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Cupra Revives Formentor VZ5 With Audi Five-Cylinder in 4,000-Unit Run

The 4,000-unit flagship will enter production in early 2026 with right-hand-drive availability.

Overview

  • The VZ5 pairs Audi’s 2.5-litre turbo five-cylinder (287 kW/480 Nm) with a seven-speed DSG and all-wheel drive featuring an integrated torque splitter.
  • Production is scheduled to start in the first quarter of 2026 at Cupra’s Martorell plant in Barcelona.
  • Right-hand-drive builds are confirmed, opening allocations for the UK and Australia for the first time.
  • Cupra Australia says the refreshed Formentor range arrives around March 2026, with a limited VZ5 allocation due in the latter half of 2026.
  • U.S. availability is not expected, and market-specific pricing and exact allocations have not been announced.