CUPRA has confirmed Australian pricing and specification for its newest plug-in hybrid SUV, the Terramar VZe, which arrives in November with a sharp mix of performance, efficiency, and luxury features.
Priced from $77,990 RRP, the Terramar VZe slots in as the flagship of the medium SUV range, positioned as a stylish, dynamics-led alternative to traditional premium brands.
Power and Efficiency Combined
Under the bonnet, the VZe combines a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor, producing 200kW and 400Nm. Power is channelled through a six-speed DSG transmission with paddle shifters, delivering a 0–100km/h time of 7.3 seconds.
A 20kWh battery enables up to 110km of WLTP-certified electric-only driving, while the dual charging capability – 11kW AC and 50kW DC – offers flexibility for both home and public charging. Fuel consumption is rated as low as 0.5L/100km, making it an appealing option for drivers balancing weekday commutes with weekend getaways.
Premium Features as Standard
The VZe’s equipment list reads like a luxury SUV, with 20-inch black and copper alloy wheels, Dynamic Chassis Control Pro, and multiple driving modes (Comfort, Performance, CUPRA, Individual).
Inside, owners are treated to Deep Burgundy leather-appointed sport bucket seats with heating and memory, a 12-speaker Sennheiser sound system, 12.9-inch infotainment screen with navigation, wireless phone integration, and a head-up display. Safety is equally comprehensive, with Travel Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Assist, Emergency Assist, and a 360-degree camera all standard.
Options and Colours
Customers can choose from a palette including Glacial White, Midnight Black, Cosmos Blue, Fiord Blue and Timanfaya Grey, with premium finishes such as Century Bronze matte ($2,900) and Dark Void metallic ($620). A panoramic sunroof is also optional at $2,000.
National Driveaway Pricing
- QLD: $82,490
- ACT, SA, TAS: $82,990
- NSW: $83,490
- VIC: $83,990
- WA: $85,490
CUPRA’s Expanding Line-up
The Terramar VZe joins a fast-growing local CUPRA range, which now includes the Tavascan EV, the Terramar S mild-hybrid, and the petrol-powered V and VZ models. It complements CUPRA’s strategy of offering sporty, electrified vehicles that appeal to drivers who value both engagement and efficiency.
Jeff Shafer, Head of Product at CUPRA, summed it up:
“The CUPRA Terramar VZe proves that medium SUVs can be both engaging and efficient, stylish and spacious.”
With its blend of performance, electric capability, and premium features, the VZe shapes up as one of the most compelling new arrivals in Australia’s medium SUV market.
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