Cupra Formentor (2020): Everything about the first “real” Cupra
Price and launch
Limited VZ5 with five-cylinder
Formentor stays close to the study
The Formentor has a continuous strip of lights and a diffuser at the rear.
The crossover stays low
Although the Formentor is a crossover, the dimensions remain quite sporty. Since the Formentor should be moved in everyday life, the trunk volume also plays a role. Here Cupra specifies a volume of at least 450 liters with the rear seat bench upright. If you fold it down, it will be 1475 liters. The Dimensions at a glance:
● length: 4450 mm
● width: 1839 mm
● height: 1511 mm
● wheelbase: 2679 mm
● Trunk: 450 l / 1475 l
● Trailer load: 1500 kg / 80 kg drawbar load
Interior known from the Leon
12-inch infotainment and accents in copper: the interior of the Formentor is sporty and modern.
Great driving dynamics, but a tendency to understeer
The VZ stands for “veloz” in the Formentor, Spanish for “fast” – that’s the name of all Cupra over 245 hp.
The chairs don’t offer a lot of lateral support, but they are very comfortable. However, the Cupra displeases its sitting position too high. Yes, we know: this is an SUV, that’s how it should be. But we also know that this does not have to be the case with a sports SUV. And the sporty Brembo system (2262 euros surcharge) unfortunately does not attract attention. After three fast laps, the Italian stoppers gave smoke signals despite the cooling lap. The embossed Audi logo on the wheel hub proves that the brake is also part of the corporate shelf. One or two Audi test cars also had their thermal problems when decelerating.
On the fast lap, the Cupra also shows us one unsightly tendency to understeer. This is due to the idea of safety, because it is easier to control, but it is less fun than a rear that is easy to steer. Finally: Of course, such a Formentor VZ will rarely be found on the racetrack. But what applies here also applies on the country road.
Formentor available in nine colors
Even in the base, the Formentor is by no means poorly equipped. For sporty cornering behavior Dampers adjustable via DCC and a Progressive steering to care. In addition to classic navigation, infotainment also offers the option of wirelessly connecting telephones via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. In addition to touch, infotainment can also be controlled using voice and gestures. Buyers have ample freedom of choice when it comes to the color design of the Formentor. Nine paint jobs are available for the crossover, including two matt colors.
Also as a plug-in hybrid
The plug-in hybrid is available with 204 hp or as an e-hybrid VZ with 245 hp.
Technical specifications
Cupra Formentor 1.5 TSI • Engine: four-cylinder gasoline engine • Transmission: six-speed gearshift / seven-speed DSG • Output: 110 kW (150 hp) • Max. Torque: 250 Nm • Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 8.9 s • Top speed: 204 km / h (DSG: 203 km / h) • Consumption (WLTP): 6.4 l / 100 km ( DSG: 6.7 l / 100 km) • CO2 emissions: 144 g / km (DSG: 152 g / km) • Emission class: Euro 6 AP • Price from 31,490 euros.
Cupra Formentor VZ • Engine: four-cylinder gasoline engine • Displacement: 1984 ccm • Transmission: seven-speed DSG • Power: 228 kW (310 hp) • Maximum torque: 400 Nm • Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 4.9 s • Top speed: 250 km / h • Consumption (WLTP): 8.5 l / 100 km • CO2 emissions: 197-191 g / km • Emission class: Euro 6 AP • Price from 45,090 euros.
Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid • Engine: four-cylinder gasoline engine + electric motor • Engine displacement: 1395 ccm • Transmission: six-speed DSG • System output: 150 kW (204 hp) / VZ: 180 kW (245 hp) • Max. Torque: 350 Nm / VZ: 400 Nm • Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 7.8 s / VZ: 7.0 s • Top speed: 205 km / h / VZ: 210 km / h • Battery capacity: 12.8 kW • Electric range (WLTP): 55-59 km / VZ: 53-54 km • Consumption (WLTP): 1.2-1.3 l / 100 km / VZ: 1.5 l / 100 km • CO2 emissions: 27-30 g / km / VZ: 32-34 g / km • Emission class: Euro 6 AP • Price from 43,230 euros.
Cupra Formentor VZ5 • Engine: five-cylinder gasoline engine • Displacement: 2480 ccm • Transmission: seven-speed DSG • Output: 287 kW (390 hp) • Max. Torque: 480 Nm • Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 4.2 s • Top speed: 250 km / h • Price: approx. 58,000 euros.