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Brand New CUPRA Formentor 1.5 eHybrid 204 V1 5dr DSG

From £4495 Advance payment

Featured specification

Standard specification

Driver Convenience

10.25" digital cockpit and configurable dashboardAdaptive cruise control with follow-to-stop and speed limiter
Advanced driver alert systemDriving profile selection
Dynamic road sign displayEmergency steering support with turn assist
Forward collision warning with automatic brakingFront and rear parking sensors
Full link phone integrationLane assist
Media system with navigation, 12.9" touchscreen display, voice control, 7 speakers, DAB, steering wheel mounted controlsProgressive steering
RPM, trip computer, outside temp gauge, instrument light brightness, low fuel warning light, lights on reminder, gearshift indicatorService interval indicator
Start/stop system with regenerative brakingVoice control system
Wired Android AutoWireless apple carplay
Wireless phone charger 

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

10 amp mode 2 charging cable32 amp mode 3 charging cable
CUPRA sport suspensionElectronic locking differential and dynamic traction support

Entertainment

2 front and 2 rear USB type C sockets 

Exterior Features

3D LED rear lightsAuto dimming rear view mirror
Body colour door handlesBody coloured bumpers
Dark grey wing mirrorDaytime running light with automatic headlight control and coming home feature
Door panel ambient lightingDynamic headlight range control
Electric front/rear windowsElectrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors
Gloss black roof rails and window surroundsHigh beam assist
LED 3rd brake lightLED front fog lamps with cornering function
LED HeadlightsLED Taillights with dynamic indicator
Rain sensing wipersRear fog lights
Rear side wing doorsRear wash/wipe
Tinted rear windowsWelcome lights (within exterior mirror housing)

Interior Features

12V socket2 front and 2 rear reading lights
3 seat bench in 2nd row60/40 split rear bench seat with armrest and mechanical seat release
Black headliningBlack interior roof lining
Cupra sports pedalsDust/pollen filter
Front and rear head restraintsFront centre armrest
Heated supersports multifunction leather steering wheel with satellite buttons and gear shift paddlesHeight/reach adjust steering wheel
Illuminated aluminium doorstepsIlluminated interior front door sills
Illuminated sunvisor with mirrorInterior ambient lighting
IsofixManually adjustable height and lumbar support for front seats
PVC/Cloth upholstery with copper stitching + Sport seatsSatellite steering wheel
Single front passenger seatStorage pockets on rear of front seats
Three zone climate control with control panel in rear 

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all rear seatsABS
Brake control system - ESC and brake boosterChild proof door locks
Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag de-activationElectronic parking brake
Front and rear disc brakesFront side curtain airbags
Hill hold controlPublic e-call
Seat belt reminder for front and rear seatsTyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Anti theft alarm systemCentral locking system Keyless Go
Locking wheel bolts 

Trim

Copper and aluminium interior detailing 

Wheels

18" Sonora machined silver alloy wheelsBreakdown and tool kit
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Technical specification

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty70Battery Capacity in kWh25.8
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)150Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW11Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)26
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change10-80Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW50
Battery TypeLithium-ionCharging Port LocationLeft Side Front
Coupler/Connector TypeType 2Maximum Charging Rate - kW50
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage100000Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years5
Usable Battery Capacity25.8WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH19.5
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL18WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH4.2
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL4.2WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb16.2
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb3.8WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb124
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH115WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL125
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb77WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH71.4
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL77.6 

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro EmissionsEURO 6 

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High139WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High108
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low138WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium106
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb9WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH10
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL9 

Engine and Drive Train

CamshaftDOHCCatalytic ConvertorTrue
CC1498Compression Ratio11.5:1
Cylinder LayoutIN-LINECylinders4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)74.5Cylinders - Stroke (mm)85.9
Engine LayoutFRONT TRANSVERSEFuel DeliveryTURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Gears6 SPEEDNumber of Valves16
TransmissionSEMI-AUTO 

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb5.4WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High6.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High4.8WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low6.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium4.7WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb52.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High46.3WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High58.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low46.3WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium60.1
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb0.4WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH0.5
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL0.4WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb706.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH565WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL706.2

