Cupra Formentor Review 2025
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Cupra Formentor At A Glance
High quality SUV that feels special. Great performance and sound from top models. Stand out styling and offers something different.
People will keep asking you what it is...
The Cupra badge was a signifier of fast SEATs in the past, but these days, Cupra is a brand in its own right that has gone on to eclipse that brand that started it. And it's easy to see why when the Cupra Formentor is such an appealing SUV. It has a distinctly sporting flavour to it looks, and to its driving experience, but it also remains sensible. So what's a Cupra Formentor like to own? Read our full review to find out.
We love the coupe-esque SUV styling of the Cupra Formentor. Okay, so it's not that practical (if you want that there's the Cupra Ateca) but there's enough room for everyday family use. Cupra has also worked to give the interior a special feel, and it's paid off. This feels like much more than merely a posh SEAT, with a genuinely premium edge inside: although to be fair, this is dependant on spec.
Top-of-the-range models have leather-clad seats with a quilted design, a 12.0-inch floating navigation system (this was later upgraded to 12.9 inches across the range) and plenty of nice-to-touch metal and leather stitched elements inside. Stick an Audi badge on that steering wheel and you wouldn't know the difference.
Of course being a Cupra, the Formentor is mostly about performance, but Cupra has expanded the range to appeal to those that want the looks without all the pace. So yes, there's the top-of-the-range 2.0 TSI 4Drive with 310PS (later upgraded to 333PS) if you want to embarrass the boy racers. But smaller engines are available.
These include a much more sensible 1.5 TSI with 150PS and the Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid, a plug-in hybrid offered with a variety of different outputs.
Despite its SUV design, the Cupra Formentor feels more like a hot hatch from behind the wheel, with excellent body control and responsive steering. Yet it's also surprisingly comfortable with a forgiving ride, making it an excellent all rounder.
The Cupra isn't especially affordable though. List prices start at around £35,000 and that's for the entry level 1.5 TSI 150 model. If you want an e-Hybrid you're looking at around £42k as a minimum, while the all singing and dancing 333PS version starts at an eyebrow raising £49k.
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Cupra Formentor handling and engines
- Engines range from eTSI 204 to TSI 310 DSG 4Drive
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 27–109 mpg
Cupra Formentor 2025: Handling and ride quality
Despite its SUV raised ride height, the Formentor handles far more like a hot hatch. In fact we can't think of an SUV this side of a Porsche Macan that's as well set up. The steering is nicely weighted and has just the right level of responsiveness, while there's very little body roll, even if you really throw it into a corner.
It means the Cupra Formentor is far more enjoyable to drive than you may think. Of course, it does help if you have one of the most powerful versions, but even the modest 1.5 TSI is still good fun on a twisty road. All versions are impressively agile, and feel reassuringly stable when changing direction quickly.
Yet for all its hot-hatch-ness, the Cupra Formentor is also comfortable. Sit on the motorway at 70mph, and it's smooth and quiet, while the forgiving ride means you can use this as a family car without making the kids feel sick every time you approach a speed bump or pothole. This is especially true in VZ models, which have Dynamic Chassis Control adjustable suspension as standard.
Cupra Formentor 2025: Engines
The Cupra Formentor's engine range has seen quite a bit of change over the time its been on sale.
When it was first released, the car was available with a variety of turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engines: a 150PS 1.5-litre, 2.0-litre units with either 190PS or 245PS, two plug-in hybrids that combine a 1.4-litre petrol engine and an electric motor to give overall outputs of either 204PS or 245PS, and a range-topping 2.0-litre model producing 310PS.
The least powerful engine got a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, although the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic was optional. The auto was standard-fit on the rest of the petrol range, and it serves up slick and smooth changes whether you're cruising along or driving more energetically.
Whether you choose the optional automatic or not, the 150PS model is a really good entry-level car. Its engine is smooth and quiet and serves up decent performance: 0-62mph in 8.9 seconds regardless of the transmission you choose. A top speed of up to 127mph means cruising is relaxed: in fact, you'll struggle to pin-point engine noise at the legal limit.
Predictably, the 190 4Drive and 245PS models serve up a bit more performance, getting from 0-62mph in 7.1 and 6.8 seconds, respectively. The 190PS model has four-wheel drive, which gives you plenty of traction in slippery conditions, but both versions have useful overtaking power.
