2026 Cupra Formentor: Updated SUV range priced for Australia

Cupra Australia has announced pricing and specifications for the updated Formentor SUV range ahead of the model's local arrival this month.

Headlining the updated range is a new mild-hybrid 'S' variant at the bottom of the lineup, which brings the Formentor's starting price to $53,990 drive-away nationally, down from $56,490 drive-away for the pre-update Formentor V.

The existing V, VZe plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and VZx variants have all been carried over, albeit with slight tweaks and price rises of roughly $5000, depending on the variant.

That gives the Formentor a total of five powertrains, including the flagship five-cylinder VZ5 that will arrive in Australia later this year.

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"This new Formentor range represents a major evolution for one of Cupra's most iconic models," Cupra Australia brand director Jerome Figuiere said.

"With new drivetrains, a bold design language and significant upgrades inside and out, it showcases exactly where Cupra is heading."

The range-opening Formentor S introduces 48V mild-hybrid tech to Cupra's small SUV for the first time, mated to a 1.5-litre engine producing 110kW of power. The S uses a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

The refreshed Formentor V, meanwhile, retains its 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 offers all-wheel drive.

The largest upgrade, however, has been applied to the Formentor VZe PHEV, now offering Cupra's second-generation PHEV technology. That gives it a maximum power output of 200kW, up from 180kW, along with DC fast-charging capability and a battery capacity that's "almost doubled".

Cupra says that gives it an electric-only driving range of "100km+", a drastic improvement over the outgoing VZe's 58km claim.

The performance-oriented VZx hasn't been neglected either, as it now boasts 245kW of power, up by 17kW on its predecessor. Its all-wheel drive system now also 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 is the more exclusive Formentor VZ5, which is powered by a 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine producing 287kW. This powerplant is borrowed from Audi, where it's employed in the RS3 and outgoing RSQ3.

Outside, the Formentor has received Cupra's 'shark-nose' front end with "distinctive" triangular daytime running lights, bringing it in line with the rest of the Spanish brand's current lineup.

Its redesigned rear end also now features an illuminated Cupra logo, while most variants get new 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.

Other highlights include Cupra's 'Dinamica' upholstery on the S and V variants, along with powered front seat adjustment with position memory. Sennheiser premium audio is also available, depending on the variant.

Additionally, Cupra has introduced 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 back 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.

The updated Formentor range will arrive in Australian showrooms in April 2026, ahead of customer deliveries commencing in late May. Deliveries of the flagship VZ5 are expected between December 2026 and March 2027.

2026 Cupra Formentor pricing is as follows:

Previous drive-away pricing for the Formentor VZe varied between different states and territories, ranging from $67,990 to $70,990 drive-away.

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