constructed nearer to the time however strongly hinted that his desire could be for the Mk2 Formentor to be produced on the agency’s dwelling plant in Martorell, Spain.

Cupra will enter the US market close to the tip of the last decade with these EVs, initially specializing in the east and west coasts and chosen Sun Belt states the place EV demand was prone to be highest.

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The Cupra Born VZ Is An Electric Hot Hatch With 322 HP

Spun off from the Volkswagen Group’s SEAT model in 2018, Cupra is introducing its first electrical efficiency car. The sporty by-product is predicated on the Born compact mannequin and will get the “VZ” suffix, which is an acronym for “veloz”—Spanish for “fast.” The model’s first-ever EV will get a wholesome energy enhance and different upgrades.

The rear-wheel-drive electrical scorching hatch makes use of an upgraded motor delivering 322 horsepower and a large instantaneous torque of 402 pound-feet (545 Newton-meters). These output figures characterize an enormous enhance of 94 hp and 235 Nm (173 lb-ft) over the earlier most potent variant of the Cupra Born. Courtesy of the newly unlocked electrical oomph, the VZ variant shaves off a full second from the dash to 62 mph (100 km/h), which now takes 5.7 seconds. Top pace has gone up by 25 mph (40 km/h) to 124 mph (200 km/h).


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Cupra Born EV Hatch Spotted with Updated Front Bumper and Unique Wheel Sensors

In September 2022, the first camouflaged Cupra Born was spotted, raising questions since the electric hatchback had just debuted in May 2021. Now, new spy photos reveal that the Spanish performance brand is still testing a refreshed model variant, keeping its secrets hidden.

Although it seems early for a mid-cycle redesign, Cupra is clearly reconsidering the looks of the Born. The front clip is completely covered in camouflage, but most of the changes are seen on the lower bumper. This area now features vertical intakes at the corners and new slats that likely surround a modified grille opening beneath an adjusted nose.


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Refreshed Cupra Formentor Crossover Spotted with Less Front-End Camouflage

Cupra is preparing an updated version of the Formentor crossover, as seen in new spy photos taken at the Nurburgring race track. The vehicle is still covered in camouflage to hide the mid-cycle styling changes, but there are some noticeable updates.

The front camouflage is now more revealing, allowing us to see a better-defined grille with a larger opening in the lower bumper. Additionally, the Formentor is equipped with new, slimmer headlights featuring three triangular LED daytime running lights. These lights were first seen on the upcoming 2024 Tavascan model. Overall, the Formentor’s appearance has gotten a bit more aggressive.