Cupra Formentor crossover details released

AUSTRALIA’S NEWEST BRAND CUPRA has released details of the specifications of its latest addition, the Formentor crossover, with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) included in the range.

The Formentor comes to Australia in July with a line-up that is unique in both its performance focus and stylised design.

Designation of the four variants mirrors those of the Leon range that was shared last week, though with the availability of all-wheel-drive in two Formentor versions.

These are the Formentor V 4Drive; Formentor VZ; Formentor VZe and Formentor VZx 4Drive.

We particularly like the glow-in-the-dark wheels

Cupra Australia’s Head of Product and Planning, Jeff Shafer, said: “While the Formentor is clearly related to the Leon and Ateca in a technical sense, visually it is also the ‘most Cupra’ of the conventional Cupras. This has in no small way contributed to the Formentor comprising almost two-thirds of total Cupra sales.

“As with the Leon and Ateca, the highest feasible level of standard specification has been our objective.”

Pricing will be confirmed shortly.

All Cupras are subject to five year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

Interior lives up to its VW siblings’ usual quality

CUPRA Formentor V

Standard specification

  • 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder petrol engine 140kW/320Nm
  • 7-speed wet clutch DSG
    • 4Drive AWD
  • 18-inch Sport Black and Silver Alloy wheels (with 18-inch temporary spare)
  • Metallic Paint (Nevada White, Magnetic Tech, Magic Black, Asphalt Blue)
  • Tyre Pressure Warning System
  • Heated power folding mirrors covered in dark chrome
  • Full LED Headlights and Daytime Running Lamps
  • Rear LED Lamps
  • Fog lamps with cornering function
  • Light Assist (Auto High Beam)
  • Rear tinted windows
  • Rear spoiler
  • Heated power folding mirrors
  • Mirror covers in dark aluminium
  • Welcome light with logo protection
  • Glossy black roof rails
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Dynamic chassis control
  • 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit
  • 12-inch Navigation System
  • Wireless Phone Charging
  • Wired and Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto
  • 2 Front and 2 Rear USB-C ports
  • Rear cameras
  • Cloth sports bucket seats
  • 3 zone climate control air-conditioning
  • Auto dimming rear view mirror
  • Light and rain sensor
  • Leather heated multifunction steering wheel with paddle shift
  • Keyless entry and start
  • Front Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection
  • Lane Assist
  • Park Assist
  • Side Assist with Exit Assist
  • Driver Fatigue Monitor
  • Emergency assist
  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Exit assist
  • Traffic jam assist
  • Pre-crash warning
Officially, this is called “negative space”, but it follows Cupra design precepts

Options

Leather and Power package

  • Leather sports bucket seats
    • Heated front seats
    • Driver power adjustment and memory
    • Mirror memory function
    • Hands free power tailgate

Panoramic glass sunroof

Premium colours

  • Desire Red, Dark Camouflage, Graphene Grey

Formentor VZ

Standard specification

As for the Formentor V except with:

  • 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder petrol engine 180kW/370Nm
  • 7-speed wet clutch DSG
  • Front wheel drive
  • 19-inch Sport Black and Silver Alloy wheels (with 18-inch temporary spare)

Options

Leather and Power Package

Panoramic glass sunroof 

Formentor VZe

Standard specification

As Formentor VZ except with:

  • 1.4L turbo 4-cylinder petrol engine 110kW/250Nm; electric motor 85kW/300Nm; combined system 180kW/400Nm
  • 6-speed wet clutch DSG
  • Tyre repair kit
  • Mode 3 cable (cable from charging station to car)

Options

Leather and power Package

Panoramic glass sunroof

Formentor VZx

Standard specification

As Formentor VZ plus:

  • 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder petrol engine 228kW/400Nm
  • 19-inch Performance Sport black and copper alloy wheels
  • Hands free power tailgate
  • Quad exhaust
  • Leather bucket seats (Petrol Blue)
  • Petrol blue heated front seats with driver adjustment and memory
  • Memory function for external mirrors
  • Beats audio with 9 speakers, subwoofer and 340W amp
  • Supersports leather steering wheel with satellite buttons

Options

Brembo brake package with tyre repair kit

Panoramic glass sunroof

Additional premium colours

  • Petrol Blue Matte, Magnetic Tech Matte