General

Alternative Fuel QualifyingTrueBadge Engine CC1.5
Badge Power204Coin DescriptioneHybrid
Coin SeriesV1Service Interval Frequency - Months24
Service Interval Mileage18600Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage90000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years5Vehicle Homologation ClassM1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)7.9Engine Power - BHP204
Engine Power - KW150Engine Power - PSTrue
Engine Power - RPM5000Engine Torque - LBS.FT258
Engine Torque - MKG35.7Engine Torque - NM350
Engine Torque - RPM1500Top Speed130

Test Cycles

Emissions Test CycleWLTPRDE Certification LevelRDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?TrueTyre Size Front245/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear245/45 R18Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel StyleSONORAWheel Type18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height1537Length4451
Wheelbase2679Width1839

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)40Gross Vehicle Weight2190
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)345Max. Loading Weight548
Max. Towing Weight - Braked1700Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked750
Minimum Kerbweight1642No. of Seats5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb10.8
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Independent review

Review courtesy of Car and Driving

CUPRA Formentor e-HYBRID

We like the improved CUPRA Formentor. But will it be as appealing in e-HYBRID PHEV form? Jonathan Crouch takes a look.

Ten Second Review

The CUPRA performance brand struck out on its own with the Formentor, a lively Spanish take on the mid-sized performance SUV concept. This Coupe-Crossover will be a rare sight on our roads - and even rarer in this PHEV e-HYBRID plug-in form, but in this improved form, it deserves serious consideration from anyone prioritising efficiency and wanting something just a little different in this segment.

Background

When in 2018, Spanish maker SEAT announced that CUPRA would become a stand-alone brand, we were first served up merely a performance variant of the Iberian maker's Ateca Crossover. This Formentor model in contrast, launched in 2021, was a completely new design - well almost anyway. It did share a platform and some mechanicals with the Ateca, but everything else felt much more bespoke. Now, SEAT wants CUPRA to mean more, creating, in its words, 'a range of unique, sophisticated performance models designed to captivate car enthusiasts'. The idea here, says the company, is 'to create cars not founded in nostalgia but rooted in the present'. Presumably, that's meant to be a dig at directly competing brands like Alfa Romeo and MINI. But can those kinds of ambitions be realised with the extra weight and complexity of a PHEV system on board? Let's check out this much improved Formentor e-Hybrid and find out.

Driving Experience

There are two front-driven e-Hybrid PHEV plug-in derivatives, both now usefully improved and offering either 204 or 272PS. In both cases, a 150PS 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine (up from 1.4-litres before) is mated to a 6-speed DSG auto gearbox and an 85kW electric motor powered by a now-larger 19.7kWh lithium-ion battery with a WLTP-rated all-electric driving range now quoted at 70 miles - nearly double that of the previous 13.0kWh version of this model. Which of course you won't get anywhere near if you explore the quoted all-electric top speed of 80mph or start trying to throw the thing around too much (an extra kerb weight addition of up to 60kgs over a conventionally-engined Formentor discourages you from doing that anyway). There's a set of drive modes - 'Comfort', 'Sport' and 'CUPRA', the latter for those red mist moments. These set-ups determine throttle response, gearshift timings from the DSG 7-speed auto, steering feel and the level of artificial engine noise you'll want pumped into the cabin. An extra 'Individual' menu option allows you to set your own parameters if you don't like the pre-set ones.

Design and Build

There are no significant visual changes differentiating this PHEV variant from other Formentors. As with the latest CUPRA Leon e-Hybrid, this updated Formentor e-Hybrid gets the brand's latest 'shark nose' front end that sees the car gain a broader grille and triangular-shaped LED headlights. The rear CUPRA badge is now illuminated. As before, the Formentor sits a little lower than most other performance SUVs and Crossovers. In fact, it's a full 150mm lower than the Ateca that it is based on and only 50mm higher than the CUPRA Leon hatchback. In terms of size, think Volvo XC40 or Audi Q3, but it has more pavement presence than either of those two cars, the design emphasis being on a long bonnet, which coupled with the lower height, gives the car a very dynamic appearance - and one that is completely distinctive. Inside, the main change with this updated model is the adoption of a larger 12.9-inch central touchscreen which runs new operating software. The touch-sensitive slider controls for temperature and volume are now back-lit too. And the cabin materials are more environmentally-conscious; the cloth upholstery on the optional bucket seats is, for instance, now made from a 73% vegan textile. As before, there's lots of brushed, dark aluminium with copper accents. And a fully-customisable 10-inch digital instrument binnacle; sitting behind a flat-bottomed steering wheel that houses both the engine start button and the 'CUPRA' driving mode buttons. There's the usual stubby VW Group auto gear lever. And a lovely orange LED strip that circumnavigates the top of the dash, flowing into the doors. The rear seat could comfortably take a couple of adults - but three would be tight. And out back, there's a 345-litre boot (down in size from the 420-litre space you get in the conventionally-engined models). With the seats folded, the e-Hybrid's total capacity is 1,370-litres.

