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Cupra Formentor

CUPRA's first bespoke car grew a five-cylinder heart: the 385 hp VZ5.12

Researched October 23, 2026 from 32 sources

At a glance

0200400
148–385 hpPower
0510
4.2–8.9 s0–100 km/h
0250500
250–480 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,359–1,742 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.241213

Engine
Petrol 1.5/2.0 L I4; diesel 2.0 L I4; PHEV 1.4/1.5 L; VZ5 2.5 L I54
Layout
Front engine; FWD or AWD; MQB Evo4
Gearbox
6-speed manual; 6- or 7-speed DSG dual-clutch14
Built at
Martorell factory, Spain4

The story

CUPRA created its first bespoke car to mix performance car and SUV traits. It became the brand's bestseller; its name and sculpted flanks echo Mallorca's Formentor cape and rocks carved by the wind.13

2019: A near-production Geneva preview20192020: Geneva canceled; reveal goes online · Martorell production begins20202021: VZ5: five cylinders, 7,000 cars · 10 variants and five Euro NCAP stars20212022: 999 numbered VZ5 Taiga Grey cars20222023: 125,276 built in one year20232024: Facelift brings 268 hp plug-in power20242026: VZ5 returns with a 4,000-car cap2026 Cupra Formentor concept: 2019Cupra Formentor conceptCupra Formentor (Mk1) (SE316): 2020–presentSE316 2018201920202021202220232024202520262027
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones34
Show the numbers
YearWhat happened
2019Cupra Formentor concept
2020–presentCupra Formentor (Mk1) (SE316)
2019A near-production Geneva preview
2020Geneva canceled; reveal goes online
2020Martorell production begins
2021VZ5: five cylinders, 7,000 cars
202110 variants and five Euro NCAP stars
2022999 numbered VZ5 Taiga Grey cars
2023125,276 built in one year
2024Facelift brings 268 hp plug-in power
2026VZ5 returns with a 4,000-car cap
  1. 2019

    A near-production Geneva preview

    The near-production concept appears at the Geneva Motor Show.4

  2. 2020

    Geneva canceled; reveal goes online

    On March 3, CUPRA unveils its first model developed from scratch; the canceled Geneva show prompts a web videoconference.1

  3. 2020

    Martorell production begins

    Series production starts in late September in Martorell, Spain.4

  4. 2021

    VZ5: five cylinders, 7,000 cars

    Unveiled on February 22, the 2.5 L VZ5 pairs 385 hp with 480 Nm: 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, 250 km/h maximum and a 7,000-car cap.25

  5. 2021

    10 variants and five Euro NCAP stars

    By June: 10 variants, including 1.4 L PHEVs with 13 kWh and a predicted 50 km electric range. Euro NCAP gives five stars.67

  6. 2022

    999 numbered VZ5 Taiga Grey cars

    The Taiga Grey run starts at Martorell in June. Each of the 999 VZ5s has its number etched by laser on a door panel.8

  7. 2023

    125,276 built in one year

    Annual production reaches 125,276 cars.4

  8. 2024

    Facelift brings 268 hp plug-in power

    April's facelift adds triangular LEDs and a glowing rear logo; 1.5 L PHEVs reach 268 hp with 19.7 kWh net and over 70 miles of electric range.49

  9. 2026

    VZ5 returns with a 4,000-car cap

    The facelifted VZ5 starts production in January, keeping five cylinders and 480 Nm. The new run is limited to 4,000 cars.1011

Every generation

  • Cupra Formentor concept
    Cupra Formentor concept2019
  • Cupra Formentor (Mk1)
    SE3162020–present

Power over the years

From 306 hp to 385 hp in 1 year.

0100200300400 2020202220242026 hp 2020 · 306 hp · Launch 2.0 TSI 4Drive2021 · 148 hp · 1.5 TSI / 2.0 TDI2021 · 187 hp · 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive2021 · 201 hp · 1.4 e-HYBRID 2042021 · 242 hp · 1.4 e-HYBRID 2452021 · 242 hp · VZ 2.0 TSI 2452021 · 385 hp · VZ5 2.5 TSI2024 · 261 hp · Facelift VZ 2.0 TSI 2652024 · 268 hp · Facelift VZ 1.5 e-HYBRID 2722024 · 328 hp · VZ 333: Golf R power, torque splitter2025 · 201 hp · 2025 2.0 TSI 204 4Drive2026 · 385 hp · Returning VZ5 385 hp VZ5 2.5 TSI 306 hp Launch 2.0 TSI 4Drive
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YearHorsepowerModel
2020306Launch 2.0 TSI 4Drive
20211481.5 TSI / 2.0 TDI
20211872.0 TSI 190 4Drive
20212011.4 e-HYBRID 204
20212421.4 e-HYBRID 245
2021242VZ 2.0 TSI 245
2021385VZ5 2.5 TSI
2024261Facelift VZ 2.0 TSI 265
2024268Facelift VZ 1.5 e-HYBRID 272
2024328VZ 333: Golf R power, torque splitter
20252012025 2.0 TSI 204 4Drive
2026385Returning VZ5

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    V1 / V2 (original UK trims)

  • Standard

    V / VZ / VZe / VZx (original Australia)

  • VZ1 / VZ2 / VZ3 (original UK trims)

    Performance

    VZ1 / VZ2 / VZ3 (original UK trims)

  • Special

    Tribe Edition (Manganese Matt)

  • Special

    Tribe Edition (original)

    2022

  • Limited

    VZN (UK)

    2023

    306 hp
  • VZ5 (original)

