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Added on the 05/03/2019 21:46:53 - Copyright : Auto Moto EN
SEAT arrives at the Frankfurt Motor Show with its electric offensive in top gear. Following the announcement of the SEAT Mii electric and the el-Born, the brand's first two fully electric models, at the international event CUPRA is presenting its new Tavascan concept car. It will be joined in by the new SEAT Tarraco FR PHEV, the brand's first plug-in hybrid electric SUV, which will be making its world debut in Frankfurt and is the fourth electric model of the six that the company announced it would launch by 2021.Following the CUPRA Formentor, the first model developed specifically for the brand, equipped with a hybrid engine and scheduled for market release next year, the Tavascan concept car is CUPRA's first fully electric vehicle, and it was developed on the MEB platform.
SEAT celebrates its 69 years of history and is participating this year in the 100th edition of the Automobile Barcelona, where it has rolled out its vision of electric mobility with its two new concept cars – the first ever fully electric SEAT el-Born and the SEAT Minimó, a forward-looking approach that aims to become the companion of cities and revolutionise urban mobility. Moreover, CUPRA is also displaying the new CUPRA Formentor, the brand’s own first model, as well as the e-Racer, the first ever fully electric touring racecar.
CUPRA is marking its first anniversary by taking the covers off its most stunning, dynamic and eye-catching vehicle yet; the concept-car CUPRA Formentor.CUPRA's first year of operations has proved its potential in the market, as sales in 2018 increased by 40% compared to last year, with up to 14,400 units sold. After releasing its first model, the CUPRA Ateca, now the brand's plan to double sales within the next three to five years will materialize with the unveiling of the CUPRA Formentor.With a dazzling exterior design that instantly captures the attention, an interior that cocoons the driver and passengers and integrates the latest technologies and a powertrain that provides conscientious performance, the CUPRA Formentor is a window into the future of the high-performance brand.The vehicle brings together the benefits of a performance car with the qualities of an SUV, at a time when the CUV segment is destined to see incredible growth. It demonstrates the ambition, expressiveness and inspiration that the brand inherently holds and underlines the CUPRA's position as a technology brand with one eye on the future.
The Cupra Formentor is a study with a 245-hp plug-in hybrid drive. The sports crossover should already be on our roads in one year. In addition, Seat presents the Seat el-born, the brand’s first fully electric vehicle. The el-born offers more than 400 km of range and is well equipped for the future. Source: http://quickcarreview.com
Nissan launches the IMQ concept at 2019 Geneva Motor Show, an advanced technology and design showcase that signals the direction of the next generation of crossovers. The concept is equipped with Nissan's award-winning e-POWER system, and the electrified powertrain technology is set to debut in the European markets by 2022. Nissan displayed its range of best-selling crossovers including the Qashqai and X-Trail, as well as the best-selling electric vehicle in Europe, the Nissan LEAF.