How good is Cupra's NEXT electric car?

How good is Cupra's NEXT electric car? - Tavascan Review UK

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17 күн бұрын

Based on the MEB platform shared with the likes of the ID5 and Enyaq Coupè, Cupra have revealed the Tavascan. An electric family car with over 350 miles and punchy performance BUT at £47,300 is there better cars in this category?
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@jamiep61 15 күн бұрын

The first UK Motoring Journalist to video review the New Model 😊

@AutoSocialUK 15 күн бұрын

I moved quick with this one 😏

@sunnyd6291 15 күн бұрын

@@AutoSocialUKbeen waiting since 2019 lol since concept

@ObiePaddles 15 күн бұрын

Looks great. Cupra is starting to look like the best version of VAG options for the same underpinnings. VAG options packs drive me nuts though.

@DJAYPAZ 15 күн бұрын

Great review. I agree with Tish in that some aspects of the cars design are outdated. The overuse of haptic buttons is a turn off. The overall design of the Tavascan is attractive. The pricing structure may be a problem though. Basic items like heated seats shouldn’t be an add on.

@siblej1 15 күн бұрын

Looks much nicer than the equivalent VW

@AutoSocialUK 15 күн бұрын

Smart isn’t it!!!

@emanuelferreira6875 15 күн бұрын

First review i saw about the tavas can. Nice job

@user-iz8hk1ww7i 15 күн бұрын

A brilliant, fair and critical review. It's great that it is distinguishable from the other cars that it is based on. This is what the Stellantis Group should be doing.

@markbennett6658 15 күн бұрын

I don’t know, my Peugeot E-2008 is quite a different car to a Vauxhall Mokka E which I’ve also driven, in terms of both appearance and driving dynamics. I imagine if you compared say a Citroen E-C4 with the new Alfa Romeo Junior that would be even more radically different. All share the same basic platform as do Cupra & Volkswagen in this instance.

@Tjcars100 15 күн бұрын

Love the daily uploads

@thomaseriksson3182 15 күн бұрын

Thanks from Sweden🇸🇪🙏 really good review!

@Steven-jn2cw 15 күн бұрын

Power and Beauty. A bit like yourself Tish!

@AutoSocialUK 15 күн бұрын

Hahah thanks! 🙏🏼

@autumnpenkridge3312 6 күн бұрын

Thanks Tish. An informative, engaging and fair review. I hope manufacturers know that we want balanced reviews like yours. I'm not in the market for a new car atm but this video would encourage me to consider the Tavascan

@simeonbennettphotography9111 15 күн бұрын

Excellent video Tish 👏🏻hope you have a great weekend 😀

@AutoSocialUK 15 күн бұрын

Thank you Simon, do you like the Tavascan? Have a great weekend too!

@simeonbennettphotography9111 15 күн бұрын

@@AutoSocialUK yes 👍 thanks Tish😀

@ISuperTed 15 күн бұрын

Lovely review Tish, very engaging and informative. The car looks lovely especially in that Blue with the contrasting Copper accents. The rear pillars remind me of the iX2, but work far better here (don’t like the BMW at all!). This will definitely go near the top of my list for next company car as I was already thinking about an Enyaq size EV next.

@sharonec5419 15 күн бұрын

Stunning car both inside and out. I think it looks amazing and it is my car of the year. I can not see any car kooking anywhere near as good as it.

@AutoSocialUK 14 күн бұрын

Wow I’m so glad you like it Sharon!! It’s very unique and cool 👌🏼

@sharonec5419 14 күн бұрын

@@AutoSocialUK Yes certainly is. Not that I can afford one. Will have to win the lotto first.

@TotallyEV 14 күн бұрын

Great video Tish! Sennheiser audio system you say? That should be interesting!

@Wolfman57 15 күн бұрын

Tish,what a beautiful car, you wouldn't even know it's an EV.

@AutoSocialUK 15 күн бұрын

It definitely has a far less ‘electric’ look that it’s sibling at VW!

@mrmawson2438 15 күн бұрын

It's a great size in the boot and in the back seats nice

@kaigordon2900 15 күн бұрын

First review! Surprised I wasn’t bombarded with notifications, thought you jumped ahead of an embargo for a sec but surely not 😂

@AutoSocialUK 14 күн бұрын

Nope! It’s a little crazy but I think it was a last minute event and there was only a few of us doing videos!

