Milton Keynes, 08 October 2025 – CUPRA is once again rewriting the rulebook for performance crossovers with the return of its most iconic model — the Formentor VZ5. Limited to just 4,000 units worldwide, the new edition represents the ultimate expression of combustion performance and design mastery, reaffirming CUPRA’s reputation as a disruptor within the high-performance segment.
At the core of the Formentor VZ5 lies a heart that beats with pure emotion: the legendary 2.5-litre TSI five-cylinder engine. Delivering 390PS (287kW) and 480Nm of torque, it’s a powerplant revered for its distinctive soundtrack and visceral response. This engine, paired with a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission and CUPRA’s advanced all-wheel drive system, ensures razor-sharp power delivery across all four wheels — now enhanced by integrated torque splitter technology for superior cornering agility and balance.
“The return of the CUPRA Formentor VZ5 is a bold statement of our commitment to performance and emotion,” says Sven Schuwirth, Executive Vice-President for Sales, Marketing & Aftersales at CUPRA. “With its iconic five-cylinder engine, this model embodies the essence of CUPRA — daring, unconventional, and driven by passion. For the first time, the VZ5 will also be available in right-hand drive, allowing enthusiasts in markets such as the UK to experience its spirit firsthand.”
A Design that Commands Attention
The exterior of the new Formentor VZ5 is sculpted to exude dominance and intent. A redesigned front bumper and splitter — complete with the engraved VZ5 logo — set the tone for its athletic stance. Broader wheel arches emphasise its planted posture, while a reshaped rear diffuser and copper-accented diagonal exhaust tips create a distinctive visual signature that is unmistakably CUPRA.
Completing the aesthetic are 20-inch specific alloy wheels, finished in copper and inspired by the original VZ5 design. The crossover’s palette further enhances its individuality, offering an array of metallic and matt finishes including Midnight Black, Dark Void, Magnetic Tech Matt, Century Bronze Matt, and Enceladus Grey Matt. Each tone highlights the interplay of light and shadow across the Formentor’s sculpted surfaces, amplifying its visual dynamism.
Crafted for the Driver
Inside, the cabin of the Formentor VZ5 captures CUPRA’s evolving design language — a fusion of digital sophistication and motorsport-inspired detailing. The ambience is defined by copper accents, ambient lighting, and CUPRA’s signature attention to material quality. CUPBucket seats provide an enveloping driving position, offering both comfort and control, while the latest digital interfaces ensure a seamless connection between driver and machine.
Every element of the interior has been designed to heighten the sense of occasion. From the tactile precision of its controls to the ergonomic arrangement of its driver-focused cockpit, the Formentor VZ5 transforms every journey into an immersive experience.
A Statement of Performance and Emotion
Since its debut, the Formentor VZ5 has stood as a testament to CUPRA’s audacity — proof that emotion and engineering can coexist in perfect harmony. Its return marks not only the culmination of CUPRA’s combustion expertise but also a celebration of the brand’s rebellious spirit at a time when the automotive world continues its transition toward electrification.
With its unmistakable five-cylinder rhythm, distinctive design, and limited availability of just 4,000 units, the new CUPRA Formentor VZ5 is destined to become a future classic — a vehicle that captures the soul of performance for those who believe driving should still stir the senses.
Designed, developed, and produced in Barcelona, the CUPRA Formentor VZ5 will enter production in the first quarter of 2026 — reigniting the unmistakable sound and spirit of pure combustion passion.