The 310PS model feels pretty ballistic by comparison, going from 0-62mph in 4.9 seconds: that's less than a second off a Porsche 911's figure, and quicker than the Cupra Leon hot hatch (5.7 seconds). That said, some of down is down to the four-wheel system that launches it off the line more quickly. Even so, the high-performance Formentor still lacks the Cupra Leon's explosive mid-range punch, which could be because the Formentor tips the scales at 1644kg compared to the Leon's 1490kg.
Excess weight's is something that afflicts the PHEV models due to their heavy batteries, with figures of 1681kg (204PS model) and 1704kg (245PS). However, they still post decent 0-62mph figures of 0-62mph in 7.8 seconds, and 7.0 seconds, respectively. In practice, the rate of acceleration feels much more leisurely than these figures suggest, but that's because there's such a vast pause between you burying the accelerator and anything actually happening, such is the slow response of the powertrain.
If you can live with this, there's not a lot else to complain about. Unlike some other PHEVs, it's easy to chunter about on electricity without ever engaging the engine: even accelerating from a standstill to 60mph won't produce the slightest whiff of an exhaust fume, making it a relaxing car to travel in.
In 2024, a facelift to the Formentor saw the introduction of some new powertrain options: a new version of the 1.5 TSI petrol engine with a six-speed manual gearbox, and a mild-hybrid version called the eTSI, which comes with a DSG automatic transmission. Both have 150PS.
There was also a new version of the e-Hybrid powertrain that swapped the old 1.4-litre petrol engine for a 1.5, and got a bigger battery for an improved electric-only range of more than 70 miles. In V1, V2 and V3 trims it has 204PS, while in the more performance-focused VZ trims, it delivers 272PS.
The VZ range also got a new, more powerful range-topping 2.0-litre turbo petrol petrol engine, with 333PS powering all four wheels. Predictably, it feels exceptionally quick and makes a great noise, although to be fair, you'll probably struggle to detect the difference in either area compared with the older engine. Another 2.0-litre petrol-powered option, this time with 265PS, arrived later in 2024, but we haven't had the chance to try it yet.
Cupra Formentor 2025: Safety
The Cupra Formentor was awarded the maximum five star rating by Euro NCAP for crash safety when it was tested in 2021. Adult occupant safety was rated 93% and child occupant safety at 88%. Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injury in the event of a rear-end collision.
The Formentor is available with predictive and adaptive cruise control (ACC) which uses information from the navigation along with the front-mounted camera and Traffic Sign Recognition, allowing it to proactively adjust the cruise speed depending on the road layout ahead: bends, roundabouts, junctions, changes in speed limits and built-up areas.
Cupra Formentor 2025: Towing
If you're towing, chances are a Cupra Formentor ain't going to be too high on your list of possible purchases. However, it can tow up to 750kg unbraked and 1700kg braked if you choose the top 333PS version.
| Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| eTSI 204 | - | 7.8 s | 27–29 g/km |
| eTSI 245 | - | 7.0 s | 33 g/km |
| TSI 150 | - | 8.9 s | 143–148 g/km |
| TSI 150 DSG | - | 8.9 s | 151–155 g/km |
| TSI 190 DSG | - | 7.1 s | 171–176 g/km |
| TSI 245 DSG | - | 6.8 s | 174–194 g/km |
| TSI 310 DSG 4Drive | - | 4.9 s | 193–194 g/km |
Cupra Formentor interior
- Boot space is 345–450 litres
- Euro NCAP rating of five stars
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4450 mm |
| Width | 1992 mm |
| Height | 1511–1528 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm |
Cupra Formentor 2025: Practicality
Designed as a 'coupe SUV', if such a thing exists, you may think practicality wouldn't be the Cupra Formentor's strong point. But it's actually pretty good when it comes to boot space.
True that coupe-esque profile means there's not as much cargo space as in a Cupra Ateca, but the Formentor still has 450 litres of carrying space (420 litres for 4Drive models and only 345 litres for the e-Hybrids) with 1475 litres when the rear seats are folded down. A Cupra Ateca has 485 litres.
The deep boot and wide opening mean you can easily fit a pushchair in there and there's more than enough room for a big shop. Even a Christmas one. Ideal for when you've booked your click and collect slot.
The trade off here is that rear legroom isn't great, so it's not the perfect family SUV. With a full size grown up driving and having their seat all the way back, anyone sat behind will find minimal room for knees. It's also a real squeeze for child car seats. But again, if space is your priority, you'll probably be better off with a Cupra Ateca.
