Overview

• Cupra confirms a limited global run of 4,000 VZ5 units with manufacturing scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026.
• The VZ5 returns with a 2.5‑litre turbocharged five‑cylinder engine around 287 kW (390 hp), all‑wheel drive and a seven‑speed dual‑clutch transmission.
• Right‑hand‑drive production opens access for the UK and Australia, with Cupra Australia confirming a late‑2026 showroom arrival locally, subject to final allocation.
• Official performance figures for the facelifted model are pending, though the 2022 VZ5 with similar outputs was quoted at 0–100 km/h in 4.2 seconds.
• Design and hardware upgrades include unique 20‑inch wheels, wider arches, copper‑accented diagonal exhaust outlets, CUPBucket seats, and the facelift’s new ‘Shark Nose’ with tri‑triangular LED lighting.