8.1
2024 Cupra Formentor VZe review
The plug-in hybrid Formentor may not be the obvious option, but those wanting an fun electrified SUV could be onto a winner... for a price.
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/clu90ghlg0000882y0xdk2i5v.png)
James Wong
BMW Alpina XD3 vs Cupra Formentor Comparison
BMW Alpina XD3
Cupra Formentor
Deal Available!
2024 BMW Alpina
XD3
vs
2024 Cupra
Formentor
Select Variants...
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
0.0
NA
8.1
0.0
Based on the BMW Alpina XD3
Based on the Cupra Formentor VZe PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Fun
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
68L
435 to 462 km
40L - 55L
76 to 424 km
Warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$109,900 - $114,900
$51,990 - $66,490
See what others have paid
Save with CarExpert
CarExpert's Take
NA
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp looks will turn heads
- Focused on fun with PHEV efficiency
- Still thrifty on fuel as conventional hybrid
Misses
- Getting pricey
- Isn't as fast or fun as VZx
- Still requires option packs
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 (+$1,679)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$4,109)
NA
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
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
Gallery
NA
Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2993 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TWIN TURBO 6 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 245kW - 261kW | 110kW - 228kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 4200 - 5450 | |
| Torque | ||
| 700Nm - 730Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.5 | 9.3 - 12.2 | |
