Cupra Formentor review | Plug-in hybrid version or regular petrol?

[@AlanHiggins009]

I absolutely LOVE my 221 1.5TSI with the upgraded alloys, dark camo paint and interior leather seats. It’s an absolute ‘looker’ and with just over 13.6K kms (I know not huge) but I’m averaging about 7.8lts/100kms. Only major “issue” is the error on the wireless charging spot, but that’s it!! Love it!

[@derekfinnegan734]

I’ve been running a PHEV one of these since July 2021. I’m still looking at it proudly. You’ve hit the nail on the head, Mark. I’d only replace it with the 1.5 TSi.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Class looking car!

[@deurkl]

I have driven the PHEV version for about a year now and there seems to be a bit of confusion here about the consumption calculations. With a fully charged battery, driving in hybrid mode I get an average fuel consumption of 4 liters with combined highway/city driving in Germany for about 200km before the battery gets empty. If you would drive fully electric, about 20kWh per 100km. On an empty battery, I get about 5-6 liters per 100km, it will intermittently charge the battery a bit so you still have the boost.

[@NobbyOnCars]

No confusion the data was on the screen

[@ThePetrolhead94]

Also a point to note if you want an automatic 1.5TSI it works out about 250€ less than the PHEV, for residual alone i chose the PHEV

[@ThePetrolhead94]

Have averaged 67MPG over 7000KM of driving in my PHEV Formentor Great car to drive, could do with a bit more traction off the line as the wheels are very easily to spin Very happy with the car

[@Big_Kalbo]

I got the 1.5 dsg and get 40mpg urban and 50 - 56 mpg motorway at 60 mph, if you get lucky enough to travel with no traffic, it goes into eco mode automatically and turns 2 cylinders off the engine.

[@jph710]

I have a vz1 hybrid 245bhp. 2 years now and i will only be changing it for another one. My only issue is the infotainment system rebooting all the time.

[@Greggdarmody]

Visit your dealer. There’s a new update for this concern

[@nickpower-fj9bu]

Love my vz2 - ice ice baby…

[@alexdobrea15]

Nobby, what would be a better PHEV around the same value, at the moment on the irish market? In your opinion obviously

[@warrensauvage2363]

Traded in a 2021 Golf for this last January when they had deals on. 1.5tsi petrol i went for as the extar 7k wasnt justified for me in terms of fuel savings. I have upgraded alloys and the premium Dark Camo paint too ... I have 14k km in the year inc a 1040km round trip around the North recently from where i live on south coast and it was so comfortable,. Its good at everything without being amazing and thats all you want. I often look at it and think , its still some car like you said. I normally change cars every 3 or 4 years but first car in a long time I haven't even thought about changing yet or seen one nicer or better .. The charger error message and the voice control constantly comes on after 12 months but not end of the world or else I am getting used to it :)

[@koulakountouriotis982]

😂

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

I would go for pure petrol, the Formentor VZ 4Drive.

[@antop4597]

don't see the point in buying a cupra if you're not buying the full performance model

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@antop4597 I agree.

[@chewitt3654]

I’ve got the Formentor 2.0 TSI VZ2 310ps and yes it is expensive, just paid £600 to tax it for 12 months (Ouch !) but it is worth it for the performance.

[@paddy8046]

CUPRA FORMENTOR ESTATE 1.4 EHYBRID 245 VZ1 or MERCEDES-BENZ GLA HATCHBACK GLA 250E AMG LINE EXECUTIVE, my work scheme has both these cars similarly priced. I currently drive the A Class 250e , great interior however the engine interaction with the electric motor is very clunky so not sure to go with a GLA or try something new like the Formentor.

[@stevencampbell1150]

Must admit as we can't get the diesel in the North the 1.5 TSI would be my preferred option and indeed I'm very tempted into buying the Octavia sportline 1.5 based upon your review alone and this is coming from me with a diesel Kadjar as you know. Problem is the Octavia sportline isn't coming into the north until March of next year so I think you guys have got them before us and as we can't get the diesel Cupra it could be a straight fight between the Cupra 1.5 and the Octavia 1.5 sportline because you see I'm looking for something with a manual gearbox which both cars can be had with. Realistically it'll be next year before I can make any moves on either and I think for my needs the Octavia sportline possibly in estate form could be the one for me as I need to be able to carry my bike inside it and tho' I know I could do that in the hatchback I know the estate would do it no bother tho I prefer the look of the hatchback Octavia but we'll see. The badge of the Cupra still reminds me of the Decepticon logo from the Transformers! 😂

[@Kaasstengel246]

Is the audio system in the car good?

