A POPULAR family SUV has been discontinued to make way for a hybrid-only model from its sister brand.
The manufacturer announced that it would scrap the car within a few months, despite labeling it “a success”.
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Seat has confirmed that it is the end of the road for the Tarraco, which has been on sale since 2018.
The model, which is a cousin of the Skoda Kodiaq, will not be renewed as it reaches the end of its life cycle.
It was the Spanish brand’s main entry into the competitive family SUV market in the last five years.
Customers could choose between a five- or seven-seat layout with a variety of engine options and plenty of useful storage space.
However, the VW Group, Seat’s parent company, has now taken the decision to phase out the Tarraco in favor of a new offering from sister brand Cupra.
The Cupra Terramar is a plug-in hybrid that offers an all-electric range of 62 miles using a hybrid system based on the same platform as the Audi Q3.
Seat’s future is Cupra
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While its name translates to “earthquake,” it’s not entirely groundbreaking in terms of aesthetics, looking relatively similar to the car it’s replacing.
In fact, it is smaller than the Tarraco, if only by a few centimeters.
However, Cupra promises that the model will “embody pure advancement” and offer “impressive performance”.
A spokesperson said Car: “From mid-2024, we will focus on the new Cupra Terramar in the segment, and it will fill this space very well.
“The Tarraco will then be discontinued; will end production in the second quarter of 2024.”
The move comes amid a rebalancing of focus between Seat and Cupra by VW Group bosses.
Previously, Cupra was just the performance arm of the Seat brand, but it has since morphed into an independent manufacturer and overtaken its sibling.
In fact, there were fears that Seat could disappear completely, with group chairman Thomas Schafer saying last year that “the future of Seat is Cupra”.
However, Seat’s new CEO Wayne Griffiths sought to allay fears in interviews following his appointment, before the company announced its return with a £17,000 EV.
The Terramar will also be the last vehicle produced by Cupra with a gasoline or diesel engine, with the brand set to become EV-only by 2030.
It comes after engineers unveiled the world’s first MRI for cars, as AI quickly takes control of vehicle inspections.
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