@XENONEZZ2 14 күн бұрын

Really well presented review.... just a thought....maybe worth experimenting with the outside vocal mic you're using... there's sibilance and treble which to my ears negatively affects the overall voice quality.

@paulrb894 15 күн бұрын

Looks very nice and great curves... car not bad either 😎

@alangravy27 15 күн бұрын

Thank you for the review. I was looking forward to thus car. I dont like to haptic buttons l. The screen looked too big, like you had to look round the steering wheel to see the big screen.

@sunnyd6291 15 күн бұрын

Looks amazing but those packs need to be included into the price! vz should have everything included for a higher price.. packs are no good sometimes you have options in different packs so its very hard to get all the tech you want in your new car so people don't bother.its a family car so give the kids heated seats cupra will sell more cars if the kids are happy

@mrmawson2438 15 күн бұрын

I think its a good car but the price cheers Tish

@dennisman7159 15 күн бұрын

Nice car, nice review but forgot to talk about the drive modes and cupra button on the steering wheel.

@Bodzio1982 14 күн бұрын

I see they have updated the infotainment system. Does it still sucks like in Born?

@simonnrgaard7731 15 күн бұрын

Looking forward to the Raval.

@AutoSocialUK 15 күн бұрын

Omg me too!! Although I miss the name Rebel

@jonathanbender4691 15 күн бұрын

Looks good if a little over-styled.

@stevecapper9321 15 күн бұрын

Great video Tish as always lovely looking car but the price as you said by the time you put all the goodies on the car there will not be much change out of £60.000 a lot of money but it looks really nice do they do a petrol .😂 ?

@AutoSocialUK 14 күн бұрын

Yup…. That was exactly my thought process, I was most gutted about heated seats!! Haha no petrol on this one unfortunately

@garyharding394 11 күн бұрын

It's a nice looking car but that's about it... Not liking that "speedo" monitor.. I currently have a formentor, wonder if they will add back lighting to the volume slider in the current models😊

@simondehaas8784 14 күн бұрын

I think the haptic buttons work very well and feel modern rather than outdated. I do think this looks better than the ID5, whereas I prefer the ID3 to the Born. Would be interested to feel how it handles.

@timallen6324 15 күн бұрын

I love Tish's car reviews. always well thought out and honest. I know I'll get stick for this but not pronouncing THs properly does my head in FRU loading instead of through SMOOVE instead of smooth Sorry 😔

@AutoSocialUK 15 күн бұрын

Omg don’t, I’m completely aware of this but I think it’s my dyslexia. As soon as the camera is on I pronounce anything TH as F and anything F as TH 😂😂 I’m really trying to stop it I promise!!

@timallen6324 15 күн бұрын

@@AutoSocialUK I'm horrible I know that! My step daughter does it all the time too. I'm such an old grump 😕

@GinoFoto 15 күн бұрын

The design is certainly eye-catching, though how do you think it will age?!

@AutoSocialUK 15 күн бұрын

I think it will age ok on the outside… the interior is questionable 🤔

@jesusmaringomez 5 күн бұрын

Good car & baeatiful ✅🌎🚗

@PauloSilva-ui8gp 14 күн бұрын

I also don't like plasticky interiors, but environment and recycling processes thanks for that.

@intothemultiverse1033 15 күн бұрын

Looks decent but the price point is more expensive than a Model Y

@bill_heywood 11 күн бұрын

Tish is right, it’s definitely a wishbone not a spine. No heated seats on a £47k car, are Cupra having a laugh?

@bubandit06 15 күн бұрын

Dont those bonnet vents direct air, increasing downforce? A shame if they dont channel through from the front

@AY-wg6ig 15 күн бұрын

They look great, but what if you have snow four months in a year.

@bryanduncan6178 15 күн бұрын

Great looking car, buy I'm not sure it's worth the premium over the ID.5? It'll be interesting to see how much this will be to lease? The ID.5 is available for under £450 a month....

@sunnyd6291 15 күн бұрын

If it's same will sell brilliantly

@stuartkennedy4202 12 күн бұрын

Unfortunately for some the ev market is not doing well. Most people are not buying them hence there are stocks gathering dust and manufacturers pulling back from them.

