Snapshot
- Formentor variants to mirror Leon offerings
- Plug-in hybrid available in VZe grade
- Pricing to be announced closer to launch
The Cupra Formentor’s Australian specs have been confirmed as the Spanish manufacturer gears up for a local launch.
Set to go on sale with the remainder of the Cupra model line-up in July, the Formentor is touted as the marque’s first “bespoke” vehicle, with its design and ethos like nothing else in the Volkswagen Group fleet.
Just like the Leon hatchback, the Formentor will be available in four grades from launch, ranging from the entry-level ‘V’ trim to the range-topping, 228kW VZx.
Features
Formentor V
| 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine (140kW/320Nm) |
| Seven-speed wet clutch dual-clutch gearbox |
| All-wheel drive |
| 18-inch sport black and silver alloy wheels (with 18-inch temporary spare) |
| Metallic paint (Nevada white, magnetic tech, magic black, asphalt blue) |
| Heated power folding mirrors covered in dark chrome |
| Full LED headlights and daytime running lamps |
| Rear LED lamps |
| Fog lamps with cornering function |
| 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 infotainment screen with satellite navigation |
| Wireless phone charging |
| Wireless/wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto |
| USB-C ports (two front, two rear) |
| Cloth sports bucket seats |
| Three-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. |
Formentor VZ (over V)
| 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine (180kW/370Nm) |
| Seven-speed wet clutch dual-clutch gearbox |
| Front-wheel drive |
| 19-inch sport black and silver alloy wheels (with 18-inch temporary spare). |
Formentor VZe (over VZ)
| 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine (110kW/250Nm), electric motor (85kW/300Nm); combined system output: 180kW/400Nm |
| Six-speed wet clutch dual-clutch gearbox |
| Tyre repair kit (in place of temporary spare) |
| Mode 3 cable. |
Formentor VZx (over VZ)
| 2.0-litre turbocharged four-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 system with 9 speakers, subwoofer and 340W amp |
| Supersports leather steering wheel with satellite buttons. |
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 |
| Brembo brake package with tyre repair kit |
| Premium colours: desire red, dark camouflage, graphene grey (all grades); petrol blue matte, magnetic tech matte (VZx only). |
Safety
Although it hasn’t yet been submitted for ANCAP crash testing locally, the Formentor scored five stars in the Euro NCAP evaluations, with scores above 85 per cent for its adult and child occupant protection.
| 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 |
| Tyre pressure warning system. |
Warranty and servicing
As with the rest of Cupra’s model range and the Volkswagen Group Australia fleet, the Formentor will be covered by a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Servicing for Cupra models will be available through selected Volkswagen Group dealerships across Australia.
Availability
Pricing for the Cupra Formentor will be announced closer to the model’s arrival at the start of July 2022.
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