Cupra has revealed pricing and details for the overhauled 2026 Formentor range, bringing a sharper design, expanded powertrain lineup, and next-generation electrified tech to Australia. The Formentor is the brand’s first model developed entirely in-house and arriving as its most advanced version yet.
Designed and built in Barcelona, this updated model has been tailored for Australian roads and expectations. The orders for this crossover SUV are open now, and the first deliveries will begin in late May 2026.
Pricing and variants
| Variants | Pricing (before on-roads) | Pricing (driveaway) |
|---|---|---|
| Cupra Formentor S Mild-hybrid (New) | $49,990 | $53,990 |
| Cupra Formentor V | $57,490 | $61,990 |
| Cupra Formentor VZe Hybrid | $68,990 | $74,490 |
| Cupra Formentor VZx | $69,990 | $74,990 |
| Cupra Formentor VZ5 (Limited-run) | $94,990 | $101,990 |
The S (new), V, and VZe trims are the daily drivers, VZx is the performance hero, and the VZ5 is the flagship, collector’s item.
Powertrain and performance details
The refreshed Cupra Formentor introduces four updated or new drivetrains and a flagship, limited-edition model. The updated range spans efficiency, performance, and electrification.
Formentor S – 110kW Mild Hybrid
- New entry-level variant
- Features a 48V mild-hybrid system
- Focused on smooth, efficient everyday driving
Formentor V – 150kW AWD
- Power increased from 140kW to 150kW
- Designed to balance performance with all-wheel-drive capability
Formentor VZe – 200kW Plug-in Hybrid (Gen2)
- Power increased to 200kW
- DC fast charging added
- Battery capacity nearly doubled
- Electric range jumps from ~50km to 100km+
This positions the VZe as a more usable and engaging PHEV for Australian buyers.
Formentor VZx – 245kW AWD
- Gains 17kW more power
- Adds a torque vectoring rear differential for the first time
- Improved agility, responsiveness, and overall driving dynamics
Formentor VZ5 – 287kW AWD
- The top-of-the-range, limited-run Formentor VZ5 with the 2.5L Turbo 5-cyl engine is now available for pre-order.
Exterior design details
The updated Formentor adopts Cupra’s latest design language, giving it a more assertive and premium look. Here are the key exterior highlights:
- New shark-nose front end
- Signature triangular daytime running lights
- Rear redesign with illuminated CUPRA logo
- Updated alloy wheel designs across the range
- Expanded colour palette, including premium and matte finishes
It now looks like a more distinctive, aggressive SUV that remains instantly recognisable.
Interior details
The Cupra Formentor’s cabin has been reworked to improve both usability and driver engagement. Here are the key interior and technology upgrades:
- Larger 12.9-inch infotainment screen
- Backlit climate and volume controls
- Standard CUPRA Supersport steering wheel with engine start button and Drive mode selector
- Dinamica upholstery standard on S and V
- Driver’s power seat with memory
- Optional front passenger power seat with memory
- Available Sennheiser premium audio system
The overall feel is more refined, tactile, and performance-oriented.
The optional Extreme Package expands
The Extreme Package is now available on VZx (for $7,000) and VZe (for $6,500), following its debut on the Leon. Here are its key inclusions:
- Sabelt CUP bucket seats with carbon fibre backs
- Enceladus Grey upholstery with Seaqual and Dinamica
- Performance brakes: Akebono (VZx) and Brembo (VZe)
- Matrix cascading headlights
- Dark gloss interior accents (replacing copper finishes)
This package sharpens both variants. VZe becomes one of the most dynamic PHEVs in its class, and VZx takes on a more track-focused edge.
Also read: 2026 Cupra Leon arrives with new hybrid variants
The bottom line
The 2026 Cupra Formentor range builds on an already successful formula, adding more power, more tech, and more electrification. It strengthens its position as a standout performance SUV in Australia’s increasingly competitive market with a broader lineup and sharper focus.
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