@edmundhayes1840 15 күн бұрын

Looks a great car, but that options list does mean a crazy expensive car at the end

@AutoSocialUK 14 күн бұрын

Right??? 😳😳

@mas1001 15 күн бұрын

Touch buttons lol. Vw group must have alot left over stock. Dump it on the cupra lol. NO PROBLEM!

@AutoSocialUK 15 күн бұрын

I think Cupra believe that their audience will like them. The worst thing however is that volume slider is on the left hand side… not the bottom like VW. Therefor your hand rests on it!!

@geraldh.8047 13 күн бұрын

DOA with the touch steering wheel buttons. What a shame 😢

@mrmawson2438 15 күн бұрын

Hello Tish

@sunnyd6291 12 күн бұрын

If the packs are expensive then its a no alot should be included.. there not audi bmw or mercedes level

@Wellibob68 15 күн бұрын

Another fine video, but Taylored to the wealthy as these car prices, for EV's are mortgage busting prices.

@AutoSocialUK 14 күн бұрын

Yes I can’t say I’m surprised but I wished there would be options that started under 40K

@NLarsen1989 15 күн бұрын

I’m actually disappointed with that 0-60 time on the AWD. I guess the weight of it really doesn’t help but with 340ps I would have expected 4.5-4.8

@AutoSocialUK 15 күн бұрын

Yes I know what you mean but this is a very big car. Although they could have at least got it to match the ID5 GTX

@NLarsen1989 14 күн бұрын

@@AutoSocialUK yeah true I think it just confuses what CUPRA is supposed to represent. I’ve got the petrol CUPRA Leon and it actually feels like the sportier version of the VW Golf but the electric cars they’re bringing out just feel a little too held back 😔 it’s a really nice looking car though I’m a sucker for ambient lighting and curves leading into sharp edges. Add another 100ps and remove the haptics and I’d be throwing my wallet at it

@matiscrap 12 күн бұрын

As a Formentor owner I don't see any reason to go for the Tavascan unless you really wanted EV only, there are no benefits other than a bigger boot space from my pov

@laurentiutrifan8173 15 күн бұрын

The shape of the car is cool ... 👍

@laurentiutrifan8173 15 күн бұрын

.... but they have to drop the copper accents ( I know that it sounds sorta familiar ... Cupra - copper ... however, the copper is not much of a metal ... and the vibe is rather sad). Also, normal door handles would be a decent & positive step back ( and forward - overall ). Exactly like the buttons on the steering wheel. Finally, a bit of psychology: sharp angles are not always projecting masculinity ... but ... mostly ... are iritating the eye (exactly like the sharp angles of the sewing model of the handbag Miu Miu Wander matelassé). Their successful model ... Leon .... has enough masculinity with rather curved lines (my fav being the first generation ... which had enough charisma in it - that it also served well its epigone, Mazda 3 Hatch ... ) ... and ... also ... over 2 millions units sold. 😉

@mrmawson2438 15 күн бұрын

It's not a bad looking car

@johnwilkinson1962 12 күн бұрын

Haptic buttons !! It’s a no from me then

@wayneheyes4934 12 күн бұрын

Would have been amazing as a hybrid but EV’s are not good enough move expensive and less range

@KAZUYADOG 15 күн бұрын

I'm fine with plastic as long as it does'nt look like plastic.

@AutoSocialUK 14 күн бұрын

It’s at least textured

@TheJ1s 15 күн бұрын

Has some designs, though it could be better.

@AutoSocialUK 15 күн бұрын

What would you like to have seen?

@TheJ1s 12 күн бұрын

@@AutoSocialUK it is beautiful which I forgot to put in my comment, also good review. I watched this video just moments before I closed my eyes I don't really remember my thoughts were.

@desild5869 7 күн бұрын

Starts at €60k, depreciates at €10k/year and looks like it's been AI generated. This is what Volkswagen AG merrily whistling its way into bankruptcy looks like.

@Bodzio1982 14 күн бұрын

Looks a bit like Porsche

@GBFeb72 10 күн бұрын

Nice but not worth 60k when kitted out

@simonl8082 15 күн бұрын

Not watched this yet, but even if it's good, is it going to have a catastrophic residual value like its stable mates? It is a good-looking car, though...

@PG-yi9iz 15 күн бұрын

it's a shame that most spanish people can never afford a car like this.

@AutoSocialUK 14 күн бұрын

Most people in any country unfortunately

@jamesmoyes5685 12 күн бұрын

Such a shame the world made a big mistake on the future of automotive vehicles.

