We were invited up to CUPRA HQ to take a first look at the new 2024 CUPRA Formentor, the brand’s new mid-life refresh for their biggest-selling model. We also took some photos for you, which you will find below, along with more in the media gallery.
We will have a full review coming soon when we get to drive the car, in the meantime let us know what you think in the comments below.
Yeah these were shipped over from Spain temporarily just as a preview. We'll be reviewing the UK spec cars soon.The steering wheel is on the wrong side for it to be a UK model
Thanks for the link. Looked at all the trims, compared with several web-Configurators on this (the wrong) side of the Channel - no clear conclusion.
That's a shame, yes members are usually more informed than dealers it seems!Thanks for the link. Looked at all the trims, compared with several web-Configurators on this (the wrong) side of the Channel - no clear conclusion.
Long story short... the only description that could match the interior I was asking about, is the
"CUP Bucket seats (carbon fibre backs) in textile Turbine and sides in PVC Enceladus grey" option.
It is mentioned in the brochure you linked (for VZ3 and for VZ First Edition), and also in the web-based Formentor configurators. However, neither the Brochure or the online show the seat/armrest/dashboard in light-color (probably Enceladus), but only in Black...
I asked two sales guys (at two different dealerships) with no success. In recent years I found out that I know better than them the specs and options of what they are selling.
The word on the street is SLOW
When the FL was announced, the information that there won't be a VZ5-FL was also forwarded.
It happens that the Formentor is the first car that I've driven so far in which I can see a good portion of the hood from my driving position. I'm 1.86m tall, I have the seat at the lowest position and quite far back (nobody would be sitting comfy behind my seat) - and still I can see the hood.
Those seats are the CUP bucket seats, with carbon back, and AFAIK those are only optional with the Extreme pack here on the continent, or optional on VZ3 and VZ-FE in UK. Also, have a look at the YT video I linked above - those are the same seats... The issue is that the reviewer mentions that they are quite uncomfortable for long trips.
Paint or wrap your bonnet matt black, it’s why some Police traffic cars have black bonnets.It happens that the Formentor is the first car that I've driven so far in which I can see a good portion of the hood from my driving position. I'm 1.86m tall, I have the seat at the lowest position and quite far back (nobody would be sitting comfy behind my seat) - and still I can see the hood.
What's the problem? you might ask... Well, on my way to work early every morning, for several km I drive towards East - sun reflection on the hood is very annoying. Obviously, driving back home in late afternoon I go West - sun reflection from the bonnet goes directly into driver's eyes.
It's a great reason for me to go for a matte color, especially since I find the Enceladus Grey a great looking paint - and of course, because I'm not planning to change my work too soon
