2021 Cupra Formentor SUV (Detailed Analysis) | Stylish High-Performance SUV!!!

2021 Cupra Formentor SUV (Detailed Analysis) | Stylish High-Performance SUV!!!

The 2020-21 Formentor is a compact crossover built by Cupra. Unveiled online during what was supposed to be the 2020 Geneva Motor Show, the Formentor is the first model exclusively developed by Cupra, a brand established only two years ago. At almost 4.5 meters long, the Formentor is smaller than the Kodiaq, but slightly bigger than the Karoq.

Design-wise, it’s not based on an existing Skoda. But it’s just as aggressive as its Leon-based counterpart and features all the trademark cues of the Cupra brand, like sharp lines, copper trim, and black elements. Oh, and in case you’re wondering, it’s named after a cape on the Spanish island of Mallorca.

The Formentor may be a crossover, but it’s a true performance vehicle. Like other Cupra models, it borrows its drivetrain from sister company Volkswagen. In this case, it’s available with a gas-only option and a hybrid drivetrain. The gas version is the already familiar 2.0-liter, four-cylinder, here with 310 PS and 400 Nm of torque (306 horsepower and 295 pound-feet) at its disposal.

Cupra also offers a hybrid that pairs a 1.4-liter four-banger rated at 150 PS (148 horsepower) with an electric motor that generates 115 PS (113 horsepower). Total output for this drivetrain is 245 PS and 400 Nm of torque (242 horsepower and 295 pound-feet). Cupra says the hybrid can run on electric power alone for around 50 km (31 miles).