Cupra was originally SEAT’s sports brand. But a little more than 4 years ago, VW strategists decided to give this label full brand status. At first it was supposed to be Spanish sports brandbefore becoming, the European context obliges, sports AND electric brand. The range includes six models. The Born, Formentor, Tavascan, Leon (+ break) and Ateca. The latter three are actually modified SEAT models, not genuine Cupra creations of their own. If you compare the health of the two brands, you can say that the student surpassed the master! SEAT announces that the year 2022 is marked by a 41% drop compared to 2021until During the same period, Cupra grew by 93%.. Cupra knows no crisis!
A model burdened with an environmental fine
Among the models that remained in the catalog the longest, Ateca seriously begins to show the weight of years. Launched in 2018, it had a grand opening the new Cupra division, regardless of SEAT. The relationship with the SEAT Ateca counterpart was also obvious. It is currently the worst performing model for the brand in France. However, this is not surprising. It is really burdened with ecological malus ! Unlike other models in the range, available in electric or hybrid versions, Ateca is a pure heater. And what a heat! Its 2.0L TSi block develops 300 horsepowerwhich is transmitted to all four wheels via 4Drive all-wheel drive. Average fuel consumption is 9.5 l/100 kmand 215 g of CO2 per kilometer…
Two new entry-level engines
This is to modernize it, and to make him more sober what Cupra offers him today two new engines. Of course, less power than the current 300 horsepower. blocks 1.5 L with a capacity of 150 horsepower and 1.9 L with a capacity of 190 horsepower will be available in the catalog Leon and Formentor. Both are related to a automated dual-clutch transmission. The first in the draft the second in four-wheel drive. On this occasion he receives a new rear diffuserwith new bucket seats, and several copper-colored inserts. It will be put into production in Kvasiny in the Czech Republic the third quarter of this year. Prices for it in France are not yet known…
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Source: Auto Plus
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