Cupra started life as the performance badge for SEAT, but it’s now a separate brand in its own right. That still explains a lot about where it sits. Cupra has kept the sporty image, but it now has its own look, its own model names and a broader role than simply making faster versions of SEAT cars.

In the UK, Cupra sits in a slightly unusual place. It’s not quite a conventional mainstream brand, but it’s not a full premium brand either. It tends to appeal to buyers who want something with a bit more attitude than a regular family hatchback or SUV, without moving all the way into Audi, BMW or Mercedes-Benz territory.

The range has grown quickly. The Formentor has been the brand’s most recognisable model, while the Born gave Cupra a fully electric hatchback and the Tavascan moved it into electric SUV territory. The Leon and Leon Estate still connect the brand to more familiar hatchback and estate-car territory, while the Terramar and Ateca cover different parts of the SUV market. Cupra’s own UK range also points to the smaller electric Raval joining the line-up.

For buyers, Cupra is probably best understood as a more expressive alternative to the usual mainstream choices. The cars often look sharper than the brands they compete with, and many models offer plug-in hybrid or electric options as well as petrol engines. The question is whether the extra style and sporty image are backed up by the things buyers still need every day, such as comfort, practicality, running costs and long-term ownership confidence. This page brings together all of our Cupra coverage in one place, including Expert Ratings, reviews, news and feature articles, so you can compare the range and see where each model fits.