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
Cupra Formentor vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Comparison
Cupra Formentor
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2024 Cupra
Formentor
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLC
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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8.2
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Based on the Cupra Formentor V
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Fun
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
40L - 55L
76 to 424 km
62L - 66L
453 to 805 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$51,990 - $67,990
$120,477 - $199,500
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Seriously flashy interior technology
- Smooth, quiet driving characteristics
- Big boot, wide-opening tailgate
Misses
- Some cheap bits inside
- Where's the diesel option?
- There are still options packages
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
NA
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,500)
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
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1991 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 2.0L, 3.0L, 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 228kW | 287kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5450 | 5500 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 400Nm | 500Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1750 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 12.2 | 10 - 10.5 | |
