CUPRA Raval: the Polo Takes on a Spanish Accent
This page is translated from the original post "CUPRA Raval : la Polo prend l’accent espagnol" in French.
- 08/09/2025 13:28
At the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, CUPRA unveiled its future electric city car for the first time, the CUPRA Raval.
Like its technical cousin, the Volkswagen ID. Polo, the Raval is still camouflaged and has not revealed its interior. Visitors will have to wait until 2026 to see this five-door city car in full.
Measuring 4.05 meters long and built on the Volkswagen group’s MEB+ platform, the Raval shares the technical base of the ID. Polo, while asserting a distinctive character. It’s a copy-paste of the scheme that led to the birth of the CUPRA Born from the Volkswagen ID.3. Its chassis is lowered by 15 mm, and its suspension is specially tuned. The progressive steering and ESC Sport enhance its agility, while the high-end VZ version (166 kW) features CUPBucket sports seats, DCC Sport adaptive suspension, an ESC OFF mode, 19-inch wheels, and an electronic VAQ differential for a more sporting driving experience.
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The design retains the spirit of the UrbanRebel concept revealed in 2022. The front features nearly triangular headlights and does away with a grille, while the rear is marked by a light strip encompassing the logo, and the C-pillar resembles a shark fin. The sharp glass surfaces and copper wheels enhance the visual identity, distinctly separate from the more classic style of the ID. Polo.
In terms of technology, the Raval will offer two battery sizes and multiple power levels. Driving aids include Travel Assist, Intelligent Park Assist, and the Top View 360° camera, along with DC charging for practical daily use.
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Manufactured in Martorell, like the ID. Polo, the Raval will be the first model in the Electric Urban Car range of the Brand Group Core. Set to be marketed in 2026, it will position itself as a more sporty and assertive alternative while remaining accessible and compact. With this model, CUPRA illustrates its desire to combine the dynamic DNA of the Spanish brand with the technical reliability of the ID. Polo.
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