Cupra Formentor 2025: Quality and finish
Drive a top-of-the-range Cupra in VZ3 trim, and you'll find an interior that can genuinely rival the likes of Audi for quality and finish. There's lots of upmarket metal trim and leather stitched trim on most of the bits you'll be touching. The quilted leather seats are a real highlight. The design is minimal rather than daring, but it feels special nonetheless.
Move down the trim levels and it's not quite as plush though. The entry VZ1 models feel a bit less Audi and a bit more SEAT. That's no bad thing, but there's a significant difference the more you pay. This was especially the case in pre-facelift models, but the standard of the materials has become a little more uniform on more recent Formentors.
However, there are no complaints about the fit and finish. Everything works with precision, and the switches have the usual Volkswagen Group quality feel. It's a very well made interior.
Cupra Formentor 2025: Infotainment
The Cupra Formentor's interior is dominated by a whopping big screen that sits in the middle of the dashboard (12.0 inches before the 2024 facelift, 12.9 inches thereafter) and controls pretty much everything. It looks good with bright, high resolution graphics, and there are endless menus and settings you can play with.
While it looks great, the system's ease-of-use isn't what it could - or probably should - be. This is the same infotainment you'll find on most latest-generation Volkswagen Group products but despite spending countless hours with it in various different cars, we still haven't got to grips with it properly, because it's just not very well designed. Even the most simple tasks seem overly fiddly, it's all just too distracting when you're driving.
We're not fans of the touch-sensitive slider control below the screen for adjusting the cabin temperature and stereo volume. These are way more fiddly and inaccurate that traditional knobs. In older cars, they weren't backlit, either, and so were impossible to see and use at night. At least the latter issue was fixed during the 2024 facelift.
Cupra Formentor value for money
Cupra Formentor 2025: Prices
Cupra wants to be seen as an upmarket and 'exclusive' brand in its own right, which we suppose explains the high prices. The entry level Cupra Formentor with the 1.5 TSI engine is around £35k.
The Cupra does have value on its side, though, with a very extensive list of standard equipment for the money. Even V1 models come with pretty much everything you need: even a heated steering wheel on DSG models. You won't be seeing that on your entry-level BMW X1...
There's a big jump if you want one of the e-Hybrids, though, with the cheapest of those costing around £42,000. And if you want the all singing and dancing 333PS model, you'll be looking at a minimum of £45,000.
Cupra Formentor 2025: Running Costs
The most affordable Cupra Formentor to run is, unsurprisingly, the e-Hybrid version. The early versions had an all-electric range of about 30 miles, but the PHEV versions from after the 2024 facelift improved this to more than 70 miles. This explains its official WLTP economy figure of more than 200mpg for all of them. Of course, that'll be virtually impossible to replicate in the real world, as with any PHEV.
The petrols aren't any great shakes when it comes to economy, the best being the 1.5 TSI 150 which should see about 40mpg (or 45mpg at a push) but go for one of the fastest 310PS or 333PS models, and you'll be fortunate to see 30mpg.
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The Cupra Formentor has a kind of two-tier trim structure. There are the V models - V1, V2 and V3 - that are a little less racy and a little more affordable, followed by the VZ models - VZ1, VZ2 and VZ3 - that are pricer, more powerful, and come with more performance-enhancing kit.
