While we may
not know what the future has in store for the Seat’s new SUV, a Cupra version
seems likely – and XTomi has already gone to work and imagined that version –
although we have to point out that he used the Seat instead of the Cupra logo,
as he should, on the grille.
A Curpa-branded
Tarraco makes perfect sense, given that Seat has already bid big money on its
performance sub-brand, which will include other models in the near future,
beyond the Leon, such as the Arona, Ateca and a potential SUV-Coupe. If it gets
the green light for production, then the possible Cupra Tarraco will come with
some obvious updates, both on the exterior and in the cabin, as well as a
sportier chassis.
Finally, it should
be powered by a more powerful engine, perhaps the one found in the upcoming
Skoda Kodiaq RS (vRS in UK), namely a biturbo 2.0-liter diesel making 239 PS. If they decide against the diesel, either due to the current
backlash against oil burners or to differentiate it from the Kodiaq, then the
turbocharged 2.0-liter petrol four that’s found in a number of the VW Group’s
vehicles in different states of tune would be the obvious option.
