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.
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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

[@dunaigeorge7264]

Old versions looks better for me ! Nice representation @

[@provids4k647]

Same here!

[@jonothanhayman2932]

I was just thinking that there's just not enough aggression on the roads these days, so glad to see this 🙄

[@JOHNNYK202]

Great vid. Thanks.

[@CompletecarIe]

Glad you liked it!

[@LarsAspling]

Thanks, good presentation and greate summary

[@CompletecarIe]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Russell7]

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

[@williamewen383]

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

[@CompletecarIe]

That's why the call it the shark nose design

[@lamborghinieldiablo3722]

333hp and slip diff, now this is enjoyable

[@CompletecarIe]

Should be entertaining

[@jyrospaltenstein7592]

Thats why i love my VZ5

[@colinrenfrew48]

Looks great!

[@CompletecarIe]

It does!

[@tenaki8]

Is the passenger seat still adjusted manually?

[@vejmy1042]

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

[@johnwhite2143]

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

[@paulspeight8398]

🤔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?

[@yunusemreko8950]

Looks great

[@CompletecarIe]

It does!

[@TheVerraton]

How about vz5 5 cylinder??

[@TheSenis32]

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

[@AlaricsFather-in-Law-em8kz]

They should've integrated that big ass infotainment screen better, it doesn't fit well with the rest of dash. Other than that, I like it. Exterior design looks more premium than before and the back with the lighted logo is cool.

[@justlama0]

the designers did a good job

[@CompletecarIe]

We think so, but the previous version was already a great looking car

[@HextorBane]

Beautiful, Cupra in a name that make a great add in the car market

[@jakubminster125]

I dont think front looks more agressive 😅

[@jak493]

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

[@CompletecarIe]

It’s like a baby Urus

[@richard1403]

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

[@blakefurnari2096]

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

[@CompletecarIe]

Cupra has plans to go to the USA, but possibly not with this model.

[@blakefurnari2096]

@@CompletecarIe darn it! The only model I like is this one. Hope they still bring this model to the USA. Crossing my fingers

[@Papaondas]

the reason why the brand badge illuminate is becoming a trend is because was forbidden before

[@CompletecarIe]

Correct, and now once it is part of the light cluster it is permitted.

[@AlexEssex8]

They’ve ruined the front!

[@zelcpavle5494]

Yeah the Seat design was better , they should have just evolved that look

[@TheSamaell]

For you maybe and I won’t argue that but for me it looks better. That matters not when you take into account the car as a package and its price point that I HOPE is still going to be under 40k euro for the 200hp ( whatever engine ). I think the Formentor is the Alfa Tonale we didn’t get. It made it on my shortlist easy for my next car right next to a Mercedes CLA and DS 7. Absolutely love the weird kid in the very boring unde 40k VAG group.

[@CompletecarIe]

Technically this was never a SEAT design, it was a Cupra from the start.

[@CompletecarIe]

The previous version was already great looking

[@LavisP]

Looks good to me.

[@albertoareal3048]

Front looks like a shark!!!!Big beast.

[@Watson1973]

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

[@HIOP0]

Simple (like you) response...don't buy one...as if you can afford it...

[@zIBaXiiIz]

It’s not black plastic, it’s gloss black paint

[@Watson1973]

@@zIBaXiiIz I know But if it had no gloss black trim it look much better.

[@zIBaXiiIz]

@@Watson1973 I agree completely, I have the current formentor and the arches are a grey colour and I hate it

[@HIOP0]

@@zIBaXiiIz Hate?, then why did you buy it, feeling that hate?

[@gerdmuller8258]

quando esce al censionario in europa ?

[@CompletecarIe]

Order books open next month (June)

[@jesusmaringomez]

Good car Cupra ✅🇪🇺👁️👍🚗 Group VAG...🇩🇪🇪🇺

[@garyharding394]

At long last they've illuminated the volume buttons... Now do that to the models before this please

[@CompletecarIe]

That won’t happen.