Even the entry-level Cupra Formentor V1 is well equipped, though, with standard kit including:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Tinted rear windows
- LED headlights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Interior ambient lighting
- Sports seats
- Leather multi-function steering wheel
- Front- and rear parking sensors
- Adaptive cruise control
- Full infotainment with navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Then comes the Cupra Formentor V2, which adds:
- 19-inch alloys
- Heated front seats upholstered in synthetic leather
- Keyless entry and start
- Reversing camera
- Handsfree powered tailgate
- Power folding door mirrors
- Power seat adjustment
On top of that, the Cupra Formentor V3 gives you:
- Upgraded leather upholstery
- Top-view 360-degree camera
- Intelligent park assist
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Side Assist
The Cupra Formentor VZ1 uses the V1 trim as its basis, but adds:
- 19-inch alloys
- Upgraded LED headlights
- Synthetic leather upholstery
- Powered and heated front seats
- Dynamic Chassis Control adjustable suspension
- Reversing camera
- Keyless entry and start
The Cupra Formentor VZ2 adds to that:
- Upgraded leather upholstery
- Top-view 360-degree camera
- Intelligent park assist
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Side Assist
Sitting at the top of the range, the Cupra Formentor VZ3 provides:
- Carbon fibre bucket seats
- Upgraded Sennheiser sound system
- Performance brakes and calipers (Brembo for e-Hybrid and TSI 265, Akebono for TSI 333)
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4450 mm |
| Width | 1992 mm |
| Height | 1511–1528 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1437–1704 kg |
| Boot Space | 345–450 L |
| Warranty | 3 years / 60000 miles |
| Servicing | 10000–20000 miles |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £27,125–£46,650 |
| Insurance Groups | - |
| Road Tax Bands | A–J |
| Official MPG | - |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | 5 |
On sale until November 2024
| SUV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| V1 EcoTSi 190 DSG 4Drive Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £35,015 | - | 7.1 s |
| V1 eTSi Hybrid 204 12.8kWh DSG Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £36,795 | - | 7.8 s |
| V1 TSi 150 EVO DSG Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £28,230 | - | 8.9 s |
| V1 TSi 150 EVO Start/Stop 5dr | £27,125 | - | 8.9 s |
| V2 EcoTSi 190 DSG 4Drive Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £36,010 | - | 7.1 s |
| V2 eTSi Hybrid 204 12.8kWh DSG Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £38,775 | - | 7.8 s |
| V2 TSi 150 EVO DSG Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £33,185 | - | 8.9 s |
| V2 TSi 150 EVO Start/Stop 5dr | £29,420 | - | 8.9 s |
| VZ1 eTSi Hybrid 245 12.8kWh DSG Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £39,475 | - | 7.0 s |
| VZ1 TSi 245 DSG Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £35,630 | - | 6.8 s |
| VZ2 eTSi Hybrid 245 12.8kWh DSG Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £41,185 | - | 7.0 s |
| VZ2 TSi 245 DSG Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £37,390 | - | 6.8 s |
| VZ2 TSi 310 DSG 4Drive Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £40,370 | - | 4.9 s |
| VZ3 TSi 310 DSG 4Drive Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £44,380 | - | 4.9 s |
| VZN TSi 310 DSG 4Drive Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £46,650 | - | 4.9 s |
On sale until June 2022
| SUV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| VZ Edition TSi 310 DSG 4Drive Auto Start/Stop 5dr | - | - | 4.9 s |
Model History
- March 2019: Cupra Formentor concept revealed at Geneva Motor Show
- July 2020: Cupra Formentor available to order
- October 2020: Cupra Formentor priced from £27,300
- December 2020: Orders open for new entry-level Cupra Formentor
- February 2021: Orders open for Cupra Formentor plug-in hybrid
- May 2021: Updated engine line-up for Cupra Formentor
- July 2021: Cupra Formentor updated for 2021 model year
- July 2024: Revised Cupra Formentor available to order priced from £33,450
- October 2025: Five-cylinder Cupra Formentor VZ5 returns to line-up
March 2019
Cupra Formentor concept revealed at Geneva Motor Show
Cupra has revealed a close-to-production plug-in hybrid concept SUV at the Geneva Motor Show.
Named after a Spanish peninsula, Cupra insists its Formentor is definitely just a concept car. It looks to be pretty much production-ready though, and we reckon it will go on sale as the firm's halo model as soon as 2020.
SEAT's offshoot, Cupra, went standalone with the recent Cupra Ateca - a sporty version of the popular Ateca crossover.
In terms of design, the Formentor very much looks like a mixture of the Ateca and the new SEAT Tarraco SUV. It's a coupe-crossover, in the same ilk as the BMW X4 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.
The interior is typical Volkswagen Group, aside from the leather-clad bucket seats and new 10-inch floating navigation system, the cabin is filled with dark plastics. Cupra is intended to provide a mix of premium and sportiness, and the Formentor's cabin reflects this.
It'll be powered by a plug-in petrol hybrid engine which produces a combined 245PS. That's less than the Cupra Ateca, but the firm says the Formentor will "surpass the performance expectations of the driver". In typical Volkswagen Group fashion, it gets a DSG automatic gearbox, while an intelligent Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) and differential lock will aid handling.
While performance and fuel economy figures are yet to be confirmed (this is just a concept, remember), Cupra says the Formentor will be able to drive in pure electric mode for up to 31 miles.
July 2020
Cupra Formentor available to order
Cupra UK has opened pre-orders for the new Cupra Formentor coupé crossover SUV.
Customers that wish to be one of the first to receive a Formentor in the UK can register for an early production slot at preorder.cupraofficial.co.uk by paying a £500 deposit.
Customers that pre-order the Cupra Formentor will receive a limited-edition VZ model, packed full of the latest performance and connectivity technology. This will be available exclusivly with the 2.0-litre 310PS four-wheel drive engine.
