The Cupra Raval (stylized in all caps as ЯAVAL) is a battery electric supermini car that is produced by the Spanish manufacturer SEAT under the Cupra brand since 2026.
Overview The Cupra Raval was first unveiled as the Cupra UrbanRebel concept car on 1 September 2021 at the International Motor Show Germany. In May 2023, Cupra announced that the production name for the UrbanRebel concept would be the Cupra Raval. Designed and developed in Barcelona, the Cupra Raval was presented on 9 April 2026; production is planned in Martorell, Spain.
The car got 4 Euro NCAP stars on September 2, 2026 in standard version. Packed with the optional safety pack it gets five out of five stars.
Etymology The name of the car comes from the word "rebel" and the El Raval neighbourhood in Barcelona.
Safety
Pre-release car models
UrbanRebel Concept Car The UrbanRebel is based on the MEB Platform, which is designed for electric vehicles of the Volkswagen Group. The concept car has a rear diffuser integrating the shield, and a huge rectangular spoiler which incorporates the light signature in its lower part with an LED strip including the Cupra logo illuminated in the center.
The UrbanRebel is fitted with a continuous 250 kW (340 hp) electric motor, with a boost function to 320 kW (435 hp).
Cupra Raval Concept Car A second concept, close to the production version, was presented as the Cupra UrbanRebel concept car on 1 September 2021 at the International Motor Show Germany. Later, in May 2023, Cupra announced that the production name for the UrbanRebel concept would be the Cupra Raval.
Production model The production version of the Cupra Raval is based on the MEB Entry platform shared with the Škoda Epiq and Volkswagen ID. Polo, with a front-wheel-drive layout. The Raval was revealed in camouflage as a near-production model at the 2025 International Motor Show Germany in Munich, Germany, followed by the launch on 9 April 2026.
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