    Limited

    VZ5 (original)

    2021

    385 hp
  • VZ5 (facelift return)

    Limited

    VZ5 (facelift return)

    2026

    385 hp

  • Limited

    VZ5 Taiga Grey

    2022

    385 hp
  • VZ5 BAT

    Limited

    VZ5 BAT

    2023

    385 hp

  • Limited

    VZ Edition (UK launch)

    2020

    306 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Long hood and a low-set cabin framed by muscular creases and curves.13
  • Gloss-black roof rails reinforce the SUV profile.13
  • A light bar spans the rear.1
  • Facelift cars have a shark-nose front with triangular LED headlights.9
  • On facelift cars, the CUPRA badge glows at the center of the rear light bar.9

Year by year

  1. 2024 facelift

    A new front fascia introduced a headlight signature made from three triangular LED elements.4

  2. 2024 facelift

    The rear gained triangular LED elements, a glowing CUPRA emblem and a redesigned bumper.4

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Cupra Formentor
    Formentor
    Photo of a Cupra Ateca
    Cupra Ateca

    Cupra Ateca

    The Ateca has a more upright SUV shape; the Formentor has the sleeker silhouette.16

  • Photo of a Cupra Formentor
    Formentor
    Photo of a Peugeot 408
    Peugeot 408

    Peugeot 408

    The 408 has a low roof and tapered rear; the Formentor stands more upright.13

Against its rivals

  • Formentor vs Peugeot 408 GT 1.2

    Price as tested lower is better

    Formentor35,230 £
    Peugeot 408 GT 1.239,275 £
    13
  • Audi Q3 PHEV

    Formentor vs Audi Q3 PHEV

    Power

    Formentor328 hp
    Audi Q3 PHEV268 hp
    17

Prices

Value today $25.5K–$32.3K2324

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K$80K 20202022202420262028 Value today: $25,520–$32,340 2020 · $51,779 · UK VZ2; GBP/USD approx. 1.302021 · $36,855 · UK V1 manual ex-VED; GBP/USD~1.352022 · $38,018 · Australia V; AUD/USD approx. 0.752023 · $44,038 · UK V2 as tested; GBP/USD~1.252023 · $60,338 · UK VZN; GBP/USD approx. 1.252024 · $42,816 · UK facelift V1; GBP/USD approx. 1.282025 · $45,383 · UK base; GBP/USD approx. 1.302025 · $63,187 · UK VZ 328hp; GBP/USD approx. 1.30 2022 · $50,690 · Australia V, 2022, excl. on-roads; approx. A$1=US$0.75 2024 · $25,415 · 2021 e-Hybrid DSG6, 41,710 km; auction fees incl., VPauto Lorient2026 · $25,520 · 2024 e-Hybrid Business, 49,881 km; EUR/USD~1.10, VPauto (fees incl.)2026 · $29,700 · 2024 e-Hybrid VZ, 24,024 km; EUR/USD~1.10, VPauto (fees incl.)2026 · $32,340 · 2025 eHybrid V, 21,460 km; EUR/USD~1.10, VPauto (fees incl.)2026 · $22,110 · 2025 TDI V hammer; +14.4%; EUR/USD~1.10, Alcopa Auction Paris Sud2026 · $22,425 · 2024 1.5 e-TSI, 42,629 km; rear hit, hammer, ENCHERESVO Vitrolles2026 · $31,395 · 2023 e-Hybrid VZ, 48,044 km; auction fees incl., VPauto Nantes2026 · $29,210 · 2024 e-Hybrid VZ, 33,189 km; auction fees incl., VPauto Marseille $32.3K VPauto (fees incl.), 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2022Launch price$38,018Australia V, 2022, excl. on-roads; approx. A$1=US$0.75
2020Price when new$51,779UK VZ2; GBP/USD approx. 1.30
2021Price when new$36,855UK V1 manual ex-VED; GBP/USD~1.35
2022Price when new$38,018Australia V; AUD/USD approx. 0.75
2023Price when new$44,038UK V2 as tested; GBP/USD~1.25
2023Price when new$60,338UK VZN; GBP/USD approx. 1.25
2024Price when new$42,816UK facelift V1; GBP/USD approx. 1.28
2025Price when new$45,383UK base; GBP/USD approx. 1.30
2025Price when new$63,187UK VZ 328hp; GBP/USD approx. 1.30
2024Auction sale$25,4152021 e-Hybrid DSG6, 41,710 km; auction fees incl., VPauto Lorient
2026Auction sale$25,5202024 e-Hybrid Business, 49,881 km; EUR/USD~1.10, VPauto (fees incl.)
2026Auction sale$29,7002024 e-Hybrid VZ, 24,024 km; EUR/USD~1.10, VPauto (fees incl.)
2026Auction sale$32,3402025 eHybrid V, 21,460 km; EUR/USD~1.10, VPauto (fees incl.)
2026Auction sale$22,1102025 TDI V hammer; +14.4%; EUR/USD~1.10, Alcopa Auction Paris Sud
2026Auction sale$22,4252024 1.5 e-TSI, 42,629 km; rear hit, hammer, ENCHERESVO Vitrolles
2026Auction sale$31,3952023 e-Hybrid VZ, 48,044 km; auction fees incl., VPauto Nantes
2026Auction sale$29,2102024 e-Hybrid VZ, 33,189 km; auction fees incl., VPauto Marseille
2026Value today$25,520–$32,340

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 11 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 11 stories from its legend
    • “DTM's 450 hp safety car”
    • “Pencil before pixels”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 2 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

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