[@AaronM4275]

Would you recommend it for a family with 2 kids? In terms of space? I was thinking of the 1.5 TSI version. Really nice looking car

[@acptelford1307]

Had mine for 4000 miles. Getting 38mpg! Filling small tank every day. Not impressed. Style over substance.

[@paulgraves7949]

I've got the ice 1.5 dsg V2 in Nevada White...7 months old now and is still spanker....I do the look back bit also😊

[@06younger]

So.....Nobby......the updated model will be out later this year (with the new nose and upgraded tech)........it's going to be available with the 2.0tdi 150ps and 7s DSG. I lap the country daily........and I like to "drive".......would the daysil in this car be a good combo for me ????? I know this is an older video.......I'm just dong my research.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Ah yeah if you’re doing the mileage, 100%.

[@srbjbt]

Hesitating between Formentor and Octavia RS or Sportline Estate, what you think?

[@acptelford1307]

Stay away from the Formentor

[@Appalling68]

So do I understand that you can NOT recharge the battery while driving (like you can with Toyota)? I’ve been mulling over this car because the RAV4 waiting list is about a year, just as expensive but a lot more ugly! Thank you for the review. 4:45 Edit: Sorry, I didn’t catch that the first time. So you can charge the battery whilst driving, at least a little bit.

[@NobbyOnCars]

You can yes but it uses a lot of fuel

[@matelis89]

@@NobbyOnCarsdoesn’t it recharge with brakes ??

[@jhjansenhtpc]

​​@@matelis89yes, you can regenerate by braking and even do one pedal driving.

[@SparkyWright]

Looks great Nobby,but the TAVASCAN is another level stunning

[@NobbyOnCars]

Yeah agree. Savage looking!

[@antop4597]

the cupra dark rebel looks even more beastly

[@craiggambetta694]

Can you always use petrol mode to charge the battery without ever having to pull over to charge?

[@NobbyOnCars]

Yes

[@acptelford1307]

Yes, then you’ll get about 28 mpg at the best

[@knightsofclonmore]

Have you ever driven the 2,0 lt diesel. Would you recommend it as I do over 30k a year.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Yes and yes.

[@ic2433]

I always thought the point of Cupra was for the hot versions like the older Seat Cupra models. They should just stick with Seat or Cupra, I don’t see the point in both 🤔. A 1.5 Cupra doesn’t make any sense to me, it should be a rocket not a standard car.

[@NobbyOnCars]

I think if they had to choose one, they'd keep Cupra so your suggestion may just happen.

[@kests]

Seat will be gone. Seems like VW wanna it to be Alfa rival after Fiat refused sell Alfa to VW

[@antop4597]

I get annoyed when people try and brag that they own a cupra, and then it turns out they own a shitty 1.4....

[@daveb1242]

Regular petrol

[@antop4597]

Don't buy any of these clapped out entry cars, if you're going to buy a cupra, at least buy the full performance cupra

[@antop4597]

@VoteForAChange1 see this is the problem that I have, and so many more people have. They have ruined what cupra stands for. Owning a cupra used to mean something, now every Joe blogs has them.

[@riaj_online]

Committing blasphemy here but liked this video… only for Nobby, no interest in the product… Nissan all the way 😂🎉

[@NobbyOnCars]

ha ha

[@amadormediero3978]

Really? Nissan? 🤦. If I go Japanese it is definitely Lexus or Toyota.

[@riaj_online]

@@amadormediero3978 I like both brands but I sell Nissan 😉😅

[@kwak1k]

​@amadormediero3978 Nissan is owned by Renault now isn't it?

[@riaj_online]

Nissan, Renault, Mitsubishi, Mercedes Benz, and soon Honda collaborate to develop environmentally friendly vehicles. Regarding your query, you're correct 👍🏼. Alternatively, one could note that Nissan holds shares in Renault, forming a close partnership between the two companies.

[@acptelford1307]

Awful car. If you’re impressed with fake plastic exhaust pipes, then you deserve this.