The Cupra Tavascan is an 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.
| Cupra Tavascan | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Cupra (SEAT) |
| Also called | Volkswagen ID. UNYX (China) |
| Production | December 2023[1] – present |
| Assembly | China: 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 |
| Range | 520 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] |
| Width | 1,861 mm (73.3 in)[3] |
| Height | 1,597 mm (62.9 in)[3] |
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 will be marketed as the Volkswagen ID. UNYX in China, with minor cosmetic changes.[7]
Overview
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The Tavascan is based on the MEB platform, which is designed for electric vehicles of the Volkswagen Group, of which the Volkswagen ID.3 is the first production vehicle to use it. The SUV receives two electric motors placed on the axles, enabling all-wheel drive and providing 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
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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
editTeaser 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 features 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]
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References
edit- ^ "【图】Cupra Tavascan在大众安徽正式投产_汽车之家". www.autohome.com.cn. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
- ^ "2024 Cupra Tavascan EV Will Be Made In China For Export To Europe". InsideEVs. December 7, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Gauthier, Michael (April 21, 2023). "Cupra's Electric 2024 Tavascan Debuts As An ID.5 With Spanish Flair". Carscoops.
- ^ Bob Harper (10 September 2019). "New Cupra Tavascan all-electric SUV debuts in Frankfurt". evo.co.uk. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ Jake Groves (22 March 2021). "Cupra Tavascan: spicy new all-electric SUV confirmed for 2024 release". carmagazine.co.uk. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "New 2024 Cupra Tavascan all-electric coupe-SUV unveiled". Auto Express. April 21, 2023.
- ^ Kang, Lei (2024-03-13). "VW Anhui files for 1st model ID.UNYX". CnEVPost. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ Didier Ric (2 September 2019). "Cupra Tavascan : le futur SUV Coupé électrique de Cupra est quasi prêt". L'Argus.
- ^ François Lemaur (2 September 2019). "Cupra Tavascan : un concept de SUV électrique sportif". L'Automobile Magazine. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- ^ a b Smith, Sam D. (September 7, 2021). "Cupra Tavascan Extreme-E Concept Hints At Brand's Second Electric Production Car". Carscoops.
- ^ Anderson, Brad (March 29, 2023). "This Is Our First Look At The 2024 Cupra Tavascan". Carscoops.
- ^ "Cupra Tavascan revealed with 335bhp and 341-mile range". Autocar. April 21, 2023.
- ^ "2024 Cupra Tavascan Spices Up VW Group's Electric SUV Coupe Lineup". Motor1.com. April 21, 2023.
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