The Cupra Formentor will receive its first renewal at the end of 2023

Cupra as an independent brand became a reality at the beginning of 2018. As usual in these transitions, at the beginning, it had a reduced range that, basically, were sports versions of Seat models such as the Ateca or the León. This was maintained until 2020 when the turning point occurred that turned the brand of Spanish origin into what it is today. We are talking about the arrival of the Formentor, a model developed exclusively for Cupra.

The success of this model was immediate; In fact, today it is still by far the one with the most demand for the brand and is in the Top 20 registrations in our country. And we are not talking about an 'affordable' model such as the Dacia Sandero or the 'relative' of the Formentor, the Seat Arona, but its price starts above 33,000 euros.



Hence, in Cupra, they pay special attention to this model and they are not going to let more time pass than necessary before updating it. And for the first time, the images captured by SH Proshots photographers clear up some of the doubts we had regarding his image. Of course, there are no surprises, since the most important change will take place on the front, which acquires more rounded shapes and is very similar to those released by the Tavascan.

On the back, there are more unknowns, since the camouflage is more abundant in that area, although there are no significant changes in the design. What's more, they will most likely be reduced to a new distribution of the functions of the rear lights and modifications to the bumper, along with some minor changes.

This will be inside the new Cupra Formentor

At the moment we do not have photos of the cabin. It is possible that in it we will find some features in common with the Tavascan, although it will not be as minimalist as the electric SUV; What's more, it is not at all ruled out that Cupra, like other brands of the Volkswagen Group, chooses to recover some physical controls, such as those of the air conditioning. For the rest, it will receive an update to the connectivity and infotainment system, new upholstery, and a redesigned steering wheel.

Since this is an update and not an all-new generation, you shouldn't expect any major changes to the chassis or bodywork. The range of engines will be modified both in the sense of the available offer and in the improvement of the efficiency of the versions that are maintained.

We say this because the Formentor has an exceptionally wide range. The offer begins with the ever-compliant 150 hp 1.5 TSI petrol engine, available with both a manual gearbox and a seven-speed DSG automatic transmission. This version is one of the most popular in the range, something that is not surprising at all since it perfectly covers the needs of any type of customer.

At the same height is the 150 hp 2.0 TDI diesel, which could well be one of the victims. It is positioned as the ideal option for those people who do many kilometers.

Up to 390 hp

Let's continue with the gasoline offer, which today continues with a 190 hp 2.0 TSI with front-wheel drive. It is followed by the intermediate configuration of this two-liter block, this time with 245 hp and four-wheel drive. And just above, the excellent 310 CV version, which precedes one of the great protagonists of the Formentor range: the VZ5 with the mythical 2.5 five-cylinder engine that, for the occasion, yields 390 CV.

And there is even more, this time also with the Zero label. These are plug-in hybrids with 204 and 245 hp, both with a 1.4 TSI gasoline block and an electric motor, always with front axle drive. These versions will probably receive the update of the Volkswagen Group's PHEV system, which includes the replacement of the veteran 1.4 blocks with the most recent 1.5, in addition to using a new battery capable of providing an electric range of around 100 kilometers.

The new Formentor will hit the market in 2024, probably after the Tavascan, scheduled for the beginning of the year.




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