Only 100 VZ Edition models will be delivered to the UK with exclusive upgrades for pre-bookers. The name VZ comes from the word ‘Veloz’ in Spanish, translating as ‘Speed’ or ‘Fast’.
Production of the CUPRA Formentor, the first model developed exclusively for the brand, will commence shortly with the first vehicles arriving in the UK in quarter four 2020.
October 2020
Cupra Formentor priced from £27,300
The Formentor is offered in six trim levels, named V1, V2, VZ1, VZ2, VZ3 and VZ Edition. As standard on V1 trim, customers get 18-inch alloy wheels, 12-inch infotainment touchscreen with connected navigation, 10-inch digital driver binnacle, LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, Adaptive Cruise Control, wireless smartphone charger, a leather steering wheel and rear parking sensors, all as standard. The name VZ comes from the word ‘Veloz’ in Spanish, translating as ‘Speed’ or ‘Fast’.
To ensure Cupra remains accessible to all, Formentor is available with a 150PS TSI engine, either with a six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG automatic transmission. Prices will start from £27,300 for the 150PS TSI manual V1 model.
The Cupra Formentor engine line-up is comprised of five outputs, all of which are RDE2 certified. The 1.5-litre TSI engine is available as a 150PS while the 2.0-litre TSI will be offered as a 190PS.
For drivers that want the dramatic design of a CUPRA with eco-conscious performance, the Plug-in Hybrid Variant will be available. A 1.4-litre TSI 150PS petrol engine is paired to a 115PS electric motor, powered by a 13kWh lithium-ion battery pack, can be tuned to either 204PS or 245PS. The eHybrid has a predicted electric-only range of 31miles.
Both the 1.5-litre and 1.4-litre plug-in variants will be available to order in the UK from quarter one 2021.
At the top of the range is the 2.0-litre TSI DSG-auto 4Drive model, generating 310PS of peak power and 400Nm of torque.
|
Model |
CO2 (g/km, WLTP) |
Fuel econ. (mpg, WLTP) |
On-the-road price |
|
Formentor VZ2 TSI DSG-auto 4Drive 310PS |
193 |
31.4-33.2 |
£39,830 |
|
Formentor VZ3 TSI DSG-auto 4Drive 310PS |
194 |
31.4-32.8 |
£42,200 |
|
Formentor VZ Edition TSI DSG-auto 4Drive 310PS |
193 |
31.4-33.2 |
£43,840 |
Deliveries to the first UK customers will commence before the end of 2020.
All CUPRA Formentor V1 models across the range include as standard:
- 18" 'Performance' machined sport black / silver alloy wheels
- Interior ambient lighting
- Auto-dimming rear view mirror
- Tinted rear windows
- LED Headlights and taillights, with dynamic indicator and Dynamic Range Control
- Electrically adjustable, folding and heated door mirrors with welcome light
- Rain sensing wipers
- Front fog lamps with cornering function
- Rear diffuser with black simulated exhaust pipes
- Digital Cockpit (10.25-inch (1280x480 pixel) digital driver binnacle, fully customisable with additional ‘Sport View’)
- 12-inch Navigation System with voice control, Full Link integration (wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto) and DAB radio
- Two front and two rear USB type C sockets
- Wireless phone charger
- CUPRA Connect: Safety, Service, Remote & Online, comprising 10-year Safety and Service subscription including Private emergency call, Breakdown call, Service scheduling; 12-month Remote Access subscription including Driving data, Parking position, Remote lock and unlock, Anti-theft/area/speed alert; and 12-month Online infotainment subscription included: Online map update, Online traffic information, Online route calculation, Parking and petrol stations
- Copper and aluminium interior detailing
- Black adjustable sports seats, part PVC part cloth with copper stitching
- Leather multi-function steering wheel (with gear shift paddles on DSG)
- Rear parking sensors
- 3-Zone climate control with rear control panel
- Electronic locking differential with dynamic traction support
- Predictive Adaptive Cruise control with speed limiter
- Keyless entry and start (KESSY)
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Lane Assist
- Forward collision warning with automatic braking
- Safety and Driving Pack, comprising Dynamic road sign display and High Beam Assist
On top of or in place of, the CUPRA Formentor V2 includes:
