Cupra has unveiled the Raval, a small electric hatchback on Volkswagen Group's MEB Plus platform priced from below £23,000 and positioned to compete with the Renault 5 in the UK this summer.
Built on Volkswagen Group's MEB Plus architecture shared with upcoming Volkswagen ID Cross, ID Polo and Skoda Epiq, the 4.05m Raval offers a 430-litre boot and simplified torsion-beam rear suspension to reduce costs. Cupra will offer four trims, four powertrains and two battery packs, including a 37kWh LFP unit (114bhp, ~185 miles, 90kW charging) and a 52kWh NMC option (up to ~280 miles, 130kW charging).
The range-topping Raval VZ uses a 52kWh pack with 222bhp front-drive output, an electronic limited-slip differential, 0-62mph in 7.0sec and a claimed ~250-mile range, plus revised front suspension and DCC Sport dampers. Exterior follows the 2022 Urban Rebel concept with a sharknose and sloping roofline, while Cupra highlighted backlit grille vents and dashboard projectors to enhance the on-board experience.
This summary is based on coverage by AutoCar.
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