Volcanic eruption in Munich: CUPRA shows off Tindaya Showcar

Volcano as a source of inspiration

The name was not chosen at random. CUPRA looked to the Tindaya volcano in Fuerteventura. The copper-colored rocks and rugged shapes of the island are reflected in the hues and lines of the car. As if a piece of the Canary Islands is shining in Munich.

Shark nose

From the front, the Tindaya looks at you with a sharp “shark nose,” narrow headlights and air intakes that make it extra sporty. On the hood is a sturdy powerdome, whose lines continue to the roof racks. From the side, it looks muscular: 4.72 meters long, huge 23-inch wheels, wide wheel arches and a fastback profile that puts it down tough.

Backbone

The roof is a show element in itself. In the middle runs a spine, a kind of backbone that connects everything from front to back. It even includes removable panels. At the back, a double spoiler and floating light units draw attention. You can tell: the designers have let their imaginations run wild.

Cockpit

Get in, and everything revolves around the driver. A 24-inch screen forms the heart of the dashboard, and the yoke steering wheel seems plucked straight out of a racing game. The center console serves as a second spine, and the CUPBucket seats with suicide doors complete the picture.

The Jewel

And then there’s “The Jewel,” a glass prism in the center of the console. With it you start the car, choose driving modes and control the atmosphere in the cabin. Light, sound and projections respond instantly to your choices. The interior also mixes 3D-printed aluminum, organic leather and flax fiber from Bcomp. Durable and stylish at the same time.

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