A new benchmark in the performance SUV category: Cupra Formentor prices and specifications announced

• Formentor coupé SUV the first vehicle designed solely for CUPRA brand
• CUPRA Formentor VZ2 310PS 4Drive, available to order today, costs £39,830
• New vehicle retains as much as 46 per cent of its value over three years, according to CAP HPI
• Full engine line-up includes high-performance Plug-in Hybrid (245PS) and advanced Petrol engines from 150PS to 310PS, starting from £27,300*
• Formentor available in six specifications: V1, V2, VZ1, VZ2, VZ3, VZ Edition
• All customers get Digital Cockpit, LED headlights, Adaptive Cruise Control and leather steering wheel as standard
• Available to purchase from the growing CUPRA retail network throughout the UK or at cupraofficial.com
• Customer deliveries to being before the end of the year

CUPRA has announced final specifications and pricing for the first vehicle designed specifically for the brand, the Formentor coupé SUV, as the order books open.

The new flagship model, which delivers high-performance thanks to the 2.0-litre TSI 310PS 4Drive engine, accelerates from 0-62mph in just 4.9 seconds, costs £39,830 on-the-road. Alternatively, customers can purchase the 310PS Formentor VZ2 from £399 per month on Solutions Personal Contract Plan (PCP).

This model will also retain 46 per cent of its value, according to CAP HPI, after three years and 60,000 miles.

Formentor has been curated to include a long equipment list as standard across six highly-specified trims, 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.

On average, CAP HPI predicts Formentor will retain 44 per cent of its value during the course of typical ownership, on a par with established premium brands.

Engine line-up

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 (110kW) petrol engine is paired to a 115PS (85kW) 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 (50km).

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.

Formentor has been designed and engineered to deliver a performance-orientated drive, delivered, in part, by the front MacPherson struts and multi-link rear suspension set-up to enable the intuitive dynamic response required during enthusiastic driving.

The new CUPRA coupé SUV also features Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC)***, which constantly monitors the road surfaces and driver inputs and makes imperceptible changes to guarantee surefootedness in any condition while delivering the most engaging drive. The DCC slider gives even more control over the dynamic characteristics of the vehicle, changing not only the damping force level of the shock absorber but the chassis controller setting too.

The 4Drive models utilise an electro-hydraulic multi-disc traction system that analyses road conditions in real time delivering power to the wheels with the most traction. Torque can even be controlled across the axle thanks to the EDS electronic aid, which locks the slipping wheel, meaning no transversal torque is lost. The system is integrated into the rear axle and sits at the end of the drive shaft in front of the rear differential, improving weight distribution and reducing inertia and reaction time, meaning the new CUPRA Formentor provides surefootedness behind the wheel.

Deliveries to the first UK customers will commence before the end of 2020.

Specification

Befitting the CUPRA name and the equipment included within, Formentor can be specified in one of six highly-specified trims, each carefully curated to deliver a blend of performance, technology and design.

Formentor benefits from a wide colour palette chosen to complement the design: there are four soft metallic paints (Urban Silver, Midnight Black, Magnetic Tech and Candy White); three premium paints (Graphene Grey, Dark Camouflage and Desire Red) as well as two matte paint options (Petrol Blue Matte and Magnetic Tech Matte).

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