The Cupra UrbanRebel is an electric

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produced by the Spanish manufacturer

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. It was officially unveiled on 1 September 2021 at the

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. Designed and developed in Barcelona, the CUPRA UrbanRebel will be launched in 2025; production is planned in Martorell.

Technical characteristics

The UrbanRebel is based on the

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, which is designed for electric vehicles of the

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. 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). File:Cupra UrbanRebel Concept IAA 2021 1X7A0103.jpg, Rear view File:Cupra UrbanRebel Concept IAA 2021 1X7A0101.jpg, Interior

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