I’ve driven the new Cupra Raval and it’s proof that the hot hatch can live on in the EV era
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- ▪It’s slightly longer than close rivals, such as the recent Renault 5 and Kia EV2, but neither of those cars can really be described as feisty.But perhaps the most striking thing to note from the small, sporty hatchback is that there’s a dec
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Vehicle Tech Hybrid & Electric Vehicles I’ve driven the new Cupra Raval and it’s proof that the hot hatch can live on in the EV era Features By Leon Poultney Published 2 August 2026 A joyous drive meets sensible specification in this plucky pocket rocket When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Cupra) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Anyone with a keen interest in the European car market will know that Cupra parted ways with its sister company Seat way back in 2018 to become the high-performance, funky standalone brand to attract the attention of…
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