The Cupra Formentor has been on sale a few years now, but it still cuts a dash (particularly if you choose one of the stylish matt paint finishes). A bold and sporty-looking crossover, it manages to still look coupe-like and racy despite its raised ride height and five-door profile. It’s the car that helped make the nascent Cupra brand a standalone success – its split from the sister Seat brand has only gathered momentum ever since.
The Cupra Formentor was facelifted in 2024, tidying up the looks and delivering a much-needed improvement to its infotainment system. Crucially, the plug-in hybrid version, called eHybrid, was also upgraded with a much larger battery. This now gives a pure electric range of up to 77 miles, significantly expanding the Formentor’s EV potential. A fuel-efficient 1.5-litre petrol engine boosts economy when the battery is depleted as well.
