Cupra Leon 2025 review – the Golf GTI you want wears a Spanish frock
Cupra Leon 2025 review – the Golf GTI you want wears a Spanish frock
The Cupra Leon has a new face and gnarly bucket seats for 2024. There’s more appeal over its German counterpart than ever
19 Dec 2024
Cupra Formentor Abt review – a 365bhp crossover for Mercedes-AMG A45 S money
Cupra Formentor Abt review – a 365bhp crossover for Mercedes-AMG A45 S money
It’s farewell to the original Cupra Formentor with an Abt-tuned run-out package. It’s a quietly excellent car; just a shame about the price...
14 Nov 2024
Cupra Terramar VZ 2024 review – a soft-focus sporty SUV
Cupra Terramar VZ 2024 review – a soft-focus sporty SUV
Available as a 268bhp PHEV or a 261bhp pure-combustion variant, it’s the latter Terramar VZ you want if you need your family SUV to be fun
3 Oct 2024
The 2024 Cupra Terramar packs Golf GTI power
The 2024 Cupra Terramar packs Golf GTI power
The Terramar is Cupra’s sportier alternative to the Volkswagen Tiguan, and gets the Golf GTI’s 261bhp turbo engine – plus mild and plug-in hybrid opti…
3 Sep 2024
Cupra Leon Estate VZ3 2024 review – Cupra’s rival to the Mercedes-AMG CLA35 Shooting Brake
Cupra Leon Estate VZ3 2024 review – Cupra’s rival to the Mercedes-AMG CLA35 Shooting Brake
The Cupra Leon has been updated to match its Golf GTI and Audi S3 cousins, bringing more power, a refreshed design and a welcome dynamic edge to the h…
29 Jul 2024
Cupra Formentor VZ3 2024 review – a quicker, more affordable alternative to the Mercedes-AMG GLA35
Cupra Formentor VZ3 2024 review – a quicker, more affordable alternative to the Mercedes-AMG GLA35
The most popular model in Cupra’s armoury has been given a facelift for 2024, and the results are promising
29 Jul 2024
New Cupra Formentor and Leon get more power and drift mode for 2024
New Cupra Formentor and Leon get more power and drift mode for 2024
Cupra’s Leon and Formentor models have been given a facelift for 2024, with prices starting at £31,090 and £33,450 respectively
25 Jul 2024
Cupra will unveil its new Leon and Formentor next week
Cupra will unveil its new Leon and Formentor next week
The Cupra Leon and high-riding Formentor are set to receive mid-life updates with added performance and ‘next-generation’ hybrid tech
24 Apr 2024
Cupra Born 2023 review
Cupra Born 2023 review
The Cupra Born is a well-executed electric car – if you put aside any pretence that it’s a genuine hot hatch
18 Sep 2023
Cupra Leon range expanded with new lower-powered petrol options
Cupra Leon range expanded with new lower-powered petrol options
The Cupra Leon's distinction from a lesser SEAT grows yet thinner with new entry-level models
5 Sep 2022
Cupra Leon VZ Cup revealed – but it’s a non-starter for UK customers
Cupra Leon VZ Cup revealed – but it’s a non-starter for UK customers
The conservatively-styled Cupra Leon ia set gain some visual volume in new VZ Cup form
26 Jan 2022
Cupra Urban Rebel: first look at supermini EV and potential hot hatch
Cupra Urban Rebel: first look at supermini EV and potential hot hatch
The marketplace and consumers are eagerly awaiting supermini-sized EVs, and Cupra’s aggressive little concept
2 Sep 2021
Cupra Leon ST 310 4Drive 2021 review – the next Spanish inquisition 
Cupra Leon ST 310 4Drive 2021 review – the next Spanish inquisition
It’s capable and handsome, but the new Leon ST lacks the performance and engagement of its predecessors
24 Jul 2021
2022 Cupra Born revealed – a sporty Spanish take on the Volkswagen ID.3
2022 Cupra Born revealed – a sporty Spanish take on the Volkswagen ID.3
Cupra’s new Born EV capitalises on VW’s vast electric investment, but with a distinctive sporty edge
25 May 2021
Cupra Formentor 310 TSI 2021 review – an impressive example of the breed
Cupra Formentor 310 TSI 2021 review – an impressive example of the breed
The best take on the performance crossover at its size and price point so far, and with genuine charisma and style to boot
3 Apr 2021
Cupra Ateca 2021 review – fresh looks for fast SUV
Cupra Ateca 2021 review – fresh looks for fast SUV
Cupra’s performance SUV has been spruced up, but it’s not enough to keep it competitive in a very crowded segment
25 Mar 2021
386bhp Cupra Formentor VZ5 revealed – crossover gets hot new powertrain
386bhp Cupra Formentor VZ5 revealed – crossover gets hot new powertrain
Cupra unveils a new Formentor flagship with a familiar five-cylinder and a halo status
22 Feb 2021
Cupra Formentor tuned to 365bhp by Abt Sportsline
Cupra Formentor tuned to 365bhp by Abt Sportsline
Cupra’s first bespoke model has been fettled by German tuner Abt Sportsline upping power
21 Jan 2021
2020 Cupra Formentor priced from £39,830
2020 Cupra Formentor priced from £39,830
UK pricing and specifications have been confirmed for the Cupra Formentor, its first bespoke model
20 Oct 2020
Cupra Leon eHybrid 2020 review – are hybrids and hot hatchbacks still mutually exclusive? 
Cupra Leon eHybrid 2020 review – are hybrids and hot hatchbacks still mutually exclusive?
Cupra’s hybrid hot hatch isn’t really sure what it wants to be – wait for the regular Cupra instead
16 Oct 2020
Porter seeks enlightenment on one of the most mystifying issues in motoring
Porter seeks enlightenment on one of the most mystifying issues in motoring
"You cannot stop now!" Jesus shouted. "Your soul will not rest if you do not find the answer you need!"
18 Aug 2020
New 2020 Cupra Ateca revealed – mild update for the hot compact SUV
New 2020 Cupra Ateca revealed – mild update for the hot compact SUV
The SEAT Ateca’s hot Cupra cousin also freshens up for 2020, and keeps its optional 345bhp Abt power boost
22 Jun 2020
Cupra Ateca Limited Edition revealed with optional Abt 345bhp power pack
Cupra Ateca Limited Edition revealed with optional Abt 345bhp power pack
Cupra’s Ateca SUV gains some extra visual and performance pizazz
7 Feb 2020
New Cupra Tavascan all-electric SUV debuts in Frankfurt
New Cupra Tavascan all-electric SUV debuts in Frankfurt
Striking performance concept could point the way to how future Cupra products will look
10 Sep 2019