First look: 2024 Cupra Formentor gets new looks and engines

The Formentor was the first model designed exclusively for the Cupra brand, and now the sporty crossover has received a major midlife update. Chief among the changes to the exterior is a reshaped front end that shares its ‘shark nose’ look with the forthcoming Cupra Tavascan electric SUV.

As part of the brand’s new identity, the matrix LED headlights contain three illuminated triangles within a triangle, mimicking the shape of the company’s logo. The Cupra badge is set onto the bonnet above the large, open grille. Eight wheel designs are available, either 18-inch or 19-inch in diameter.

Styling updates to the Formentor’s rear include LED lights with three triangular elements within a C-shaped unit. The Cupra logo is illuminated, too. The Formentor will be available in eight exterior colours, with Fiord Blue, Glacial White, Magnetic Tech, Magnetic Tech Matt, Graphene Grey and Midnight Black carried over, while there are two new colour options: Century Bronze Matt and Enceladus Grey Matt.

Contents:
00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - New front design
01:44 - Rear design changes
02:29 - Engine options
03:38 - PHEV versions
04:26 - Interior
06:16 - Rear seats

[tenaki]

Is the passenger seat still adjusted manually?

[johnwhite]

Old one looks nice but this new one looks nice too, good job from cupra 👌👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[Carahal]

Have mine ordered already - delivery in September. I honestly think this looks much better than the previous design. Love it and can’t wait to get my hands on it!

[vejmy]

Will the basic lights (without Matrix) also have triangular LED with implementd turn signal? Or will the lights without Matrix be designed differently?

[dunaigeorge]

Old versions looks better for me ! Nice representation @

[lamborghinieldiablo]

333hp and slip diff, now this is enjoyable

[williamewen]

Front looks like a shark. Beautiful car. Big beast.

[Russell]

Love it and I will buy the 245kw version. Many haters here who will only ever be dreamers who are only negative about everything.

[NormK-nn]

just had one as a Hire Car in the UK. Absolutely loved it. Great to drive and turns heads

[JtarKjo]

What colour is this sample car? Century Bronze Matt?

[blakefurnari]

is this coming to the USA? I would buy in a heartbeat

[TheSenis]

If no one saw the first cupra, this one would look good too.

[Watson]

Nice car but I hate absolutely hate that black plastic trim going along the side, around the wheel arches
Can’t it just all be colour coded
Same with minis

[paulspeight]

🤔open lower front grille? If its any think like my Golf then be prepared to payout out for intercoolers, aircon & if really unlucky the main radiator as mines a stone 🧲🤬.Also no mention if the passenger seat has a power option yet?

[Dominic]

Looks better than the old. Took me some time to get used to it, but i think it looks better now. But it could be a little bit more aggressive from the front.

[Rvw]

Beautiful. I want one. I just had the 24 plate T-Roc and its crud. R line too. So top (almost) spec. But I’d swap it for a formentor in a heartbeat.

[jansenwilder]

Lovely design, the factory used almost the same body frame as the Tavascan model.

[richard]

old version looks better especially the old headlights, also you need mesh over that grill of there will be some holes in the radiator from stones on roads

[jakubminster]

I dont think front looks more agressive 😅

[jak]

I really like it, especially the front! Has a Lamborghini urus vibe. Nice to see a car not designed to be so bland