From EV Review Ireland.
Dive into the heart of Barcelona for an exclusive first look and drive of the all-new CUPRA Raval, specifically the performance-focused VZ edition. Built on the advanced MEB Plus platform, this electric hatchback is a direct shot of urban adrenaline, packing aggressive design, a lower performance chassis, and 226 horsepower. Draped in a stunning matte Magnesium Green paint with sharp copper and anodized green accents, the Raval brings CUPRA’s racing DNA directly into the compact urban segment with a target starting price under £25,000 / €30,000.
Video Chapters
[00:00] Intro: Global Launch of the CUPRA Raval VZ in Barcelona
[00:48] Exterior Design: Magnesium Green Paint & Signature Triangular LEDs
[01:25] Front Storage Check & MEB Plus Platform Dimensions
[02:05] Side Profile: 19-inch VZ Wheels & Helmet Visor Roofline
[02:57] Rear Styling: Venturi Bumper, Ducktail Spoiler & Illuminated Logo
[04:01] Boot Practicality: 441L Capacity & Deep Split-Floor Test
[05:00] Exterior Light Show & VZ Accent Highlights
[06:00] Rear Passenger Space & B-Segment Comfort Review
[07:35] Front Cabin Luxury: Integrated Blind Spot Ambient Lighting
[08:48] Infotainment Deep Dive: 12.9-inch Screen & Sennheiser Audio
[09:33] Center Console Architecture & Sport Bucket Seats
[10:51] Motor Specs, Battery Chemistry & Trim Level Breakdown
[12:30] Driving Impressions: VZ Handling & Electronic Slip Diff
[13:51] Travel Assist 3.0 & Automated Traffic Light Recognition
[14:40] One-Box Braking System & One-Pedal Drive Performance
[15:22] Motorway Road Noise & "CUPRA Mode" Sci-Fi Sound Test
[18:25] Mountain Switchback Agility & Handling Review
[19:38] Market Competition & Final Verdict
Top Features of the CUPRA Raval VZ
Aggressive Track-Tuned Performance: The top-spec VZ model delivers a punches-above-its-weight 226 horsepower directly to the front wheels [11:27], enhanced by a lower chassis, wider track, specific performance suspension, and an electronic front slip differential [13:02].
Genious Blind Spot Integration: Rather than placing typical safety lights on the mirrors, CUPRA cleverly integrated the blind-spot warning directly into the wrap-around interior ambient light strip on the doors [08:00].
Impressive Spatial Efficiency: Utilizing the dedicated MEB Plus architecture, it maximises storage to deliver a surprisingly large 441-liter boot complete with a deep subfloor well that easily drops flat for a split-floor layout [04:30].
Premium Sennheiser Acoustics: The premium cockpit houses a high-fidelity Sennheiser sound system, integrated seamlessly behind high-tech 3D scale-textured dash panels and anodised green accents [08:48].
Next-Gen One-Box Braking: Upgrades the driving dynamics with a dedicated one-box braking setup that combines all-around disc brakes [14:44] with a sharp, highly effective full one-pedal driving loop [15:00].
Exceptional Urban Agility: Perfectly sized at just over 4 meters long with a 2.6-meter wheelbase, its quick point-and-squirt throttle response makes it an absolute weapon for darting through city traffic or attacking mountain switchbacks [14:35].
Ready to experience CUPRA’s bold electric future? Head over to Nevo.ie to compare upcoming trims and check Irish arrival updates.
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