CUPRA has lifted the covers on its most ambitious project to date — the CUPRA Tindaya Showcar. Unveiled at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, the Tindaya previews where the brand is heading in design, technology, and performance. While still a concept, it’s already making waves across the UK automotive scene.
At National Vehicle Solutions, we’re keeping a close eye on this one. As CUPRA’s leasing specialists, we know many drivers will be keen to see how this radical showcar translates into future CUPRA lease deals in the UK.
What is the CUPRA Tindaya?
The Tindaya is CUPRA’s latest showcar, named after a volcanic mountain on Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands. The name isn’t just poetic — its raw, copper-toned landscape directly inspired the car’s dramatic surfaces and colour palette.
Measuring around 4.72 metres long with a fastback silhouette, the Tindaya blends SUV muscle with coupé elegance. Think raised stance, sculpted sides, and 23-inch wheels that make an instant stat
Exterior Design: Volcanic Energy on Wheels
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Shark-nose front end with sharp triangular headlights.
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A distinctive central spine running over the roof, which doubles as both a design feature and structural element.
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Body paint that shifts between deep metallic grey and warm beige tones, echoing the volcanic rock and Atlantic ocean.
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Wide air scoops and bold surfaces that push CUPRA’s design language further than ever before.
This isn’t your typical premium SUV. It’s CUPRA showing the world it wants to lead, not follow.
Interior: Tech Meets Emotion
Step inside, and the Tindaya feels just as daring.
- A driver-centric cockpit with what CUPRA calls the “Driver Axis” — a layout focused squarely on the person behind the wheel.
- A massive 24-inch curved display that floats across the dash.
- A yoke-style steering wheel with minimal buttons for a futuristic, uncluttered feel.
- 2+2 seating with the latest CUPBucket sports seats, wrapped in sustainable Ultrasuede Nu — a material that’s part plant-based, part waste-derived.
- “The Jewel” — a glass-prism controller in the centre console that brings the car to life, switching driving modes and transforming the cabin’s ambience.
- Premium Sennheiser audio system, designed to immerse the driver in rich sound.
It’s not just digital for digital’s sake. CUPRA calls it phygital — blending the physical with the digital to heighten the emotional connection between driver and car.
UK Market Outlook
- Target rivals: Porsche Macan EV, Lotus Eletre, Polestar 3.
- Likely price point: £65,000–£75,000, undercutting Porsche and Lotus but firmly above today’s CUPRA range.
- Launch window: Not before 2029 — this is still a concept, but the design language and interior tech will filter into upcoming CUPRA models much sooner.
Why It Matters
- Design leadership – proves CUPRA isn’t afraid to break the mould.
- Driver focus – in an era of self-driving talk, CUPRA is still putting the driver at the centre.
- Sustainability – bio-based and recycled materials show CUPRA’s commitment to future-friendly design.
- Brand growth – elevates CUPRA from sporty newcomer to genuine premium contender.
Powertrain: What We Know (and Don’t)
CUPRA has kept performance details under wraps, but industry sources point towards:
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A dual-motor, all-wheel-drive electric setup producing close to 500 bhp.
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Potential use of Volkswagen Group’s next-generation SSP platform, due towards the end of the decade.
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Some speculation about a range-extender hybrid option, though UK regulations may favour a fully electric model.
Either way, the Tindaya is being positioned as a flagship SUV-coupé to rival the Porsche Macan EV, BMW iX3 and Polestar 3.
The CUPRA Tindaya may not be on UK roads just yet, but it’s a bold statement about the brand’s future. If the production version stays true to this concept, expect it to deliver Porsche-like thrills at a more attainable price point.
At National Vehicle Solutions, we’ll be ready to bring you the best CUPRA Tindaya car lease deals in the UK the moment they’re announced. Until then, keep an eye on our CUPRA leasing offers — because the future of driving just got a whole lot more exciting.