[@ThePetrolhead94]

Shame you can't get a non 4X4 2.0 TDI Auto I had the previous gen PHEV and it was a nice car but the RRP was ridiculous and the EV range poor most of the year A hoot to drive on a back road however The upgraded charging is a big + the previous models 3.7kw meant a good 4 hours to charge

[@alexr1927]

Looks less aggressive and generic now

[@KaptainKlunk1]

BMW X1 WITH A BODY KIT......

[@coolI12332]

Why cars are not having gear sticks anymore and having a small nipple for changing gears? Boring touchscreen everywhere as well

[@davidmurphy563]

It's an ice? I assumed ev...

[@CompletecarIe]

It’s ICE and PHEV. No EV version.

[@davidmurphy563]

@@CompletecarIe Oh, that's disappointing.

[@jurajboric786]

Facelifts are comming way too soon in the product's lifecycle

[@darrenmitchell5262]

This is to differentiate it from Seat models.

[@jajesamsigurno1002]

Step back in design.

[@amadagam3633]

Cupra mi tuscon mu

[@ozoooo6494]

Cupra 🇩🇪,hyundai 🇨🇳 🇯🇵 💩 🗑️

[@CompletecarIe]

😊

[@phildavies100]

Prefer the older look…

[@CompletecarIe]

Several people have said the same

[@BattleDadPrime]

"Cooper Formentor"

[@CompletecarIe]

Great comment!

[@jackmac919]

2025 not 2024.

[@martisuper7963]

Old one looks better...

[@CompletecarIe]

Many people are saying the same thing

[@ozozi49]

Totally...totally ruined the front.....AGGRESSIVE..?😅

[@acptelford1307]

I hope they’ve ironed out all the faults of the first one. I hate mine….. Ahh, oh no. Still got fake exhaust pipes. Stupid..

[@antop4597]

I see they still have that disgusting fakery with the exhaust, i fking hate that shit

[@HIOP0]

Well ok then...keep driving that 1994 Corsa Merit...

[@antop4597]

@@HIOP0 What you're saying to me is, you have absolutely no clue about cars lol

[@HIOP0]

@@antop4597 JEEPERS, WHAT A BLOCKHEAD... WHAT I'M SAYING TO YOU, IS ONLY AND EXACTLY WHAT I'VE ALREADY SAID TO YOU... NOT WHAT YOU THINK YOU MIGHT HAVE HEARD. OH AND ANYONE WHO HAS TO PROMPT AND CAJOLE LAUGHTER, MIRTH AND MERRIMENT FROM OTHERS, BY INCLUDING AN ABBREVIATION THAT IF THE COMMENT WAS ACTUALLY AMUSING, WOULDN'T BE REQUIRED IN THE FIRST PLACE, IS A FAIR REPRESENTATION OF A WINDAE LICKER. HOPE THAT HELPS... NEXT?

[@Aaron_1192]

VZ2 has a quad exhaust system. I’d suspect the face lift VZ2 will have the same.

[@antop4597]

@@Aaron_1192 Yea i think it will, i also wouldn't be surprised is there's another partnership with abt to bring the sportsline kit to the facelift, i have it on my mz2 and it looks amazing with all the satin black

[@alanw2215]

Still no HUD 😢

[@aap6]

Same interior as The new tiguan very original.... NOT. They should change the name of the car. Formentor should be. Forurmum

[@M4uSS1]

Same $hit!

[@CompletecarIe]

Different day?

[@elliottsill5992]

No where near as nice as the original

[@CompletecarIe]

Lots of people saying the same

[@chrisleech333]

That looks crap

[@CompletecarIe]

Think the older version was better?

[@edwardleyden460]

That’s not a good look at all the front is awful last car was better looking in all areas

[@TheDarkLordSauron007]

worst front seat design ever.

[@CompletecarIe]

Ouch

[@paulspeight8398]

Yes sit to low so you can't comfortably rest your elbow on the window cil looking 😎

[@andrewgay7529]

The front has been spoilt. Looks like a shite Hyundai or Smart.

[@CH4D.]

Don’t get why people buy these. Not for me, ugly and look cheap and plastic but each to their own…

[@JohnGuidetti751]

What car do you drive, to compare?

[@luisfernandop380]

Why??? Why that horrible facelift????? Just 2 generations to destroy it