- 19" 'Exclusive' machined sport matte black / silver alloy wheels
- Virtual pedal and electric tailgate
- Electrically-adjustable with memory function Black Nappa leather heated bucket seats with copper stitching and embroidered CUPRA logo in headrest
- Leather dashboard, door insert and side trim panel
- Heated steering wheel
- Park assist (includes front and rear sensors)
- Rear view camera
On top of or in place of, the CUPRA Formentor VZ1 includes:
- 19" 'Exclusive' machined sport matte black / silver alloy wheels
- Black bucket seats part PVC part cloth with copper stitching
- Manually adjustable height and lumbar support for front seats
- Rear diffuser with single exhaust pipe on each side
- Dynamic chassis control
- Sports suspension
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Rear view camera
- Safety and Driving Pack comprising Dynamic road sign display, High Beam Assist, Side Assist (blind spot monitor) and Exit Assist (audible and visual warnings of approaching traffic when opening doors)
On top of or in place of, the CUPRA Formentor VZ2 includes:
- Electrically-adjustable with memory function Black Nappa leather heated bucket seats with copper stitching and embroidered CUPRA logo in headrest
- Leather dashboard, door insert and side trim panel
- Heated, leather multi-function sports steering wheel with start stop, CUPRA mode button and gear shift paddles
- Safety and Driving Pack, comprising Dynamic road sign display, High Beam Assist, Side Assist (blind spot monitor), Exit Assist (audible and visual warnings of approaching traffic when opening doors), Lane Change Assist and Emergency Assist
On top of or in place of, the CUPRA Formentor VZ3 includes:
- 19" 'Exclusive' copper / black alloy wheels
- Brembo brakes
On top of or in place of, the CUPRA Formentor VZ Edition includes:
- 19" 'Sport' copper / black alloy wheels
- Panoramic sunroof
December 2020
Orders open for new entry-level Cupra Formentor
Cupra has opened the order books to further engines and trims for the Cupra Formentor coupé SUV. The most competitively-priced version, the V1 150PS TSI manual, costs from £27,395.
The first customer deliveries of the Cupra Formentor VZ Edition 310PS DSG 4Drive begin in December. The entry point into the Cupra brand (Formentor V1 150PS TSI) is now available to order, with deliveries for this vehicle due in early 2021. The order books for the plug-in hybrid model will open in quarter one 2021.
|
Model |
CO 2 (g/km, WLTP) |
Fuel econ. (mpg, WLTP) |
On-the-road price |
|
Formentor V1 TSI 150 |
143 |
41.5-44.8 |
£27,395 |
|
Formentor V1 TSI DSG-auto 150 |
151 |
39.2-42.2 |
£28,825 |
|
Formentor V2 TSI 150 |
148 |
41.5-43.5 |
£29,690 |
|
Formentor V2 TSI DSG-auto 150 |
155 |
39.2-40.9 |
£31,120 |
|
Formentor VZ2 TSI DSG-auto 4Drive 310PS |
193 |
31.4-33.2 |
£39,830 |
|
Formentor VZ3 TSI DSG-auto 4Drive 310PS |
194 |
31.4-32.8 |
£42,200 |
|
Formentor VZ Edition TSI DSG-auto 4Drive 310PS |
193 |
31.4-33.2 |
£43,840 |
February 2021
Orders open for Cupra Formentor plug-in hybrid
Customers can now purchase the Cupra Formentor e-HYBRID DSG-auto 245PS from £38,625.
That's for the VZ1 trim while the VZ2 model starts from £40,260 with order books opening on 16 February 2021.
The Cupra Formentor can accelerate from 0-62mph in 7.0 seconds, charging on to a top speed of 130mph. The new powertrain delivers a combined fuel consumption of up to 188.3mpg and produces CO 2 emissions as low as 33g/km (WLTP).
Powering the high-performance plug-in hybrid is a 150PS, 250Nm 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine and a 116PS (85kW) electric motor with a 13kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Combined, these deliver an impressive 245PS (180kW) of power and peak torque of 400Nm.
The Cupra Formentor has an electric-only range of 32 (VZ2) and 34 (VZ1) miles and the battery can be charged from 0-100% in just 3 hours 33 minutes, using a 3.6kW AC charger.
Both e-HYBRID models feature a number of contemporary design features as standard. The exterior boasts ‘Exclusive’ 19-inch matte black or silver alloy wheels, stylish sports bumpers, electrically adjustable, folding and heated door mirrors, welcome lights and LED headlights and tail lamps with dynamic indicators.
