Cupra Formentor
The Cupra Formentor is a compact crossover SUV (C-segment) manufactured by the Spanish car manufacturer SEAT under the Cupra performance-oriented sub-brand.[3] Marketed as a coupé SUV, it is the first car designed specifically for the sub-brand. The production version was revealed in March 2020 after it was postponed due to the cancellation of the Geneva Motor Show.[4] It was previewed as a near-production concept vehicle at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.[5] It is named after Formentor peninsula on the Spanish island of Majorca.[6] Production of the Formentor started in late September 2020.
Cupra Formentor | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | SEAT (Cupra) |
Production | 2020–present |
Assembly | Spain: Martorell, Catalonia[1] |
Designer | Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact crossover SUV (C) |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive |
Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB Evo |
Related | SEAT León Mk4 |
Powertrain | |
Engine |
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Transmission | 7-speed DSG |
Battery | 13 kWh (plug-in hybrid)[2] |
Electric range | 50 km (31 mi) (plug-in hybrid) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,631 mm (103.6 in) |
Length | 4,450 mm (175.2 in) |
Width | 1,839 mm (72.4 in) |
Height | 1,511 mm (59.5 in) |
Specification
The Formentor is available with a 245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp) 1.4-litre plug-in hybrid, and a range-topping 2.0-litre turbo generating 310 PS (228 kW; 306 hp) available for VZ models (derived from the Spanish word veloz, meaning "fast").[7][8] The plug-in hybrid combination delivers an approximate range of 50 km (31 mi) with a full-electric mode.[9] All versions come with a 7-speed DSG transmission.[10]
References
- "Countdown to the new CUPRA Formentor". www.seat-mediacenter.com. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
- "New 2020 Cupra Formentor arrives as brand's first unique model". Auto Express. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
- "New Cupra Formentor to be officially revealed next week". Autocar. 26 February 2020. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
- "The Cupra Formentor definitely isn't a Seat". Top Gear. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
- "CUPRA Formentor: a unique concept-car for a special brand". www.seat-mediacenter.com. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
- "Cupra Formentor SUV Makes up to 306 HP, Offers Plug-in Hybrid Version". MotorTrend. 3 March 2020. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
- "2020 Cupra Formentor SUV available to order". Carbuyer. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
- "Cupra Formentor - Eerste kennismaking". AutoWeek.
- "2020 Cupra Formentor SUV available to order". Carbuyer. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
- "Cupra Formentor: prices, specs and performance". BuyaCar. Retrieved 6 September 2020.