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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.
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James Wong
BMW X4 vs Cupra Formentor Comparison
BMW X4
Cupra Formentor
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2024 BMW
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2024 Cupra
Formentor
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the BMW X4
Based on the Cupra Formentor VZe PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
65L
501 to 689 km
40L - 55L
76 to 424 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$88,600 - $185,200
$51,990 - $66,490
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CarExpert's Take
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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 | ||
Colours Available
Alpine White is the standard paint colour, with the following metallic finishes optional on the core X4 range:
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Piemont Red
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue
The palette is slightly different on the M Competition, with the following finishes a no-cost option:
- Alpine White
- Sao Paulo Yellow
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- M Marina Bay Blue
- M Toronto Red
- M Brooklyn Grey
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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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2998 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 110kW - 228kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6250 | 4200 - 5450 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2750 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 11 | 9.3 - 12.2 | |
