Cupra Formentor VZ5 returns with 385 hp and RHD option
Cupra Formentor VZ5 is back: 385 hp, AWD, RHD, limited to 4,000
Cupra Formentor VZ5 returns with 385 hp and RHD option
Explore the revived Cupra Formentor VZ5: 2.5 TFSI five-cylinder, 385 hp, AWD DSG, 0-100 in 4.2 s, new aero and copper details, in RHD, limited to 4,000 units.
2025-10-09T19:25:56+03:00
2025-10-09T19:25:56+03:00
2025-10-09T19:25:56+03:00
Cupra has officially brought the Formentor back in VZ5 form, reinstating one of the brand’s most attention-grabbing crossovers. Back under the hood is Audi’s celebrated 2.5 TFSI five-cylinder from the RS3, rated at 385 hp and 470 Nm. Power is sent to all four wheels through a 7-speed DSG, with 0–100 km/h taking about 4.2 seconds—figures that point to serious pace while preserving the car’s distinctive character.The latest VZ5 sets itself apart from its predecessor with a reworked aero kit, broader wheel arches, four copper-finished exhaust outlets and a more assertive front splitter. Inside, there are CupBucket sport seats, copper accents and a refreshed digital instrument display. The copper details and deep-set buckets lend the cabin a focused feel without tipping into excess.The headline change is that the Formentor VZ5 will now be built with right-hand drive as well as left-hand drive, opening the door to the UK and Japan for the first time. Cupra plans a limited run of 4,000 units—a sensible move that pairs broader access with genuine rarity.Brand chief Sven Schuwirth said the VZ5’s return is intended as a bold reaffirmation of the CUPRA spirit—passion, audacity and power. Pricing has not been announced, with expectations around £60,000. The message is clear: despite the approaching Euro 7 standards, Cupra isn’t ready to part with Audi’s iconic five-cylinder—and it’s easy to see why when that engine remains the car’s calling card.
Explore the revived Cupra Formentor VZ5: 2.5 TFSI five-cylinder, 385 hp, AWD DSG, 0-100 in 4.2 s, new aero and copper details, in RHD, limited to 4,000 units.
Michael Powers, Editor
Cupra has officially brought the Formentor back in VZ5 form, reinstating one of the brand’s most attention-grabbing crossovers. Back under the hood is Audi’s celebrated 2.5 TFSI five-cylinder from the RS3, rated at 385 hp and 470 Nm. Power is sent to all four wheels through a 7-speed DSG, with 0–100 km/h taking about 4.2 seconds—figures that point to serious pace while preserving the car’s distinctive character.
The latest VZ5 sets itself apart from its predecessor with a reworked aero kit, broader wheel arches, four copper-finished exhaust outlets and a more assertive front splitter. Inside, there are CupBucket sport seats, copper accents and a refreshed digital instrument display. The copper details and deep-set buckets lend the cabin a focused feel without tipping into excess.
The headline change is that the Formentor VZ5 will now be built with right-hand drive as well as left-hand drive, opening the door to the UK and Japan for the first time. Cupra plans a limited run of 4,000 units—a sensible move that pairs broader access with genuine rarity.
Brand chief Sven Schuwirth said the VZ5’s return is intended as a bold reaffirmation of the CUPRA spirit—passion, audacity and power. Pricing has not been announced, with expectations around £60,000. The message is clear: despite the approaching Euro 7 standards, Cupra isn’t ready to part with Audi’s iconic five-cylinder—and it’s easy to see why when that engine remains the car’s calling card.
