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2022 Cupra Formentor: Australian features revealed ahead of launch

The Fortmentor will arrive with the rest of Cupra's fleet in July

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Snapshot

  • Formentor variants to mirror Leon offerings
  • Plug-in hybrid available in VZe grade
  • Pricing to be announced closer to launch

The Cupra Formentor's Australian specs have been confirmed as the Spanish manufacturer gears up for a local launch.

Set to go on sale with the remainder of the Cupra model line-up in July, the Formentor is touted as the marque's first "bespoke" vehicle, with its design and ethos like nothing else in the Volkswagen Group fleet.

Just like the Leon hatchback, the Formentor will be available in four grades from launch, ranging from the entry-level 'V' trim to the range-topping, 228kW VZx.

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Features

Formentor V

2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine (140kW/320Nm)
Seven-speed wet clutch dual-clutch gearbox
All-wheel drive
18-inch sport black and silver alloy wheels (with 18-inch temporary spare)
Metallic paint (Nevada white, magnetic tech, magic black, asphalt blue)
Heated power folding mirrors covered in dark chrome
Full LED headlights and daytime running lamps
Rear LED lamps 
Fog lamps with cornering function
Auto high beam
Rear tinted windows
Rear spoiler
Heated power folding mirrors
Mirror covers in dark aluminium
Welcome light with logo protection
Glossy black roof rails
Front and rear parking sensors
Dynamic chassis control
10.25-inch digital cockpit
12-inch infotainment screen with satellite navigation
Wireless phone charging
Wireless/wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
USB-C ports (two front, two rear)
Cloth sports bucket seats
Three-zone climate control air-conditioning
Auto dimming rear view mirror 
Light and rain sensor
Leather heated multifunction steering wheel with paddle shift
Keyless entry and start.

Formentor VZ (over V)

2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine (180kW/370Nm)
Seven-speed wet clutch dual-clutch gearbox
Front-wheel drive
19-inch sport black and silver alloy wheels (with 18-inch temporary spare).

Formentor VZe (over VZ)

1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine (110kW/250Nm), electric motor (85kW/300Nm); combined system output: 180kW/400Nm
Six-speed wet clutch dual-clutch gearbox
Tyre repair kit (in place of temporary spare)
Mode 3 cable.

Formentor VZx (over VZ)

2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine (228kW/400Nm)
19-inch performance sport black and copper alloy wheels
Hands free power tailgate
Quad exhaust
Leather bucket seats (petrol blue)
Petrol Blue heated front seats with driver adjustment and memory
Memory function for external mirrors
Beats audio system with 9 speakers, subwoofer and 340W amp
Supersports leather steering wheel with satellite buttons.

Options

Leather and Power package (leather sports bucket seats, heated front seats, driver power adjustment and memory, mirror memory function, hands-free power tailgate)
Panoramic glass sunroof
Brembo brake package with tyre repair kit
Premium colours: desire red, dark camouflage, graphene grey (all grades); petrol blue matte, magnetic tech matte (VZx only).
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Safety

Although it hasn't yet been submitted for ANCAP crash testing locally, the Formentor scored five stars in the Euro NCAP evaluations, with scores above 85 per cent for its adult and child occupant protection.

Front assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection
Lane assist
Park assist
Side assist with exit assist
Driver fatigue monitor
Emergency assist
Adaptive cruise control
Exit assist
Traffic jam assist
Pre-crash warning
Tyre pressure warning system.
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Warranty and servicing

As with the rest of Cupra's model range and the Volkswagen Group Australia fleet, the Formentor will be covered by a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty.

Servicing for Cupra models will be available through selected Volkswagen Group dealerships across Australia.

Availability

Pricing for the Cupra Formentor will be announced closer to the model's arrival at the start of July 2022.

Jordan Mulach
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