With this Formentor, the story of the CUPRA brand began in earnest. It's difficult to forge your own identity when you've spent most of your time helping to define performance models from another brand, in this case SEAT. But with this car, the whole 'Iberian Alfa Romeo' thing started to make some sort of sense.
After all, the Formentor is (potentially) fast, practical, interesting to look at and you might even think it to be a touch exotic, especially in this usefully updated form. Whether you actually get what's been promised here - essentially a Porsche Macan, a BMW X4 or a Mercedes GLC Coupe distilled down into something more affordable - is a judgement you might actually rather enjoy making. We're not quite convinced, but we have seen enough to feel hopeful about the CUPRA brand's future. Can there really be 'latin spirit in every one'? If the marque can continue to deliver that, there's a place for it in the market.

Adaptive cruise control with follow-to-stop and speed limiter

KESSY Advanced - Keyless start, keyless entry with SAFELOCK

10.25" digital cockpit and configurable dashboard

Pre-crash front and rear seat belt tensioner, window closure and hazard lights

Gloss black roof rails and window surrounds

Start/stop system with regenerative braking

Electronic locking differential and dynamic traction support

Electrically adjustable front seats with lumbar support and memory function

Advanced lane assist with semi-automatic vehicle control in a medical emergency and traffic jam assist

Forward collision warning with automatic braking

Brake control system - ESC and brake booster

Three zone climate control with control panel in rear

LED front fog lamps with cornering function

Electrically adjustable heated and folding door mirrors with memory function

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

CUPRA Formentor

1.5 TSI 150 V3 5dr