2026 Cupra Formentor price and specs

The Cupra Formentor range is now the most expansive it's ever been in Australia, with five powertrains available, including an exclusive five-cylinder flagship.

The range is kicked off by a new-for-2026 mild-hybrid 'S' variant at the bottom of the lineup, priced at $53,990 drive-away nationally.

The V, VZe plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and VZx variants carry over, with the V's drive-away price rising by $5500 and the VZx costing $4200 more than before.

The five-cylinder VZ5 – which borrows its engine from the iconic Audi RS3 – is due to arrive in either late 2026 or early 2027. Just 4000 units will be produced globally, with fewer than 100 destined for Australia.

Outside, the Formentor features Cupra's 'shark-nose' front end and its fleet-wide triangular daytime running lights, while the redesigned rear end incorporates an illuminated Cupra logo. Most variants also sport fresh alloy wheel designs.

Inside, Cupra has fitted a 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system and backlit climate and volume controls, along with its 'Supersport' steering wheel with integrated start/stop and drive mode buttons as standard.

Powertrain-wise, the range-opening Formentor S features a 48V mild-hybrid system mated to a 1.5-litre engine producing 110kW of power, with drive sent through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission to the front wheels.

The Formentor V, meanwhile, continues to use a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, albeit with an increased power output of 150kW, up from 140kW. It still utilises a seven-speed dual-clutch auto and all-wheel drive.

The largest upgrade, however, is found with the Formentor VZe PHEV. It offers Cupra's second-generation PHEV technology, giving it a maximum power output of 200kW, up from 180kW, along with DC fast-charging capability.

It now has a claimed electric-only driving range of 114km based on WLTP testing, a drastic improvement over the old VZe's 58km claim on the NEDC cycle.

The performance-oriented VZx now boasts 245kW of power, up by 17kW on its predecessor, and its all-wheel drive system features a torque-vectoring rear differential, said to make it "more agile, more intuitive and more spirited in all conditions".

At the very top of the range will sit the more exclusive Formentor VZ5, which is powered by a 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine producing 287kW.

Additionally, Cupra continues to offer its optional Extreme Package for the Formentor VZe ($6500) and VZx ($7000), previously only available on the refreshed Leon. Highlights of the Extreme Package include carbon-fibre-backed sports bucket seats, unique upholstery, Akebono or Brembo performance brakes for the VZx and VZe respectively, matrix LED headlights, and dark gloss interior accents instead of copper.

Much of this equipment is fitted to the VZ5 as standard.

Pricing

Drivetrains and Efficiency

There are five powertrains available across the 2026 Cupra Formentor range.

Adding the Extreme Package to the VZx increases claimed fuel consumption to 8.5L/100km and CO2 emissions to 196g/km.

Dimensions

Servicing and Warranty

Cupra Australia backs its range with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, while its high-voltage PHEV batteries are covered for eight years or 160,000km. Servicing for the Formentor is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.

Safety

The Cupra Formentor has a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted by Euro NCAP in 2025.

Standard safety equipment highlights:

• 10 airbags, incl:
• • Front
  • Front-side
  • Rear-side
  • Curtain
  • Driver's knee
  • Front-centre (not available with Extreme Package or VZ5)
• Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
• Autonomous emergency braking
• • Pedestrian detection
  • Cyclist detection
• Autonomous parking assist
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Driver attention monitoring
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Lane-centring
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Safe exit assist
• Surround-view monitor
• Traffic sign recognition
• Tyre pressure monitoring

Standard Equipment

The Cupra Formentor is available in five trim levels.

2026 Cupra Formentor S equipment highlights:

• Mild-hybrid powertrain, front-wheel drive
• 18-inch black and silver 'Sonora' alloy wheels
• Space-saver spare wheel
• Metallic brake calipers
• Progressive steering
• Auto LED headlights
• Full-width rear LED light bar
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Puddle lights
• Gloss grey exterior accents
• Power-folding heated side mirrors with position memory
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• Illuminated front scuff plates
• Alloy pedals
• Copper interior accents
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Heated steering wheel
• Sports bucket front seats
• Dinamica black cloth upholstery with blue perforation
• 12-way power driver's seat with three-position memory
• 8-way manual front passenger seat
• Heated front seats
• 10.25-inch digital instrument display
• 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Bluetooth
• DAB+ digital radio
• 4 x USB-C ports
• Wireless phone charger
• 6-speaker sound system
• Interior ambient lighting
• Tri-zone climate control
• Hands-free power tailgate
• Launch control
• 3 drive modes:
• • Comfort
  • Performance
  • Individual
• Keyless entry

Formentor V adds:

• Four-cylinder turbo-petrol powertrain, all-wheel drive
• 19-inch black and copper 'Sandstorm' alloy wheels

Formentor VZe adds:

• Plug-in hybrid powertrain, front-wheel drive
• 19-inch black and copper 'Arctic' alloy wheels
• Tyre repair kit
• Black brake calipers
• Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) adaptive damping
• Copper exterior accents
• Customisable synthetic engine sound
• Dark grey leather-appointed upholstery
• 12-way power front passenger seat with three-position memory
• 12-speaker Sennheiser sound system
• PHEV-specific drive modes:
• • Electric
  • Hybrid
• CUPRA drive mode

Formentor VZx adds:

• Four-cylinder turbo-petrol powertrain, all-wheel drive
• 19-inch black and copper 'Hailstorm' forged alloy wheels
• Space-saver spare wheel
• Electro-hydraulic torque vectoring rear differential
• Quad black exhaust tips
• Drift drive mode

Formentor VZ5 adds:

• Five-cylinder turbo-petrol powertrain, all-wheel drive
• 20-inch black and copper 'VZ5' forged alloy wheels
• 6-piston Akebono copper front brake calipers
• Matrix Ultra LED headlights
• Flared wheel arches
• Carbon-fibre front splitter
• Carbon-fibre rear bumper insert
• Quad copper exhaust tips
• Sabelt CUP sports bucket front seats with carbon-fibre backs
• Enceladus Grey synthetic leather and Dinamica cloth upholstery
• Panoramic sunroof

The all-wheel drive V, VZx, and VZ5 all get an off-road drive mode with hill descent control.

Options

Two option packs are available for the Cupra Formentor.

Leather and Sound Package ($2200), available for S and V, adds:

• Dark Grey leather-appointed upholstery
• 12-way power front passenger seat with three-position memory
• 12-speaker Sennheiser sound system

Extreme Package, available for VZe ($6500) and VZx ($7000), adds:

• 4-piston Brembo copper front brake calipers (VZe only)
• 6-piston Akebono copper front brake calipers (VZx only)
• Matrix Ultra LED headlights
• Sabelt CUP sports bucket front seats with carbon-fibre backs
• Enceladus Grey synthetic leather and Dinamica cloth upholstery
• Gloss-grey interior accents

A panoramic sunroof is available on all Formentor models, bar the VZ5 where it's standard, for an additional $2000.

Colours

Nine colours are available across the Cupra Formentor range. The more exclusive VZ5 isn't available in Glacial White, Magnetic Tech, Fiord Blue, and Graphene Grey.

2026 Cupra Formentor colours:

• Glacial White
• Magnetic Tech
• Fiord Blue
• Midnight Black
• Graphene Grey: $620
• Dark Void: $620 ($790 for VZ5)
• Century Bronze Matte (VZe, VZx and VZ5 only): $2650 ($3300 for VZ5)
• Magnetic Tech Matte (VZe, VZx and VZ5 only): $2650 ($3300 for VZ5)
• Enceladus Grey Matte (VZe, VZx and VZ5 only): $2650 ($3300 for VZ5)

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