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2025 Cupra Formentor VZe Tribe Edition review
While this limited-edition Cupra Formentor may look like a flagship VZx, it instead packs a PHEV powertrain with up to 58km of EV range.
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Cupra Formentor vs Lexus NX Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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Based on the Cupra Formentor VZe Tribe Edition PHEV
Based on the Lexus NX SPORTS LUXURY HYBRID AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Fun
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
40L - 55L
76 to 424 km
55L
72 to 446 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$51,990 - $67,990
$63,400 - $95,900
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unique looks
- Fantastic fundamental touch points
- Fun dynamic driving experience
Misses
- Only a limited-edition model
- Some infotainment glitches
- Engine note lacks character
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Delightful to live with
- Powerful and efficient
- All the boxes ticked
Misses
- Price getting up there in Sports Luxury trim
- No spare wheel
- A little bland inside compared to some rivals
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 PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 2393 - 2487 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 228kW | 152kW - 227kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5450 | 6000 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 400Nm | 243Nm - 430Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1700 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 80 - 92.8 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
