Cupra Tavascan

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Cupra Tavascan
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Overview
Manufacturer Cupra (SEAT)
Also calledVolkswagen ID.UNYX (China, 2024–2025)
Volkswagen ID.UNYX 06 (China, 2025–present)
ProductionDecember 2023 [1] – present
AssemblyChina: Hefei, Anhui (Volkswagen Anhui) [2]
Designer Alberto Torrecillas
Body and chassis
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
Powertrain
Electric motor APP 310 permanent magnet brushless motor
Transmission Single-speed
Battery 82 kWh lithium-ion
Range520 km (320 mi) (Tavascan VZ)
550 km (340 mi) (Tavascan Endurance)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,766 mm (108.9 in) [3]
Length
  • 4,644 mm (182.8 in) [3]
  • 4,663 mm (183.6 in) (Volkswagen ID.UNYX 06)
Width
  • 1,861 mm (73.3 in) [3]
  • 1,860 mm (73.2 in) (Volkswagen ID.UNYX 06)
Height
  • 1,597 mm (62.9 in) [3]
  • 1,610 mm (63.4 in) (Volkswagen ID.UNYX 06)

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.

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The concept version was first shown at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. [4] In March 2021, it was confirmed that the vehicle would begin production, [5] with the official launch taking place in April 2023. [6]

The Tavascan is marketed as the Volkswagen ID.UNYX 06 (Chinese :大众与众06; pinyin :Dàzhòng Yǔzhòng 06) in China, with minor cosmetic changes. [7]

Overview

Concept car

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Tavascan concept

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 has one electric motors on each axle, providing all-wheel drive and a cumulative power of 225 kW (302 hp). [8]

The Tavascan's battery has a capacity of 77 kWh (280 MJ), providing a range of 450 km (280 mi). [9]

Tavascan Extreme E

Front view (IAA 2021) Cupra Tavascan Extreme E Concept IAA 2021 1X7A0090.jpg
Front view (IAA 2021)

The Cupra Tavascan Extreme E was unveiled at the IAA Mobility Motor Show in Munich in September 2021. [10] It was developed in collaboration with Abt Sportsline and will debut in the experimental Extreme E off-road racing series. [10]

Production version

Teaser images of the Tavascan were shown in March 2023 in a video made in collaboration with Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalía. [11] The production version was officially unveiled on 21 April 2023. [12] It uses the same 82 kWh battery as the Volkswagen ID.5, with the top spec having 335 hp (250 kW) and a range of 550 km (342 mi). [13]

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
Cupra Tavascan 250 kW (LHD) (2024) [14]
TestPoints%
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Adult occupant:35.889%
Child occupant:42.286%
Pedestrian:50.880%
Safety assist:14.379%

References

  1. ↑ "【图】Cupra Tavascan在大众安徽正式投产_汽车之家". www.autohome.com.cn. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
  2. ↑ "2024 Cupra Tavascan EV Will Be Made In China For Export To Europe". InsideEVs. December 7, 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Gauthier, Michael (April 21, 2023). "Cupra's Electric 2024 Tavascan Debuts As An ID.5 With Spanish Flair". Carscoops.
  4. ↑ Bob Harper (10 September 2019). "New Cupra Tavascan all-electric SUV debuts in Frankfurt". evo.co.uk. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  5. ↑ Jake Groves (22 March 2021). "Cupra Tavascan: spicy new all-electric SUV confirmed for 2024 release". carmagazine.co.uk. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  6. ↑ "New 2024 Cupra Tavascan all-electric coupe-SUV unveiled". Auto Express. April 21, 2023.
  7. ↑ Kang, Lei (2024-03-13). "VW Anhui files for 1st model ID.UNYX". CnEVPost. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  8. ↑ Didier Ric (2 September 2019). "Cupra Tavascan : le futur SUV Coupé électrique de Cupra est quasi prêt". L'Argus.
  9. ↑ François Lemaur (2 September 2019). "Cupra Tavascan : un concept de SUV électrique sportif". L'Automobile Magazine. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
  10. 1 2 Smith, Sam D. (September 7, 2021). "Cupra Tavascan Extreme-E Concept Hints At Brand's Second Electric Production Car". Carscoops.
  11. ↑ Anderson, Brad (March 29, 2023). "This Is Our First Look At The 2024 Cupra Tavascan". Carscoops.
  12. ↑ "Cupra Tavascan revealed with 335bhp and 341-mile range". Autocar. April 21, 2023.
  13. ↑ "2024 Cupra Tavascan Spices Up VW Group's Electric SUV Coupe Lineup". Motor1.com. April 21, 2023.
  14. ↑ https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/cupra/tavascan/53133
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