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 Subaru Forester Comparison
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Cupra Formentor VZ
Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD) STI SPORT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Fun
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
40L - 55L
76 to 424 km
48L - 63L
322 to 466 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
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Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quality, premium-leaning interior
- Sportier handling
- STI appears again...
Misses
- ...like this?
- Hardly a special edition
- Dreary CVT
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)
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Colours Available
The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Brilliant Bronze Metallic
- Crimson Red Pearl
- Autumn Green Metallic
- Horizon Blue Pearl
- Cascade Green Silica
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1995 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 228kW | 110kW - 136kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5450 | 5800 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 400Nm | 196Nm - 239Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 4000 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 12.2 | 12.1 - 12.5 | |
