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.

Cupra Formentor
Overview
Manufacturer	Cupra (SEAT)
Production	September 2020–present
Assembly	Spain: Martorell, Catalonia[1]
Designer	Alberto Torrecillas under Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos[2]
Body and chassis
Class	Compact crossover SUV (C)
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group MQB Evo
Related	SEAT León Mk4
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.5 L TSI I4 2.0 L TSI I4 2.5 L TFSI I5 (VZ5)[3] Petrol plug-in hybrid: 1.4 L TSI I4 Diesel: 2.0 L TDI I4
Transmission	6-speed manual 6-speed DSG 7-speed DSG
Battery	13 kWh (plug-in hybrid)[4]
Electric range	50 km (31 mi) (plug-in hybrid)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,631 mm (103.6 in)
Length	4,450 mm (175.2 in)
Width	1,839 mm (72.4 in)
Height	1,511 mm (59.5 in)

Overview

Specification

The Formentor is available with a 245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp) 1.4-litre plug-in hybrid, an entry-level 1.5-litre turbo generating 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp), a 2.0-litre turbo generating 310 PS (228 kW; 306 hp) 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 (287 kW; 385 hp).^[9][10][11] The plug-in hybrid combination delivers an approximate range of 50 km (31 mi) with a full-electric mode.^[9]

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  Rear view
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  Cupra Formentor VZ5
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  Rear view
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  Interior

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.

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  Cupra Formentor (facelift)
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  Rear view

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
Cupra Formentor 1.5 petrol (LHD) (2021)^[14]

Test	Points	%
Overall:
Adult occupant:	35.6	93%
Child occupant:	43.6	88%
Pedestrian:	36.9	68%
Safety assist:	12.8	80%

Sales

Year	Europe[i] [15]	Turkey	Mexico	Total production
2020	5,350			11,041[16]
2021	50,768		883[17]	58,863[18]
2022			2,910[19]	105,568[18]
2023		7,008[20]	3,799[21]

1. Europe: 2020 EU 27 + UK + Switzerland + Norway + Iceland