Cupra Formentor VZ5 confirmed for Australia in facelifted range
Cupra has returned the Formentor VZ5 to Australia as a limited-run five-cylinder flagship, with pricing, equipment and delivery timing now outlined for the facelifted range.
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What Cupra announced
Cupra has brought back the Formentor VZ5 to the Australian market as the top performance version of the facelifted Formentor range. The brand says the model uses a 2.5-litre TSI five-cylinder engine with 287kW and 480Nm, paired with a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive with integrated torque splitter technology. Cupra also says the Formentor range now spans five turbo-petrol variants in Australia, with the VZ5 positioned as the exclusive 287kW flagship. 21
On Cupra’s Australian website, the broader MY26 Formentor range is presented as a refreshed lineup with five powertrains, including the new mild-hybrid S, the V, VZe plug-in hybrid, the VZx and the VZ5. Cupra describes the VZ5 as the most powerful drivetrain in the range and says the model will be available in Australia in very limited numbers. 12
Prices and availability
CarExpert reported the revised Formentor range starts with the S at $49,990 before on-road costs, while the VZ5 is listed at $94,990 before on-road costs and $101,990 drive-away. The same pricing was repeated in CarExpert’s VZ5 quick drive and in its price-and-specs report, which also said the VZx and VZe sit below the VZ5 in the line-up. CarExpert’s 10 March VZ5 pricing report said fewer than 100 examples were initially earmarked for Australia, with customer-specific build slots being gathered by dealers. 345
Cupra’s own Australian page says local customer deliveries are expected from late 2026, while noting that vehicle availability, production volumes and delivery timing may vary. CarExpert’s March report gave a narrower window, saying production was scheduled to run from May to December 2026 and Australian deliveries were expected between December 2026 and March 2027. CarExpert’s later quick drive repeated the same late-2026 timing and the fewer-than-100 initial allocation for Australia. 245
Specifications and equipment
Cupra says the facelifted Formentor brings a redesigned exterior with triangular daytime running lights, a revised rear end with an illuminated badge, a larger 12.9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and backlit climate and volume controls. The company’s Australian page also lists the VZ5 with 20-inch copper alloy wheels, carbon-fibre exterior detailing, bucket seats and copper-tipped quad exhausts, while CarExpert added that the Extreme Package is available for the VZe and VZx, bringing bucket seats, brake upgrades and extra equipment. 13
Cupra’s local specification page lists the VZ5 with 287kW, 480Nm, a seven-speed DSG and all-wheel drive, and says the five-cylinder model is joined by a broader five-variant range covering mild-hybrid, combustion and plug-in hybrid powertrains. CarExpert’s August price-and-specs report said the VZe has 200kW and 114km of claimed electric range, while the VZx is rated at 245kW and gains a torque-vectoring rear differential. Cupra’s own site also lists the VZe with 11kW AC and 50kW DC charging support. 13
Context from the quick drive
In its VZ5 quick drive, CarExpert said the five-cylinder Formentor is the model’s most expensive version yet in Australia and that the premium over the rest of the range is justified by its character rather than just its specification sheet. The outlet said the VZ5’s Sabelt bucket seats, five-cylinder soundtrack and updated cabin made it feel more focused than the standard models, and that the car used the facelifted Formentor platform with the newer 12.9-inch interface. 5
CarExpert also said the VZ5 uses a 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine producing 287kW and 480Nm, with a seven-speed DSG and all-wheel drive. In its driving report from Barcelona to Montserrat, the publication said the electro-hydraulic torque-vectoring rear differential, DCC adaptive dampers and strong brakes helped the VZ5 rotate cleanly through corners and manage its mass, while the five-cylinder engine delivered the defining soundtrack and response. 5
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