@patricepnc 10 күн бұрын

NO review of smart ?

@AutoSocialUK 10 күн бұрын

#1 or #3? I’ve reached out to Smart a ton of times and they just don’t involve me in anything unfortunately. Shame because I love the cars.

@patricepnc 10 күн бұрын

@@AutoSocialUK pitty car is great

@54stevemac 14 күн бұрын

47000 what the heck

@stuartneal831 14 күн бұрын

Light signature is just a gimmick with serves no purpose whatsoever

@steveaparicio 15 күн бұрын

Wouldn’t buy a car with haptic feedback button

@AutoSocialUK 14 күн бұрын

I would urge you to spend time with a car with them but I completely understand that decision

@steveaparicio 14 күн бұрын

@@AutoSocialUK think I’ll stick to my BMW 2 series active tourer which I love

@EdgarRenje 14 күн бұрын

It's still a MEB car and a such not the best quality and ergonomics/controls.

@DaveDVideoMaker 15 күн бұрын

The Tavascán is Chinese-built, but Cupra doesn’t plan to launch to the Chinese domestic market. Instead, this car will be sold there as the Volkswagen ID . UNYX.

@AutoSocialUK 15 күн бұрын

That’s very interesting, thank you Dave!

@MegaGEZZZ 11 күн бұрын

It’s a bit chintzy isn’t it 😅 it’s for people who like led lighting strips all over their house 🤢 also 2.2 tonnes 😧😧😧

@MegaGEZZZ 11 күн бұрын

Also, good review ❤

@falconreconeight 15 күн бұрын

Range isn’t good enough yet.

@AutoSocialUK 15 күн бұрын

I thought 350 was pretty good!

@falconreconeight 14 күн бұрын

@@AutoSocialUK it’s not bad for electric but for cars in general it’s low. When they start getting over 450 then it’s a real Consideration for me.

@RB-lt8kt 14 күн бұрын

AVOID at all costs. Cupra can't sell electric cars and some dealers are reducing NEW cars by 20%. If you own one sell it quickly.

@cuffs1971 13 күн бұрын

Rubbish

@RB-lt8kt 12 күн бұрын

@@cuffs1971 Really ? Look at Cupra Cardiff then. I was offered £18k for a 2022 V2 spec car with 4000 miles in perfect condition.

@petecroxford3277 10 күн бұрын

I think plastic is quite toxic when it catches fire I thought the electric cars supposed to be eco-friendly. I wonder what the depreciation is after a year probably lose half it’s value not for me these people keep reviewing these electric cars has got to own one. To give an honest review these test drives a complete waste of time. Come back in 18 months when you’ve had it that long and then give you a review.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😤😤😤😤😤😤

@VittorioSergi 15 күн бұрын

TBH i Think EVs biggest breakthrough is monopolizing car journals, when in reality they are like what, less than 5% than vehicles sold?

@AutoSocialUK 15 күн бұрын

Not huge numbers but electric cars accounted for around 17.8% of all new cars sold in the UK in 2023.

@ISuperTed 15 күн бұрын

About 15% - 20% actually. The reason there are so many journalists reviewing EV’s is because the vast majority of new cars being launched are EV’s. there are a few ICE cars, but not many compared to EV’s.

@leiflee 15 күн бұрын

buying this car is the best way to support CCP.

@lucasroper46 15 күн бұрын

What??? 🤣

@iCozzh 15 күн бұрын

Yet again. Just buy a model Y.

@AutoSocialUK 15 күн бұрын

Fair point here however, there is ALOT more going on to look at than a model Y… people like that!

@bryanduncan6178 15 күн бұрын

The Model Y is about as interesting to look at as the washing machines in my local Curry's.... Thankfully, some manufacturers are actually making their cars look interesting!

@bubandit06 15 күн бұрын

Great inside, but a lot of people think they're very ugly

@iCozzh 15 күн бұрын

@@bryanduncan6178 Youre buying an ev to be a blissful daily that does all the work for you, you dont commute in an exciting weekend car you peon. Nobody wakes up and gets into their range rover going WOW what a beautiful exquisite piece of art. Its just a nice place to be and does the damn job.

@iCozzh 15 күн бұрын

Who ever is in charge of policing comments on AutoSocial is an absolute nonce. Stop deleting comments with mild colourful language.