8.3
2023 Cupra Formentor VZ review
More exciting than Volkswagen’s go-fast SUVs in every way. The Formentor VZ hits the sweet spot all things considered.
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2022 Cupra Formentor vs 2024 Land Rover Defender Comparison
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Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P400 OUTBOUND LE13 (294kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Fun
Long distance drivingAwards
We don’t have any awards for Cupra Formentor. The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023.
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Best 4WD SUV
Towing
Fuel Efficiency
40L - 55L
76 to 424 km
89L - 90L
303 to 1179 km
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Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Turns heads
- Ginormous boot
- Effortless highway cruiser
Misses
- Only has five seats
- Large rear blind spots
- More standard equipment expected
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
- Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$2,100)
- Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$80)
- Intrusion Sensor (+$1,001)
- Secure Tracker (+$910)
- Wi-Fi Enabled with Data Plan (+$600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1997 - 5000 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L, 4.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 228kW | 183kW - 467kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5450 | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 400Nm | 400Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1250 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 12.2 | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
