Cupra Formentor
{{Use British English|date=January 2025}}
{{Short description|Compact crossover SUV manufactured by SEAT Cupra}}
{{use dmy dates|date=December 2020}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Cupra Formentor
| image = Cupra Formentor IMG 9668.jpg
| caption =
| production = September 2020–present
| assembly = Spain: Martorell, Catalonia{{Cite web|title=Countdown to the new CUPRA Formentor|url=https://www.seat-mediacenter.com/newspage/allnews/cupranewspage/news/news/cuprabrand/2020/Countdown-to-the-new-CUPRA-Formentor.html|access-date=2020-09-06|website=www.seat-mediacenter.com|archive-date=7 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210207133726/https://www.seat-mediacenter.com/newspage/allnews/cupranewspage/news/news/cuprabrand/2020/Countdown-to-the-new-CUPRA-Formentor.html|url-status=dead}}
| designer = Alberto Torrecillas under Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos{{cite web|url=https://autodesignmagazine.com/en/2019/03/thats-how-the-cupra-formentor-is-born/|title=THAT'S HOW THE CUPRA FORMENTOR IS BORN|website=autodesignmagazine.com|date=2019-03-15|accessdate=2022-08-27}}
| 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
| engine = {{unbulleted list
|Petrol:
| 2.0 L TSI I4
| 2.5 L TFSI I5 (VZ5){{Cite web|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/cupra-formentor-vz5-five-pot-range-topper-brings-385bhp|title=Cupra Formentor VZ5: five-pot range-topper brings 385bhp|website=Autocar}}
|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){{Cite web|title=New 2020 Cupra Formentor arrives as brand's first unique model|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/cupra/formentor|access-date=2020-09-06|website=Auto Express|language=en}}
| electric_range = {{convert|50|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} (plug-in hybrid)
| wheelbase = {{convert|2631|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4450|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1839|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1511|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
}}
The Cupra Formentor is a compact crossover SUV (C-segment) manufactured by the Spanish car manufacturer SEAT under their Cupra performance-oriented sub-brand.{{cite web |title=New Cupra Formentor to be officially revealed next week |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-geneva-motor-show/new-cupra-formentor-be-officially-revealed-next-week |website=Autocar |accessdate=1 March 2020 |date=26 February 2020}} 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.{{Cite web|date=2020-03-02|title=The Cupra Formentor definitely isn't a Seat|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/geneva-motor-show-2020/cupra-formentor-definitely-isnt-seat|access-date=2020-09-06|website=Top Gear|language=en}} It was previewed as a near-production concept vehicle at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.{{Cite web|title=CUPRA Formentor: a unique concept-car for a special brand|url=https://www.seat-mediacenter.com/newspage/allnews/cupranewspage/news/news/cuprabrand/2019/CUPRA-Formentor-a-unique-concept-car-for-a-special-brand.html|access-date=2020-09-06|website=www.seat-mediacenter.com|archive-date=13 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113135922/https://www.seat-mediacenter.com/newspage/allnews/cupranewspage/news/news/cuprabrand/2019/CUPRA-Formentor-a-unique-concept-car-for-a-special-brand.html|url-status=dead}} It is named after the Formentor peninsula on the Spanish island of Mallorca.{{Cite news|date=2020-03-03|title=Cupra Formentor SUV Makes up to 306 HP, Offers Plug-in Hybrid Version|language=en-US|work=MotorTrend|url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/seat-cupra-formentor-suv-photos-details/|access-date=2020-09-06}} Production of the Formentor started in late September 2020.
Overview
= Specification =
The Formentor is available with a {{Convert|245|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} 1.4-litre plug-in hybrid, an entry-level 1.5-litre turbo generating {{Convert|150|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}, a 2.0-litre turbo generating {{Convert|310|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} 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 {{Convert|390|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}.{{Cite web|title=2020 Cupra Formentor SUV available to order|url=https://www.carbuyer.co.uk/go/167263|access-date=2020-09-06|website=Carbuyer|language=en}}{{Dead link|date=December 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qADZ6c_cLEs|title=Cupra Formentor - Eerste kennismaking|publisher=AutoWeek}}{{Cite web|title=Cupra Formentor VZ5 Hot SUV Revealed With Inline-Five Audi Power|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/489735/cupra-formentor-vz5-reveal/|access-date=2021-12-20|website=Motor1.com|language=en}} The plug-in hybrid combination delivers an approximate range of {{Convert|50|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} with a full-electric mode.
File:Cupra Formentor IMG 9674.jpg|Rear view
File:Cupra Formentor VZ5 1X7A7000.jpg|Cupra Formentor VZ5
File:Cupra Formentor VZ5 1X7A6987.jpg|Rear view
File:Cupra Formentor VZ5 Auto Zuerich 2021 IMG 0569.jpg|Interior
= Facelift =
At an event held in Spain on 7 June 2022, Cupra briefly showcased the facelift for the Formentor.{{Cite web|url=https://www.largus.fr/actualite-automobile/cupra-formentor-2023-un-restylage-bien-visible-30000262.html|title=Cupra Formentor (2024). Un restylage bien visible|date=June 9, 2022|website=www.largus.fr}} It was officially revealed in April 2024.{{Cite web |last=Misoyannis |first=Alex |date=2024-04-30 |title=2025 Cupra Formentor and Leon facelifts unveiled, still a while away from Australia |url=https://www.drive.com.au/news/2025-cupra-formentor-leon-unveiled/ |access-date=2025-01-03 |website=Drive |language=en}} 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.
File:Cupra Formentor Facelift IMG 0666.jpg|Cupra Formentor (facelift)
File:Cupra Formentor Facelift IMG 0665.jpg|Rear view
= Safety =
{{Euro NCAP|year=2021|reference=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/cupra/formentor/42254|reference_name=Cupra Formentor 2021 Results|overall_stars=5|adult_points=35.6|description=Cupra Formentor 1.5 petrol (LHD)|adult_percent=93|child_points=43.6|child_percent=88|pedestrian_points=36.9|pedestrian_percent=68|safety_percent=80|safety_points=12.8}}
Sales
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Year !Europe{{efn-lr|Europe: 2020 EU 27 + UK + Switzerland + Norway + Iceland}} {{Cite web |last=Demandt |first=Bart |date=2020-12-11 |title=Cupra Formentor European Auto sales figures |url=https://carsalesbase.com/europe-cupra-formentor/ |access-date=2023-01-13 |website=carsalesbase.com |language=en-US}} !Turkey !Mexico !Total production |
| 2020
|5,350 | | |
| 2021
|50,768 | |
| 2022
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| 2023
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References
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External links
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- [https://www.cupraofficial.com/cars/cupra-range/formentor.html Official website]
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Category:Cars introduced in 2020
Category:Compact crossover sport utility vehicles
Category:Front-wheel-drive vehicles