8.2
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
2024 Cupra Formentor vs 2023 Land Rover Defender Comparison
Cupra Formentor
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Cupra Formentor V
Based on the Land Rover Defender 110 P400e X-DYNAMIC SE PHEV
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.
'23
Best 4WD SUV
Towing
Fuel Efficiency
40L - 55L
76 to 424 km
89L - 90L
303 to 1152 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$51,990 - $67,990
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
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
- Excellent refinement, comfort
- Still big on cool factor
- Powerful, mostly efficient PHEV
Misses
- Don’t expect to achieve claimed economy
- Boot space impacted by battery placement
- Battery arguably too small for this application
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 | ||
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1997 - 5000 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TURBO V8, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 228kW | 183kW - 386kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5450 | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 400Nm | 400Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1250 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 12.2 | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