Market and Model

Prices for the Formentor e-Hybrid start from around £41,500 from this updated model's launch and there's a wide choice of four trim levels, 'V1', 'V2', 'V3', 'VZ1', 'VZ2' and 'VZ3'. The name VZ comes from the word 'Veloz' in Spanish, translating as 'Speed' or 'Fast'. Even with base 'V1' trim, customers get quite a lot: 18-inch alloy wheels, a 12-inch infotainment touchscreen with connected navigation, a 10-inch digital driver binnacle, LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, Adaptive Cruise Control, a wireless smartphone charger, a leather steering wheel and rear parking sensors. With the 'VZ2', you also get 19-inch wheels, a powered tailgate, a heated steering wheel and a rear view camera. From 'VZ2' trim upwards, there's leather upholstery, powered front bucket seats, leather trim for the dash and doors. There's also a 'Safety and Driving Pack', which gives you Dynamic road sign display, High Beam Assist, Side Assist (effectively a blind spot monitor), Exit Assist (offering audible and visual warnings of approaching traffic when opening doors), Lane Change Assist and Emergency Assist. The 'VZ3' adds 19-inch 'Exclusive' copper/black alloy wheels and Brembo brakes.

Cost of Ownership

Both these improved Formentor e-Hybrid derivatives boast a WLTP-rated all-electric driving range of up to 70 miles (up from 34 miles before). Of course, in deciding the budgetary case for this PHEV CUPRA, you will of course need to factor in charging costs, but if you get your charging regime right on off-peak electricity that'll hopefully cost pennies rather than pounds to consume, these bills shouldn't be too great. The combined range of the petrol and electric motor is around 660 miles, making a plug-in Formentor an ideal comfortable car for the really long journeys that would probably defeat full-EV Crossovers in this class like, say, a Lexus UX 300e or a BMW iX1 - or CUPRA's own Born EV. And the electrified version of this CUPRA will charge much quicker than a full-EV: powering a PHEV Formentor up from a domestic socket would take around five hours, but using a garage wallbox, you'll be able to reduce your charging time period to around three and a half hours. Bear in mind that only a single Mode 3 charging cable is included as standard. The quoted WLTP combined cycle fuel return for a Formentor e-HYBRID 204PS model is up to 235.4mpg. For the 'VZ' 272PS e-Hybrid variant, it's up to 188.3mpg. These are pie-in-the-sky figures of course. If you don't charge your Formentor e-Hybrid much and use a little of throttle, you'll be burning plenty of fuel - and possibly getting through quite a few sets of front tyres too.

Summary

CUPRA has tried to do something quite difficult here. Namely, take a lot of existing mechanicals and create something genuinely interesting and different from them, a particularly hard job in a market already awash with crossover clones. But, with this improved Formentor, they've very nearly managed it. And this car certainly adds up in e-Hybrid guise. It looks distinctive, it drives well and the cabin is classily trimmed - lighting up beautifully at night. Plus there's all the kudos of owning a performance brand none of your friends will have heard of, yet a car with a completely proven set of underpinnings which in the case of this PHEV, promise the prospect of rare filling station visits. The now-enhanced e-Hybrid hardware adds a bit of extra weight, but unless you're really throwing the thing around, you won't really notice that. What you will notice is that this car has real character and identity. With this car, the whole 'Iberian Alfa Romeo' thing finally starts to make some sort of sense.

Performance
60%
Handling
70%
Comfort
70%
Space
60%
Styling
80%
Build
70%
Value
60%
Equipment
70%
Economy
70%
Depreciation
60%
Insurance
50%

Find a dealer

This vehicle is available at Motability branches.