On the interior, the sophisticated theme continues, with drivers lavished with CUPRA sport pedals, ambient lighting, a 12” Navigation system with Full Link phone integration and wireless phone charging, a configurable digital cockpit, four USB-C sockets and three-zone climate control. A black headlining is complemented by CUPRA’s trademark copper detailing, with the VZ1 model featuring black bucket seats paired with copper stitching.
The VZ2 adds electrically adjustable and heated black Nappa leather bucket seats also featuring copper stitching, an embroidered CUPRA logo in the headrest and leather dashboard, door inserts and side trim panels. A heated sports steering wheel with start/stop and CUPRA driving mode button completes the interior upgrades.
There are also a range of advanced technologies to optimise the comfort and driving experience of the CUPRA Formentor e-HYBRID. These include keyless entry and start (KESSY), Predictive Adaptive Cruise Control with speed limiter, park assist sensors and rear view camera, Dynamic Chassis Control with driving profile selection, sports suspension and an electronic locking differential.
The Safety and Driving Pack for the VZ1 includes dynamic road sign display, high beam assist, blind spot monitor and exist assist, while the upgraded VZ2 package adds Lane Change Assist and Emergency Assist (semi-autonomous control in an emergency).
Additional options customers can specify on Formentor e-HYBRID include a towbar, panoramic sunroof, petrol blue Nappa leather (VZ2 only) and a range of metallic, premium metallic and matte paint colour options.
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Model |
CO 2 (g/km, WLTP) |
Combined fuel consumption (mpg, WLTP) |
BiK (2020/21) |
Price (OTR RRP) |
|
VZ1 |
33-35 |
176.6-188.3 |
10% |
£38,625 |
|
VZ2 |
33-35 |
176.6-188.3 |
10% |
£40,260
|
May 2021
Updated engine line-up for Cupra Formentor
Formentor e-HYBRID DSG-auto 204PS introduces a lower starting price for the plug-in hybrid variant, with prices starting from £35,770 RRP for V1 trim and rising to £37,600 RRP for V2 trim.
This new variant of Formentor is the most efficient in the range, delivering up to 235.4mpg on the combined WLTP cycle and CO 2 emissions from 27g/km. The e-HYBRID 204PS qualifies for a low BiK rating of 11% for 2021/22, making it an attractive proposition for fleet and company car drivers.
The plug-in hybrid powertrain couples a 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine with a 116PS electric motor and 12.8kWh battery pack. This produces a combined 204PS of power and 330Nm of torque - enough to propel Formentor from 0-62mph in 7.8 seconds and on to a top speed of 127mph.
Formentor e-HYBRID 204PS can be driven up to 37 miles (WLTP) on electric power alone and recharged from 0-100% in 3.5 hours using a 3.6kW AC charger.
Meanwhile, Formentor TSI DSG-auto 4Drive 190 presents customers with an additional powertrain option which incorporates both CUPRA’s 4Drive four-wheel drive system and its renowned 2.0-litre TSI petrol engine. It is available to order in V1 and V2 trims, with prices starting from £32,000 and £33,830 RRP respectively.
The final new addition to the Formentor line-up arrives in the shape of the Formentor TSI DSG-auto 245PS, also utilising the 2.0-litre TSI petrol engine, and available exclusively in VZ1 trim priced from £34,155 RRP.
As standard, V1 trim equips Formentor with 18” Performance machined sport black and silver alloy wheels, tinted rear windows, LED headlights, taillights and dynamic indicators, a digital cockpit and 12” Navigation system with Full Link phone integration, four USB-C sockets, wireless phone charging, interior ambient lighting, three-zone climate control, sports seats with copper stitching, copper and aluminium interior detailing, rear parking sensors, driving profile selection, Predictive Adaptive Cruise Control, keyless entry and start, dynamic road sign display and high beam assist.
V2 adds 19” Exclusive machined sport matte black and silver alloy wheels, nappa leather, heated front seats, power driver seat with memory function, leather dashboard, door inserts and side trim panels, heated steering wheel, front parking sensors and a reversing camera.
VZ1 trim features a series of sporting upgrades, including a rear diffuser, bucket seats, dynamic chassis control, sports suspension and speed sensitive power steering. Customers will also benefit from an electric tailgate and the Safety and Driving Pack L, which comprises of dynamic road sign display, high beam assist, blind spot monitoring and exit warning.
Customers can additionally specify a panoramic sunroof, towbar pre-installation, Safety and Driving Pack XL, petrol blue nappa leather (V2 only) and choose from nine paint colours including two matte paint options.
