Cupra Tavascan
{{Use British English|date=November 2024}}
{{Short description|Battery electric compact crossover SUV}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Cupra Tavascan
| image = Cupra Tavascan Leonberg 2024 IMG 0881.jpg
| caption =
| aka = Volkswagen ID.UNYX (China, 2024–2025)
Volkswagen ID.UNYX 06 (China, 2025–present)
| production = December 2023{{Cite web |title=【图】Cupra Tavascan在大众安徽正式投产_汽车之家 |url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202312/1292036.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=www.autohome.com.cn}} – present
| assembly = China: Hefei, Anhui (Volkswagen Anhui){{Cite web|url=https://insideevs.com/news/625453/2024-cupra-tavascan-ev-will-be-made-china-for-export-europe/|title=2024 Cupra Tavascan EV Will Be Made In China For Export To Europe|date=December 7, 2022|website=InsideEVs}}
| designer = Alberto Torrecillas
| class = Compact crossover SUV (C)
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| layout = Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
| platform = Volkswagen Group MEB
| related = Volkswagen ID.4
Volkswagen ID.5
| motor = APP 310 permanent magnet brushless motor
| transmission = Single-speed
| battery = 82 kWh lithium-ion
| range = {{cvt|520|km|mi}} (Tavascan VZ)
{{cvt|550|km|mi}} (Tavascan Endurance)
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2766|mm|in|1}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2023/04/cupras-electric-tavascan-debuts-as-an-id-5-with-spanish-flair/|title=Cupra's Electric 2024 Tavascan Debuts As An ID.5 With Spanish Flair|first=Michael|last=Gauthier|date=April 21, 2023|website=Carscoops}}
| length = {{cvt|4644|mm|in|1}}
| width = {{cvt|1861|mm|in|1}}
| height = {{cvt|1597|mm|in|1}}
| weight = {{cvt|NNNN|-|NNNN|kg|lb|0}}
| predecessor =
| successor =
| sp = uk
}}
The Cupra Tavascan is a battery electric compact crossover SUV (C-segment) to be produced by Volkswagen Anhui, a joint venture between Volkswagen (75%) and Chinese company JAC Group (25%), and sold by Cupra, a subsidiary of SEAT.
The concept version was first shown at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show.{{cite web|title=New Cupra Tavascan all-electric SUV debuts in Frankfurt|url=https://www.evo.co.uk/cupra/22917/new-cupra-tavascan-all-electric-suv-debuts-in-frankfurt|author=Bob Harper|website=evo.co.uk|date=10 September 2019|access-date=13 April 2021}} In March 2021, it was confirmed that the vehicle would begin production,{{cite web|title=Cupra Tavascan: spicy new all-electric SUV confirmed for 2024 release|url=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/first-official-pictures/cupra/tavascan/|author=Jake Groves|website=carmagazine.co.uk|date=22 March 2021|access-date=13 April 2021}} with the official launch taking place in April 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/cupra/107486/new-2024-cupra-tavascan-all-electric-coupe-suv-unveiled|title=New 2024 Cupra Tavascan all-electric coupe-SUV unveiled|date=April 21, 2023|website=Auto Express}}
The Tavascan is marketed as the Volkswagen ID.UNYX in China, with minor cosmetic changes.{{Cite web |last=Kang |first=Lei |date=2024-03-13 |title=VW Anhui files for 1st model ID.UNYX |url=https://cnevpost.com/2024/03/13/vw-anhui-files-for-id-unyx/ |access-date=2024-03-13 |website=CnEVPost |language=en-US}}
Overview
=Concept car=
File:Cupra Tavascan at IAA 2019 IMG 0791.jpg
The Tavascan is based on the MEB platform designed for electric vehicles of the Volkswagen Group, first used in a production car by the Volkswagen ID.3. The SUV hass two electric motors on the axles, enabling all-wheel drive and providing a cumulative power of {{convert|225|kW|abbr=on}}.{{cite web|title=Cupra Tavascan : le futur SUV Coupé électrique de Cupra est quasi prêt|url=https://www.largus.fr/francfort/cupra-tavascan-le-futur-suv-coupe-electrique-de-cupra-est-quasi-pret-9956394.html|author=Didier Ric|agency=L'Argus|date=2 September 2019}}
The Tavascan's battery has a capacity of {{convert|77|kWh|abbr=on}}, providing a range of {{convert|450|km|abbr=on}}.{{cite web|title=Cupra Tavascan : un concept de SUV électrique sportif|url=https://www.automobile-magazine.fr/toute-l-actualite/article/26170-cupra-tavascan-un-concept-de-suv-electrique-sportif|author=François Lemaur|agency=L'Automobile Magazine|date=2 September 2019|access-date=2 September 2019}}
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=Tavascan Extreme E=
File:Cupra Tavascan Extreme E Concept IAA 2021 1X7A0090.jpg)]]
The Cupra Tavascan Extreme E was unveiled at the IAA Mobility Motor Show in Munich in September 2021.{{Cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2021/09/cupra-tavascan-extreme-e-concept-hints-at-brands-second-electric-production-car/|title=Cupra Tavascan Extreme-E Concept Hints At Brand's Second Electric Production Car|first=Sam D.|last=Smith|date=September 7, 2021|website=Carscoops}} It was developed in collaboration with Abt Sportsline and will debut in the experimental Extreme E off-road racing series.
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=Production version=
Teaser images of the Tavascan were shown in March 2023 in a video made in collaboration with Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalía.{{Cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2023/03/this-is-our-first-look-at-the-2024-cupra-tavascan/|title=This Is Our First Look At The 2024 Cupra Tavascan|first=Brad|last=Anderson|date=March 29, 2023|website=Carscoops}} The production version was officially unveiled on 21 April 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/cupra-tavascan-revealed-335bhp-and-341-mile-range|title=Cupra Tavascan revealed with 335bhp and 341-mile range|date=April 21, 2023|website=Autocar}} It uses the same 82 kWh battery as the Volkswagen ID.5, with the top spec having {{cvt|335|hp|kW}} and a range of {{cvt|342|mi|km|order=flip}}.{{Cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/663615/2024-cupra-tavascan-spices-up-vw-group-electric-suv-coupe-lineup/|title=2024 Cupra Tavascan Spices Up VW Group's Electric SUV Coupe Lineup|date=April 21, 2023|website=Motor1.com}}
File:Cupra Tavascan Leonberg 2024 IMG 1060.jpg|Rear view
File:Cupra Tavascan IAA 2023 1X7A0205.jpg|Interior
File:Volkswagen ID.UNYX 001.jpg|Volkswagen ID.UNYX
File:Volkswagen ID.UNYX 002.jpg|Volkswagen ID.UNYX rear
= Safety =
{{Euro NCAP|year=2024|reference=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/cupra/tavascan/53133|reference_name=Cupra Tavascan 2024 Results|overall_stars=5|adult_points=35.8|description=Cupra Tavascan 250 kW (LHD)|adult_percent=89|child_points=42.2|child_percent=86|pedestrian_points=50.8|pedestrian_percent=80|safety_percent=79|safety_points=14.3}}
References
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External links
- {{official|https://www.cupraofficial.com/cars/tavascan}}
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Category:Cars introduced in 2023