The Cupra Formentor is a

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(

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) manufactured by the Spanish car manufacturer

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under their

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performance-oriented sub-brand. Marketed as a

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, it is the first car designed specifically for the sub-brand. The production version was revealed in March 2020, after its unveiling was postponed when the

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led to the cancellation of the 2020

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. It was previewed as a near-production

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at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. It is named after the

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peninsula on the Spanish island of

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. Production of the Formentor started in late September 2020.

Specification

The Formentor is available with a 1.4-litre plug-in hybrid, a 2.0-litre turbo generating available for VZ models (derived from the Spanish word ''veloz'', meaning "fast"), and a range-topping VZ5 model with 2.5-litre turbo generating . The plug-in hybrid combination delivers an approximate range of with a full-electric mode. All versions come with a 7-speed DSG transmission. File:Cupra Formentor IMG 5671.jpg, Rear view File:Cupra Formentor VZ5 Auto Zuerich 2021 IMG 0567.jpg, Cupra Formentor VZ5 File:Cupra Formentor VZ5 Auto Zuerich 2021 IMG 0569.jpg, Interior

Sales

References

External links

Official website
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