Anthony Crawford
2026 Cupra Formentor VZ5 review: Quick drive
Five-cylinder theatrics on the road from Barcelona to Montserrat in the fastest and most powerful Formentor ever built was always going to be fun.
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2027 Cupra Formentor - Vz5 Abt Edition
2.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4
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Overview
Variant
Vz5 Abt Edition
Body type
SUV
Engine size
2.5 L
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
9.3 / 100 km
Power and torque
287kW / 480Nm
591km
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Suspension: yes
Illuminated Entry System
Logo Projection: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Facial Gesture Control
Location: Front
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
Mirrorlink Wireless Connection: yes
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
AI-Powered: yes
Navigational Systems
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Screen Size (in): 12.90
Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Semi-Automatic Park & Perpendicular
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Camera
Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Driving History Analysis: yes
Find My Car: yes
Months Subscription Included: 12
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Speed Alert: yes
Theft Alert: yes
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Breakdown Assistance: yes
Concierge Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 229
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Engine (cc): 2480
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: D4Y
Engine (L): 2.5
Number of Cylinders: 5
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 98
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
Main Capacity (L): 55
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 12.1
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 12.90
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 591
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 367
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 10.8
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 9.3
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 30
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 25
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 4.2
Maximum Speed (km/h): 280
Maximum Speed (mph): 174
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 390
Maximum Power (kW): 287
Maximum Torque (Nm): 480
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2250
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 9.3
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Selection: Automatic
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Front
Front Type: Electronic
Transmission
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Manufacturer Name: DSG
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 7
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Painted Calipers: yes
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Heated: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 97
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Performance Tires: yes
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 97
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Performance Tires: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 20
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 20
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: Mqb-Evo
Wheelbase Type: Short
Black Trim
Around Side Windows: yes
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 14.5
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 410
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
Front Track (in): 62.5
Front Track (mm): 1587
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.2
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 158
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
Overall Height (in): 59.3
Overall Height (mm): 1505
Overall Length (in): 176.5
Overall Length (mm): 4484
Overall Width (in): 72.9
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 78.4
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 1992
Overall Width (mm): 1852
Rear Track (in): 61.5
Rear Track (mm): 1561
Wheelbase (in): 105.6
Wheelbase (mm): 2681
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 42.3
Front Headroom (mm): 1075
Rear Headroom (in): 38.8
Rear Headroom (mm): 986
Front Hip Room (in): 55.5
Front Hip Room (mm): 1409
Rear Hip Room (in): 53.6
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1362
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: Front Fog Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Matrix: yes
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Windshield Wipers
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2140
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4718
Kerb Weight Includes Driver: yes
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1701
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3750
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Power (W): 390
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Other
Number of Speakers: 12
Subwoofer: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Door Sill Protector
Illuminated: yes
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Alloy Look
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look & Synthetic Leather
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 10
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Integrated: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Jam Assist: yes
Traffic Sign Response: yes
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Type: Sensor & Camera
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 2
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 2
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 3
Rear Control For Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
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