Cupra Formentor 2021 review - a Golf R in disguise?

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This is the Cupra Formentor!

It’s the first model to be released by SEAT’s performance division (at least, the first one not based on a standard SEAT!) and Mat’s got his hands on one for a truly in-depth review!

So the Formentor’s a small SUV, and if there’s one thing we’re not short of on our roads these days is small SUVs! So does the Formentor offer enough to stand out from the crowd?

Well when it comes to looks, it certainly does more than enough to stand out from the crowd! With roof spoiler and aggressive front grille, coupled with a sporty sloping roof line, we think it’s one of the best looking small SUVs around! As for performance, well the range-topping Formentor comes with a 2-litre turbo petrol under the bonnet to deliver 310hp!

So, will that be enough? You’ll have to keep watching to find out!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:45 Price
01:24 Exterior Design
03:23 Interior
07:47 Back Seats
09:44 Boot
11:06 Five Annoying Features
12:09 Five Good Features
13:27 Engines
14:32 Town Driving
17:42 0-60mph
18:36 Verdict

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[ChrisN]

"it goes in. Ooh it goes all the way in."

Mat Watson, March 2021.

[chiemekaa]

I've never seen Matt this excited handling his stick of truth.

[marnuscoreyempanadaslooseb]

As an Australian, I’m very happy to hear Cupra is launching here next year with this as their first car. Best in its class. This will definitely be on my list.

[Ibraheemnakasone]

Cupra are killing it with their styling 🔥

[jamiegavin]

The first crossover high riding hatchback thingy I’m actually excited for

[desned]

Skoda and Seat(Cupra) doing a really good job last 5-6 years in terms of design...actually way better than the mother brand...Volkswagen

[butwhataboutdragons]

Not only do I really like the styling of those emblems, for some reason I'm also just enamored with the coloring. Especially combined with black or dark grey body color, that dark copper is really sweet. I believe for my next car I'll be looking for a similar color combo, though unfortunately Cupra hasn't made its way to the US, but maybe VW or Audi?

[sadmanisrakofficial]

None of the annoying things are actually annoying.This car is pretty good.

[rg]

It's a beautiful car! There's no denying that, welldone cupra. Other car manufacturers are stepping backwards when it comes to designing cars

[svartdraken]

I'm seeing so many of these on the road and I absolutely love it, there's no other car I'd rather have for this money

[conorsullivan]

Cupra going to have a bright future if they keep making cars as good looking as this.

[antonycharnock]

The new Cupra symbol - It's an emblem. It symbolises the sense of belonging to a clan, the CUPRA clan”, says Jordi Font, the head of Color & Trim at SEAT. “The design of the inverted triangle was modelled on the attitude of tribal civilisations, on their courage and daring”, he adds. So there! 😂

[arnavchavan]

'THE FORMENTOR' Sounds like some cool serial killer's name👍👍

[ahmadtaha]

This car is by far the best looking cupra I've ever seen, it looks so good both on the exterior and interior! 😍👍

[phil_zupra_b]

When your woman wants a family car that's high up but you want a AWD sportscar that's new.
This is perfect.
And when the 5 cylinder version is out, then even more so.

[idcuhpj]

Mat: The Cupra Formentor
Me: The what now


PS: This car actually looks quite nice

[yurielcundangan]

Formentor: REVIEWED
Matt: Most expensive

[nnnn]

I took Leon 1.5 eTSI because of fuel efficiency, but seeing this I am starting to regret. 4.3s. Man, this is wicked. BMW M3 e92 4.0 V8 with 420HP did 4.6s. Insane.

[RG-ggye]

I want one of these so badly. Sounds amazing, looks mad and an incredible spec. Best “affordable” SUV on the market (compared to range rover, Audi etc)

[davidbuckley]

That 0-60 is seriously good for the class of car 👍