CUPRA Formentor spotted testing with the RS3 engine – 400HP anyone?

[Cbmorgan365]

I see what you mean. There aren’t many similar cars at that price, the equivalent Audi RS3 Sportback 400 PS is just under £50k in the UK but isn’t as practical. For the Formentor you’re getting a car that can do it all, plus you won’t see many of them which I think is a good thing, so I think the price is justifiable. Others may not see it the same way and that’s the challenge Cupra will have.

 

[Syphon]

I wouldn't hold our breaths on this coming to the UK sadly.

 

[Cbmorgan365]

Really? Why not? A lot of people would be interested in this.

 

[Seriously?]

I mean would you think 55k would be worth as the that is proper premium badge territory.

£55K - Isn't that around Audi SQ5 territory?

 

[Syphon]

If they make it it will be in small numbers I'd expect and the RHD production costs may not make it economically viable for CUPRA.

I'd certainly be interested in one if they did but we'd have to get a pretty big list of names together of people who would be serious in buying one and petition CUPRA to make it happen.

 

[Dovla_ktm]

Saw brochure today at my Cupra dealer, production is planned for July and it will be stated 390 hp. No prices yet.
They told me it will probably be limited quantities.

 

[Peyton]

Interesting setup of exhausts. I don't like it. Not sure if they are copper accented as well.

Are these rims available on any other car, they look to be copper accented. If they are specific to this RS3 engine version, it looks very likely RS3 engine version is coming rather soon.

BTW. not sure why is the car camouflaged. I wouldn't expect bodywork changes.

 

[Seriously?]

It's the Mickey Mouse Edition - didn't you notice the ears??
You're right about the exhausts; was it Porsche who did a similar thing with one of their models?

 

[AndrewJB]

Might consider a 2.5T as my new dog carrier.

 

[Gregums]

Its happening, confirmed by Cupra UK MD in Top Gear interview about the El-Born 'push to pass' gimic.

Cupra’s El-Born hot hatch will have a push-to-pass boost button

Spanish cousin to the VW ‘ID.3 R’ will have an overtaking trick up its, um, sleeve

www.topgear.com

 

[Yaz2010]

Thats great news. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Syphon]

He doesn't say it's coming to the UK (which currently it isn't).

Scott