The boot measures 540 litres, which is only 10 litres down on the Tiguan, but it can grow to up to 630 litres thanks to an adjustable second row. Plug-in hybrid models are significantly smaller due to the batteries, and sit at between 400-490 litres with the rear seats in place.
There are plenty of small cubbies in the cabin, with two big cup holders and somewhere to dump the keys in the centre console.
Ahead of that space is the wireless phone charger, with a couple of supplementary USB-C ports above. The door bins are large and padded, the glovebox big and there’s an additional centre cubby under the front armrest.
The Terramar comes with a full suite of safety kit as standard, but is still to be tested by Euro NCAP
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All Terramars feature a comprehensive list of passive and active safety features, including active cruise control with autonomous emergency braking, in both drive and reverse, travel-assist and blind spot monitoring. This is in addition to the mandated speed sign recognition and alert system, lane-keeping assist system and traction and stability control systems. There’s also front, side and curtain airbags, as well a centrally mounted seventh airbag up front.
Cupra Terramar alternatives
Operating in such a big-selling area of the market means that there are a lot of alternatives which directly rival the Terramar. From within the same Volkwagen Group family, the Volkswagen Tiguan and forthcoming Audi Q3 both occupy similar territory as Cupra’s admittedly dynamic offering, while the Skoda Kodiaq and Karoq sit above and below in terms of pure dimensions.
From the French perspective, Renault has the Austral-e, Citroen its C5 Aircross and there’s Peugeot’s sharp new 3008. Vauxhall’s new Grandland and the Ford Kuga are also either all-new or heavily revised, and there are plenty of contenders from Korea and Japan, including the Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Honda CR-V and Subaru Forester.
Creep up towards the higher end of the market and the BMW X1 could be considered along with the Mercedes GLB, and if you’re thinking of taking the plunge with one of the high-priced VZ models, midsize premium options like the BMW X3, Mercedes GLC and Audi Q5 all come into play.
Frequently Asked Questions
We averaged around 88mpg on a 50-mile route with around 75 per cent of battery charge. We could have easily driven on pure EV for the entire route, but switched between driver modes and even conducted a few full-throttle runs for some performance testing. The petrol engine’s relative efficiency seems to be key.
