The 2026 Cupra Formentor VZ5 is a car that has a lot of personality. Cupra has built a car that will be a classic one day. They have built a car that has an Audi engine that is 5 cylinders and 2.5 liters. This car is hot, and will be here to embody gas engines for many years to come. The car also has a very wide gaping mouth which is the new shark design. The car is very easy to use digitally which means that the car has a very user friendly interface. All of these features combined mean that the car is going to be very easy and fun to drive.
The 5 Cylinder Engine
The Formentor VZ5 sits at the top of the Cupra range and the Cupra car and is built with a 2.5 L turbocharger engine. The engine has a very rare firing order of 1-2-4-5-3 which means that the car has a very unique and different exhaust. The new model has 390 hp and 480Nm of torque which means that the car will reach 100 kmh in only 4.2 seconds. The Formentor is one of the only cars that has an engine that has an insane power. The car is built with a very unique engine which means that all of the modern cars that have turbos are very boring and the power is inspired to push the car very fast. The car is built with paddles which means that the car is built for people to drive with a lot of torque and a very mechanical experience.
Refined Performance and Technical Specifications
To handle all that power, Cupra has provided the VZ5 with an advanced torque-splitting rear differential. This system can move power around the rear wheels individually, helping to tuck the nose into corners and virtually remove understeer. For even more involvement, the dedicated Drift Mode allows the car to be biased to the outside rear wheel for deliberate slides on the track. The 2026 version also sits 10mm lower than the standard Formentor, and receives a bespoke tune for the Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) system with 15 levels of adjustment on each damper. This allows the car to operate between a stiff, track-focused configuration, and an unexpectedly more accommodating set-up for around the city.
| Feature | Specification Details |
| Engine Type | 2.5L 5-Cylinder Turbocharged Petrol |
| Maximum Power | 390 HP (287 kW) |
| Peak Torque | 480 Nm |
| Transmission | 7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch |
| Drivetrain | 4Drive All-Wheel Drive with Torque Splitter |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h (Electronically Limited) |
| Braking System | 6-Piston Akebono Front Calipers |
Interior Innovation
The 2026 model updates touch every aspect of the ride from newly updated seats (developed with the help of professional racing drivers), to an updated 12.9 inch touchscreen with an updated OS (operating system), to higher quality materials (like the new copper stitching), and finally the new engine. All of these touch new premium atmosphere of the vehicle. As if the new changes weren’t already enough, the vehicle also comes equipped with an integrated 12 speaker Sennheiser Audio system to help block out the engine noise.
The Driving Experience: Precision Meets Emotion
Formentor VZ5 dominates its class with its outstanding driving agility and steering feel. The VZ5’s steering is well balanced and offered adequate feedback through the thin–rimmed leather steering wheel. The VZ5’s engine is larger than the four-cylinder VZ model, making the front-end even heavier, but the clever torque vectoring does an exceptional job at hiding the additional weight. In “Cupra” mode, the VZ5’s gear shifts are blistering, and an exhaust valve opens and closes to produce crackles and pops during deceleration The VZ5’s real strength, however, lies in its potential. The adaptive suspension is superb and is able to absorb rough and uneven surfaces even with the 20 inch wheels, and in “Comfort” mode the adaptive suspension is able to makes the VZ5 truly versatile and one of the rare performance vehicles that is truly capable of serving as the primary family vehicle.
Final Verdict: A Modern Combustion Icon
The 2026 Cupra Formentor VZ5 is more than just a crossover with a big engine. It is an automotive icon, and is a combination of emotional Spanish design, everyday utility, and Audi-sourced components. It is a rare combination and with a limited global run it will become one of the most sought after performance vehicles in the world. For those who prefer character and a split mechanical soul in a vehicle while valuing the VZ5 over the silent efficiency, it will become an automotive icon and a peak of the combustion engine overstretch era of the timeline.
FAQs
Q1 Will the Cupra Formentor VZ5 be offered in right hand drive?
With the 2026 model year, Cupra is adjusting the vehicle’s production, in turn, allocating the VZ5 to right-hand drive for the first time, meaning the vehicle will be able to be purchased in the UK and Australian markets.
Q2 How many VZ5’s will be made in total?
To retain exclusivity and the model’s value to collectors, the Cupra Formentor VZ5 will be a limited edition model, expecting to be producing 4,000 units globally.
Q3 What distinguishes the VZ5 from the standard Formentor VZ?
The VZ5 has a 2.5L five-cylinder engine, 6-piston Akebono brakes, is 10mm lower in ride height, has a torque splitting rear diff with a Drift Mode, and has carbon fiber detail in the exterior, exclusive to the model.
