S
$49,990 +ORC
- Engine
- 1.5L turbo petrol
- Drive
- FWD
Cupra
2026 Cupra Formentor
Medium coupe SUV
On sale nowPetrol
From $49,990 plus on-road costs
The Formentor is Cupra's first standalone model, a medium coupe-SUV built on the MQB Evo platform shared with the Golf, Tiguan and Audi Q3.
From$49,990+ORC
Engine1.5L turbo petrol
Warranty5 yrs / unlimited km
CarTell take
We haven't driven the Formentor yet. On paper, e-Hybrid boot shrinks from 420 L to about 345 L. Test fit a stroller or weekly shop if the PHEV is on the shortlist.
Why consider it
- Golf R hardware in a sharper, more distinctive coupe-SUV body.
- The VZx is properly fast (0 to 100 in 4.9 seconds) and the CUP Bucket seats are best in class.
What to know
- 5-year warranty trails the Korean 7-year norm, and the Cupra dealer footprint is still small (mostly co-located with VW).
Who it suits
Hot SUV buyers who want Golf R hardware in a sharper-looking body, plus design-led buyers who want a copper-accented cabin that stands out against grey-wagon rivals.
City drivers
Easy to live with and park
Keen drivers
Pace and poise
Performance and ownership
The numbers that matter day to day.1.5L turbo petrol
Powertrain
5 yrs / unlimited km
Warranty
Grades and pricing
6 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Engine | Drive | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | $49,990 +ORC | 1.5L turbo petrol | FWD | |
| V | $57,490 +ORC | 2.0L turbo petrol | AWD | |
| VZe | $68,990 +ORC | 1.5L turbo petrol PHEV | FWD | |
| VZx | $69,990 +ORC | 2.0L turbo petrol | AWD | |
| VZ5 | $94,990 +ORC | 2.5L turbo petrol 5cyl | AWD | |
| VZ5 ABT Edition | $101,990 +ORC | 2.5L turbo petrol 5cyl | AWD | Limited Custom Cupra by ABT edition, $109,990 drive-away. Orders open, deliveries Q2 2027. |
V
$57,490 +ORC
- Engine
- 2.0L turbo petrol
- Drive
- AWD
VZe
$68,990 +ORC
- Engine
- 1.5L turbo petrol PHEV
- Drive
- FWD
VZx
$69,990 +ORC
- Engine
- 2.0L turbo petrol
- Drive
- AWD
VZ5
$94,990 +ORC
- Engine
- 2.5L turbo petrol 5cyl
- Drive
- AWD
VZ5 ABT Edition
$101,990 +ORC
- Engine
- 2.5L turbo petrol 5cyl
- Drive
- AWD
Limited Custom Cupra by ABT edition, $109,990 drive-away. Orders open, deliveries Q2 2027.
Practicality and safety
5-star ANCAP
Safety rating. Rated 2021
FWD or AWD
Drivetrain
Top rivals
Look at the alternatives if you want a longer warranty (Korean rivals at 7 years), a bigger boot on the PHEV (the e-Hybrid drops to 345 L), or a more established dealer footprint.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2026 Cupra Formentor in Australia?
Pricing opens at $49,990 plus on-roads for the S and tops out at $94,990 plus on-roads for the VZ5, across 5 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.
How fast is the Cupra Formentor VZx?
0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds from 245 kW of 2.0 TSI petrol power and AWD traction.
How far can the Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid drive on electricity?
65 km of WLTP EV-only range from the plug-in hybrid system. Combined power is 180 kW.
What is the Cupra Formentor warranty?
5 years, unlimited kilometres, the segment standard for European brands.
The Cupra Formentor in full
The Formentor is Cupra's first standalone model, a medium coupe-SUV built on the MQB Evo platform shared with the Golf, Tiguan and Audi Q3. Four powertrains spanning a 140 kW V to a 245 kW VZx, plus a VZ e-Hybrid PHEV.
From$49,990+ORC
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