The CUPRA Formentor is available with a wide range of powertrains, including two high-performance plug-in hybrid versions and the pinnacle of performance in the form of a turbocharged five-cylinder unit.
“The CUPRA Formentor provided the development team with a blank canvas, they were able to integrate powertrain technologies that deliver the epitome of high-performance balanced against the need for efficiency,” said Dr. Werner Tietz, Executive Vice-President for R&D at CUPRA & SEAT. “The result is the combination of combustion engine with an electric motor to offer incredible performance and effortless acceleration; and the ultimate expression of performance with one of the most iconic engines ever.”
The CUPRA Formentor is available with a wide range of powertrains, including three different technologies: TSI (petrol), TDI (diesel) and plug-in hybrid. In total, it will be offered in ten different variants, from 150PS to 390PS. All delivering dynamic behaviour without compromise.
The CUPRA Formentor splits its line-up into two categories: CUPRA Formentor, versions with an output power below 245PS and CUPRA Formentor VZ, versions with an output power from 245PS up to 390PS.
The VZ name translates into Veloz in Spanish, meaning quick or fast, the perfect moniker for the most powerful versions of the CUPRA Formentor.
Included in the lower power variants of the range, are the diesel CUPRA Formentor 2.0 TDI 150PS (110kW), petrol CUPRA Formentor 1.5 TSI 150PS (110kW) both available with either manual or DSG automatic transmissions, CUPRA Formentor 2.0 TSI 190PS (140kW) DSG 4Drive and the plug-in hybrid CUPRA Formentor e-Hybrid 1.4 TSI 204PS (150kW), again with a DSG transmission.
These vehicles form the entry point of the CUPRA Formentor range, with a personality true to the brand.
With the step up in power, the VZ name finds its way onto the CUPRA Formentor VZ 2.0 TSI 245PS (180kW) DSG Front-Wheel-Drive first, and is joined by the plug-in hybrid CUPRA Formentor VZ e-Hybrid 1.4 TSI 245PS (180kW) DSG Front-Wheel-Drive and the CUPRA Formentor VZ 2.0 TSI 310PS (228kW) DSG 4Drive finishing the line-up.
But at the very top of the line-up sits the VZ5, the ultimate expression of the CUPRA brand. A limited edition five-cylinder thunderbolt in the family
The CUPRA Formentor VZ e-Hybrid 1.4 TSI 245PS (180kW) DSG delivers a total peak power of 245PS (180kW) and 400Nm of torque. The 1.4-litre TSI 150PS (110kW) petrol engine is paired to a 115PS (85kW) electric motor, with energy delivered by a 13kWh lithium-ion battery pack, allowing the CUPRA Formentor to deliver eco-conscious performance.
The CUPRA Formentor is also available with an additional plug-in hybrid version, delivering 204PS (150kW) and 350Nm of torque.
CUPRA Formentor VZ 2.0 TSI 310PS DSG 4Drive offers strong power and dynamics. Its 2.0-litre TSI turbocharged petrol engine with 4Drive all-wheel drive technology and 7-speed DSG gearbox deliver an adrenaline fuelled experience. The pulse-raising engine provides a power output of 310PS (228kW) and 400Nm of torque.
The 4Drive system constantly monitors numerous sources – steering angle, wheel speed and yaw of the vehicle – to deliver power to the correct wheel at the precise time, giving a sense of confidence in any driving scenario.
It means that the performance on offer is accessible and allows the CUPRA Formentor to reach 100km/h in only 4.9 seconds, with a top speed electronically limited to 250km/h.
The shift-by-wire technology is designed so that the gear selector is no longer mechanically connected to the gearbox, instead using electronic signals to indicate a shift.
But there is another twist in tale of the CUPRA Formentor with the limited edition VZ5, a vehicle with a completely out of this world personality.
The iconic turbocharged five-cylinder TSI engine under its bonnet roars performance.
The unit mixes direct-injection and turbocharging to help it achieve its peak power output of 390PS (287kW) from between 5,700rpm and 7,000rpm, while peak torque of 480Nm is available from 2,250rpm. It also delivers a rhythm and unique engine sound orchestrated by the quad copper exhaust pipes.
The engine is well known and loved by car enthusiasts, but cooling system has received additional attention from CUPRA. The package now includes a CUPRA Formentor-specific design to optimise performance.
The astonishing 2.5 litre engine is linked to a quick shifting seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission. The combination means the CUPRA Formentor VZ5 can reach 100km/h in just 4.2 seconds and delivers a limited top speed of 250km/h. Numbers that will give the driver some real goose bumps behind the wheel.
The CUPRA Formentor’s different driving modes are easily selectable using the CUPRA mode select button on the CUPRA steering wheel, changing the vehicle’s attitude, making it more focused on whatever the road throws up. Each driving mode offers a pre-set configuration, which adapts the throttle response and gearbox, the steering wheel, the suspension, the torque splitter, the ESC as well as the ambient light, amongst others.