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23-03-2021, 01:30 PM
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Peter Car
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VW will be launching the new Cupra brand in australia next year. Originally the Cupra was a performance model within the Seat range, like a Golf R, before it was spun off as it's own brand.
https://www.caradvice.com.au/936202/...in-early-2022/  The Formentor looks pretty cool for an SUV. |
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23-03-2021, 02:57 PM
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Render unto Caesar
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By all reports Seat/Cupra are actually a quality product. Just like Skoda cheaper than the parent but better built.
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24-03-2021, 08:07 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Do we really need another car brand in this country?
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24-03-2021, 08:15 PM
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DIY Tragic
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More competition’s a winning plan, just ask Masters Hardware.
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25-03-2021, 11:39 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Here's a stab at a meaning.
Australia, due to geographical constraints, does not have the infrastructure to quickly support Electric cars (VW recently whinged about this). Perhaps VW want to be able to say something like "VW are all electric" at some point in the future. So they need a brand focused on Internal combustion to keep market share in Australia. Cupra |
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26-03-2021, 12:54 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2005
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I really don't see much point in this. VW already have the R line so what does it actually offer other than another brand with styling differences.
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 Though plenty buying them and I'm starting to notice it around here. |
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VW to launch Cupra brand in oz 2022
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