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The recent turbocharged five-cylinder Cupra Formentor VZ5 has been revived for the sporty crossover’s mid-life facelift – and this time it’s coming to Australia.
Powered by a 287kW/480Nm 2.5-litre turbo-five engine shared with the high-performance Audi RS3 and RSQ3, the Formentor VZ5 is as soon as once more a limited-run flagship for the Spanish model, although this time round it will likely be produced in right-hand drive. Drive is shipped to all 4 wheels by way of a seven-speed dual-clutch computerized transmission.
Cupra Australia has confirmed the VZ5 will make it to Australia in restricted numbers, however simply what number of from the 4000-unit world manufacturing run remains to be to be introduced. Anticipate it in native showrooms within the latter phases of 2026, given manufacturing received’t begin in Spain till the primary quarter of subsequent 12 months.
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Whereas efficiency figures haven’t been detailed for the up to date VZ5, Cupra quoted a 0-100km/h time of 4.2 seconds for the unique 2022 model with the identical outputs – making it half a second faster to triple figures than the facelifted 245kW Formentor VZx, and 0.3 seconds faster than the outgoing Audi RSQ3.
Past the additional cylinder, the Cupra Formentor VZ5 additionally boasts model-specific remedies like wider wheel-arches, copper-accented diagonally stacked exhaust retailers, and distinctive 20-inch copper-accented alloy wheels.
Inside, the Formentor VZ5 will rating racy CUPBucket seats with carbon-fibre shells as commonplace, to additional drive dwelling its halo standing. Obtainable colors globally embody Midnight Black, Darkish Void, Magnetic Tech Matte, Century Bronze Matte and Enceladus Gray Matte (pictured).
The VZ5 in any other case builds upon the up to date design and parts included with the Formentor’s mid-life facelift, which is because of land Down Below on the finish of the primary quarter of 2026.
New exterior design parts embody the Cupra model’s new ‘Shark Nostril’ company face, which additionally incorporates a brand new tri-triangular LED signature that’s mirrored each entrance and rear. On the rear the full-width mild bar now contains an illuminated brand on the tailgate.
Anticipate this new flagship to be accompanied by a equally good-looking price ticket, which is able to push the Spanish model additional upmarket. The outdated VZ5 was priced at €61,000 (A$108,046) in Germany, giving it an identical market positioning to the RSQ3.
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