- Cupra appears to be working on a high-performance Terramar.
- Prototype sports four-tailpipe exhaust and lightweight wheels.
- Crossover might be equipped with a 2.0-liter turbo packing 329 hp.
Cupra appears to be working on a hotter Terramar as spy photographers snapped a prototype undergoing testing on the Nürburgring. More interestingly, the crossover was transported to and from the track on the back of a trailer.
The prototype was covered during transit to keep curious onlookers in the dark. However, the model was tested undisguised at the Ring so there’s little left to the imagination.
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Unfortunately, there isn’t much to see as the mystery model looks virtually identical to the current crossover that shares its bones with the less athletic VW Tiguan. However, a closer inspection reveals lightweight wheels that are backed up by a high-performance braking system with red Cupra-branded calipers. We can also see a lightly revised rear end with a visible four-tailpipe exhaust system.
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That’s not a lot to go on, but the cues hint at a new performance variant. As a refresher, the standard crossover offers a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder with 148 hp (110 kW /150 PS) and 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) of torque. Customers can also get a 2.0-liter TSI engine pumping out 262 hp (195 kW / 265 PS) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm).
Cupra also offers an eHybrid, which combines the 1.5-liter engine with an electric motor and a 25.8 kWh battery pack. This enables the plug-in hybrid to produce a combined output of 268 hp (200 kW / 272 PS) and have an electric-only WLTP range of up to 75 miles (121 km).
While it’s too early to say what the mystery model is, it could be equipped with an upgraded 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing around 329 hp (245 kW / 333 PS). That’s just a guess, but we’ll likely find out relatively soon as the crossover appears almost ready for its big debut.