New CUPRA Formentor 1.4 TSI e-HYBRID DSG-auto 204PS
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Model |
CO 2 (g/km, WLTP) |
Combined fuel consumption (mpg, WLTP) |
BiK (2021/22) |
Price (OTR RRP) |
|
V1 |
27-32 |
201.8-235.4 |
11% |
£35,770 |
|
V2 |
29-32 |
201.8-217.3 |
11% |
£37,600 |
New CUPRA Formentor 2.0 TSI DSG-auto 4Drive 190PS
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Model |
CO 2 (g/km, WLTP) |
Combined fuel consumption (mpg, WLTP) |
BiK (2021/22) |
Price (OTR RRP) |
|
V1 |
171-182 |
35.3-37.7 |
37% |
£32,000 |
|
V2 |
176-182 |
35.3-36.2 |
37% |
£33,830 |
New CUPRA Formentor 2.0 TSI DSG-auto 245PS
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Model |
CO 2 (g/km, WLTP) |
Combined fuel consumption (mpg, WLTP) |
BiK (2021/22) |
Price (OTR RRP) |
|
VZ1 |
174-179 |
35.8-36.7 |
37% |
£34,155 |
July 2021
Cupra Formentor updated for 2021 model year
The Formentor can now be specified in metallic Nevada White and Asphalt Blue, and fitted with a high-performance, high-fidelity Beats audio system on all trim levels.
All variants of the Formentor equipped with a DSG-auto gearbox will also benefit from a heated steering wheel as standard, while on Formentor, an electric tailgate is now an available option on V1 and V2 trims, and a top view camera can be added to the VZ2 and VZ3 trims.
Formentor prices start at £27,745 OTR for V1 1.5-litre TSI 150PS, rising to £42,990 OTR for VZ3 2.0-litre TSI 310PS DSG-auto 4Drive.
July 2024
Revised Cupra Formentor available to order priced from £33,450
The newly redesigned Cupra Formentor is now available to order in the UK with prices starting at £33,450.
The refreshed Formentor features revisions to the front end, LED headlights and an illuminated logo positioned in the centre of the rear light. New 18 and 19-inch wheel designs and new paint colours are also offered.
The interior benefits from redesigned centre console, door panels and dashboard and new upholstery choices. An all-new 12-speaker audio sound system from Sennheiser is on the options list.
The Cupra Formentor engine line-up has also been revised. Entry level models are powered by a 150PS 1.5 petrol, with either a six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG gearbox.
The biggest change is the addition of two plug-in hybrid options, developing 204PS or 272PS. Both come with the new 1.5-litre TSI engine, an electric motor, and a larger battery pack offering 19.7kWh (net). This gives an electric only range of more than 70 miles.
The top of the range Formentor VZ now features a 333PS 2.0 engine.
Cupra Formentor prices
Formentor V1 TSI 150 £33,450
Formentor V1 eTSI DSG-auto 150 £35,475
Formentor V1 e-HYBRID DSG-auto 204 £41,510
Formentor V2 TSI 150 £35,840
Formentor V2 eTSI DSG-auto 150 £37,750
Formentor V2 e-HYBRID DSG-auto 204 £43,785
Formentor V3 TSI 150 £37,835
Formentor V3 eTSI DSG-auto 150 £40,040
Formentor V3 e-HYBRID DSG-auto 204 £46,075
Formentor VZ1 e-HYBRID DSG-auto 272 £44,845
Formentor VZ1 TSI DSG-auto 4Drive 333 £45,685
Formentor VZ2 e-HYBRID DSG-auto 272 £47,605
Formentor VZ2 TSI DSG-auto 4Drive 333 £48,445
Formentor VZ3 e-HYBRID DSG-auto 272 £50,765
Formentor VZ3 TSI DSG-auto 4Drive 333 £51,605
Formentor VZ First Edition e-HYBRID DSG-auto 272 £51,790
October 2025
Five-cylinder Cupra Formentor VZ5 returns to line-up
Cupra has announced the return of the Formentor VZ5. This time, the range-topping VZ5 is limited to 4000 units worldwide, and production, including right-hand drive cars allocated to the UK, will begin in early 2026.
The VZ5 is powered by a 390PS five-cylinder petrol engine, and all models feature a seven-speed DSG gearbox and all-wheel drive.
Unique to the VZ5 are new front and rear bumpers, VZ5 logos, copper-tips on the exhaust and 20-inch alloys. Buyers have the choice of Midnight Black, Dark Void, Magnetic Tech Matt, Century Bronze Matt and Enceladus Grey Matt paint finishes.
