Cupra Terramar: everything you need to know
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Cupra continues to expand their lineup briskly.
There are now five models in the showroom: the Leon, Leon Sportstourer, Formentor, Born, Tavascan and, starting in October, the Terramar.
But forget the word “showroom” – at Cupra, they prefer to call it a “Cupra City Garage.
These are not old-fashioned dealers in a drafty industrial area, but hotspots in cities like Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Den Bosch, Den Haag, Leusden and Zwolle, where you can discover the latest Cupra models in a hip setting.
Terramar
Anyway, what about the Terramar?
The SUV shares its foundation with the new Volkswagen Tiguan and the Audi Q3 and even rolls off the assembly line at the Audi factory in Hungary.
So you don’t have to worry about build quality.
After all, Cupra is not a newcomer that has yet to learn how to put a car together; they are building on the solid foundation of their familiar relatives.
The Terramar immediately stands out for its sharp lines and powerful appearance.
The sharknose front with its sleek headlights and distinctive diffuser at the rear give the SUV a bold look that is hard to miss.
The light bar with illuminated Cupra logo is already familiar from the recently updated Formentor and Leon.
Fully digitized
The interior is dominated by the distinctive “spine” that connects the dashboard to the center console, creating a sleek, modern look.
You’ll find a multifunction steering wheel with paddles and sporty bucket seats that provide a sporty feel.
Finished with Cupra’s signature copper-colored accents, the interior is fully digitized: the 10.250inch Virtual Cockpit displays all the important information, while the 12.90inch touch display gives you access to all infotainment and climate functions.
High quality materials
The materials used are both high quality and durable, with recycled fabrics such as Dinamica and something called Seaqual Yarn.
With a wheelbase of 2.68 meters, the Terramar offers room for five people, and the sliding rear seat makes the luggage volume flexible (400-602 liters).
Furthermore, you can count on smart features such as wireless charging, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and an optional Sennheiser Soundsystem.
272 hp
The Terramar comes to the Netherlands with plug-in hybrid powertrains.
The heart of the system is a 1.5 TSI turbo engine that works in conjunction with an electric motor.
You can choose from two power options: 150 kW (204 hp) and 200 kW (272 hp).
The most powerful version, the Terramar VZ Performance with 272 hp, sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 215 km/h.
The sports suspension with multilink rear axle and Dynamic Chassis Control provide a direct and precise driving experience, according to the brand, as do the progressive steering and the optional Akebono braking system.
120 kilometers of electric driving
Thanks to a 19.7-kWh battery pack, the SUV gets further than a lap around the church on electric power.
Its electric range is a whopping 120 kilometers (WLTP).
So you can do almost all your daily commutes without having to tap into the gasoline engine.
At home or at a public charging station, you can charge with 11 kW, but it can also fast charge: up to 50 kW, allowing the battery to charge from 10 to 80 percent in 26 minutes.
The Terramar in the Netherlands
Effective immediately, the Cupra Terramar can be admired at the Cupra City Garage in Rotterdam and from October at other Cupra locations.
It will hit the road in November.
The model is available in various versions, including the limited Terramar VZ America’s Cup.
This exclusive version comes with generous standard equipment and comes in the unique Enceladus Grey Matt color.
Prices for the Terramar start at 48,990 euros for the Essential version, rising to 58,990 euros for the exclusive VZ America’s Cup.
Also read: Review – Cupra Leon Sportstourer (2024) – Is it finally a real Cupra?