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2024 Cupra Formentor V review
The new Cupra Formentor has been revealed, and will be here in 2025. In the meantime, does the current car have something to offer?
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Scott Collie
Cupra Formentor vs Kia Sportage Comparison
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Based on the Cupra Formentor V
Based on the Kia Sportage GT-LINE HEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
40L - 55L
76 to 424 km
54L
265 to 437 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$51,990 - $66,490
$32,995 - $55,420
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- 140kW engine packs enough punch
- Handsome exterior, spacious cabin
- Impressive ride and handling balance
Misses
- Noisy on the highway
- Interior technology can be fiddly
- New model coming next year
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Good real-world consumption
- All the nice GT-Line bits inside
- Smooth powertrain operations
Misses
- Should be more affordable
- No all-wheel drive option
- Rude servicing costs
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
The Formentor is available in the following metallic finishes:
- Nevada White
- Magnetic Tech
- Midnight Black
- Asphalt Blue
The following premium metallic finishes are a $475 option:
- Desire Red (excludes VZx)
- Graphene Grey
- Dark Camouflage
The following matte finishes are a $2300 option exclusive to the VZx:
- Petrol Blue
- Magnetic Tech
Clear White is the standard paint finish, with the following optional:
- Steel Grey
- Gravity Grey
- Fusion Black
- Vesta Blue
- Dawning Red
- Snow White Pearl (SX+ and GT-Line only)
- Jungle Wood Green (SX+ and GT-Line only)
Premium paint costs an extra $520.
All models have a black interior.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 228kW | 115kW - 137kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5450 | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 400Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 12.2 | 10.5 - 16 | |
