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

Production starts in Barcelona in early 2026, bringing a right-hand-drive edition to new markets.

Overview

  • Output is confirmed at 287 kW (390 PS) and 480 Nm from the 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder.
  • A seven-speed DSG and all-wheel drive include an integrated torque-splitter with lateral torque control.
  • Production is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026 at Cupra’s Barcelona facility.
  • The facelifted Formentor range is due in Australia around March 2026, with the VZ5 arriving locally in the latter stages of 2026.
  • Pricing and final allocations have not been announced, and Carscoops reports North America will not receive the model.