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.
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James Wong
Cupra Formentor vs MG HS Comparison
Cupra Formentor
MG HS
2024 Cupra
Formentor
vs
2024 MG
HS
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.1
7.6
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Based on the Cupra Formentor VZe PHEV
Based on the MG HS PHEV ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Fun
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L - 55L
76 to 424 km
55L
94 to 523 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$51,990 - $66,490
$28,990 - $45,990
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CarExpert's Take
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
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Good EV range
- Plush, roomy cabin
- Seven-year warranty
Misses
- Average fuel economy
- Laggy infotainment
- No AWD option available
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
NA
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
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
The MG HS is available in the following colours:
- York White
- Surfing Blue metallic
- Black Pearl metallic
- New Pearl White metallic
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Brixton Blue Metallic
- Sterling Silver Metallic (Plus EV)
- Diamond Red Metallic (Plus EV)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1490 - 1995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 228kW | 119kW - 168kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5450 | 5300 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 400Nm | 250Nm - 360Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1700 - 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 12.2 | 10.3 | |
