Cupra Formentor

The Cupra Formentor is a compact crossover SUV (C-segment) manufactured by the Spanish car manufacturer SEAT under their Cupra performance-oriented sub-brand.[5] Marketed as a coupé SUV, it is the first car designed specifically for the sub-brand. The production version was revealed in March 2020, after its unveiling was postponed when the COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of the 2020 Geneva Motor Show.[6] It was previewed as a near-production concept vehicle at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.[7] It is named after the Formentor peninsula on the Spanish island of Mallorca.[8] Production of the Formentor started in late September 2020.

Overview

Specification

The Formentor is available with a 245 PS 1.4-litre plug-in hybrid, an entry-level 1.5-litre turbo generating 150 PS, a 2.0-litre turbo generating 310 PS available for VZ models (derived from the Spanish word veloz, meaning "fast"), and a range-topping VZ5 model with 2.5-litre five cylinder turbo generating 390 PS.[9][10][11] The plug-in hybrid combination delivers an approximate range of 50 km with a full-electric mode.[9]

Facelift

At an event held in Spain on 7 June 2022, Cupra briefly showcased the facelift for the Formentor.[12] It was officially revealed in April 2024.[13] Changes includes a restyled front fascia with new LED headlight signature using three triangular elements, the rear fascia is also restyled with new full-width LED taillights using triangular elements, illuminated Cupra logo and updated bumper design, and alloy wheel designs. Inside, there is a larger touchscreen infotainment system at 12.9-inch with new software, the slider controls placed below the touchscreen used to control the air-con and audio volume became illuminated, and a new sound system by Sennheiser replacing Beats.[13] Other changes include for the Plug In version a larger battery with nearly 20kWh of useable storage and an increase of the maximum available power for the PHEV from 245 to 272 PS.

Safety

ANCAP

Euro NCAP

ANCAP

Euro NCAP

Sales

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