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Cupra Revives Formentor VZ5 in 4,000-Unit Run, Production Begins in 2026

Cupra frames the return as a last-chance five-cylinder flagship before Euro 7 constraints.

Overview

  • Cupra confirms a limited global batch of 4,000 units incorporating the 2024 facelift for its top Formentor variant.
  • Powertrain details: 2.5-liter turbo five-cylinder with 390 PS and 480 Nm, seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and all-wheel drive with an integrated torque splitter.
  • Production is scheduled to start in Barcelona in the first quarter of 2026 following development at the same site.
  • The model will be offered in right-hand-drive for the first time, expanding availability to right-hand-drive markets.
  • Official pricing has not been released; German outlets estimate around €75,000, and the prior 7,000-unit run ended in 2023.