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About the Cupra Formentor
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Cupra Formentor is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $50,690 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the V variant and topping out at $66,115 for the VZX Launch Edition.
There are 5 variants of the Formentor available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2022.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (140kW/400Nm) and electric motor (180kW/400Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 7-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2022 Formentor is offered with a 5 year, 100,000 km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2023 Cupra Formentor VZx reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
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Power to Weight
84.44 - 135.39 kW/t
65.75 kW/t
196.8 kW/t
Boot Space
345 - 450 litres
150 litres
971 litres
Fuel Efficiency
1.9 - 7.7 L/100km
0.9 L/100km
11.3 L/100km
Vehicle Range
714 - 2,105 km
400 km
10,000 km
Price
$50,690 - $66,115
$26,790
$141,300
Warranty (Years)
5 years
2 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km - Unlimited
80,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 3 years
1 year
3 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
12.8 kWh
0.2 kWh
80 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
3.6 kW
3.6 kW
11 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
58 km
58 km
666 km
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Cupra Formentor News
2022 Cupra Formentor Reviews
2022 Cupra Formentor Price
V
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $0 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $50,690 |
VZ
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $0 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $53,790 |
VZE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $0 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $60,990 |
VZx
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $0 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $61,490 |
Vzx Launch Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $66,115 |
*excl. on-roads
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2022 Cupra Formentor Specs
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2022 Cupra Formentor Boot Space
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2022 Cupra Formentor Fuel Economy
| Cupra Formentor | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | - |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 7.0 L/100km |
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Cupra Formentor FAQs
The cheapest Cupra Formentor is the V that starts from $0.
The most expensive Cupra Formentor is the Vzx Launch Edition that starts from $66,115.
The best towing capacity of a Cupra Formentor is null kg offered by the following variants: V, VZ, VZE, VZx and Vzx Launch Edition.
The largest Cupra Formentor is the VZ which measures 1839mm wide, 4446mm in length and sits 1520mm tall.
The most powerful Cupra Formentor is the VZx which has 228kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Cupra Formentor is built in Spain and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Cupra Formentor is the VZx which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Cupra Formentor may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Electric.