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 Peugeot 408 Comparison
Cupra Formentor
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Peugeot 408
2024 Cupra
Formentor
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2024 Peugeot
408
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.2
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Based on the Cupra Formentor V
Based on the Peugeot 408 GT PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
40L - 55L
76 to 424 km
40L
52 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$51,990 - $67,990
$67,990
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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
- Distinctive exterior design turns heads
- Handsome interior backs up exterior
- PHEV powertrain more polished than before
Misses
- Stylish body impedes on practicality
- Pretty interior possesses some tech quirks
- Why do we only get a PHEV?
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
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$475)
- Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$2,100)
- Power Sunroof (+$2,000)
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 DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1598 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT PROVIDED | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 228kW | 132kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5450 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 400Nm | 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 12.2 | - | |
