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William Stopford
The best family cars under $80,000... that aren't SUVs
Sure, some families need an SUV. But for a lot of new-car buyers, there are plenty of suitable alternatives. Here are just a few.
4 Days Ago
All Cupra News
William Stopford
2026 Cupra Formentor VZ5 prices: Hot five-pot SUV is brand's most expensive model yet
The Formentor VZ5 is Cupra's first model in Australia with a drive-away price north of $100,000, but it packs a punch.
9 Days Ago
Derek Fung
2027 Cupra Born facelift unveiled with physical buttons, more aggressive design
The Cupra Born's design has been brought into line with the rest of the brand, and many of the interior of the interior bugbears removed.
13 Days Ago
Ben Zachariah
2027 Cupra Raval EV hot hatch caught on camera ahead of reveal
Cupra’s new electric Raval is just around the corner, and new spy shots have offered a sneak peek at the sporty city hatch.
20 Days Ago
James Wong
2027 Cupra Born EV facelift teased ahead of March reveal
The refreshed Cupra Born is being unveiled in Europe next week, which could mean another delay for its re-introduction to Australia.
20 Days Ago
William Stopford
Cupra launches Australia's hottest small plug-in hybrid wagon
The spicy Spanish Cupra Leon VZe Sportstourer has just gotten even spicier, with a new option package adding racy seats, performance brakes and other upgrades.
1 Month Ago
James Wong
Cupra delivers 10,000th vehicle in Australia
Cupra Australia has surpassed 10,000 deliveries this past week, coinciding with the official launch of its new Essendon Fields dealership in Melbourne.
2 Months Ago
William Stopford
Cupra Born recalled for fire risk
Cupra is recalling three examples of its electric Born hatchback for overheating cell modules in its battery that could spark a vehicle fire.
2 Months Ago
William Stopford
The auto brands that grew the most in Australia in 2025
These 10 brands, ranging from cheap and cheerful to posh luxury, all significantly outpaced a market that was up by just 0.3 per cent in 2025.
2 Months Ago
William Stopford
The cars Australians should buy in 2026
Before you buy that top-seller that everyone on your block already drives, check out these unfairly overlooked vehicles.
3 Months Ago
James Wong
2026 Cupra Leon Ve: PHEV hatch marching in with more range, less grunt
Spanish brand Cupra is plugging in with a second Leon PHEV hatch, confirming the 150kW Ve with over 120km of EV driving range for March 2026.
5 Months Ago
James Wong
Cupra Australia confirms most powerful Leon for mid-2026
Wagon lovers rejoice! Cupra will bring a high-performance Leon Sportstourer to Australia next year, boasting 245kW and all-wheel drive.
5 Months Ago
James Wong
2026 Cupra Formentor: New engines detailed for Australia
The facelifted Cupra Formentor will offer updated petrol, mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains when it arrives early in 2026.
5 Months Ago
James Wong
2026 Cupra Formentor VZ5: Five-cylinder performance hero confirmed for Australia
Cupra's RSQ3-powered Formentor is headed Down Under late in 2026, boasting a thumping 287kW/480Nm 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo engine.
5 Months Ago
James Wong
Cupra Leon deal: Run-out warm hatch now cheaper than a base Corolla
MY24 versions of the Cupra Leon V are being run out for $35,990 drive-away, including a normally optional sunroof and leather.
5 Months Ago
James Wong
Cupra Formentor VZx: $10,000 slashed off popular performance hero
The 228kW Cupra Formentor VZx is officially in runout, with the Spanish brand advertising prices as low as $51,990 drive-away.
6 Months Ago
