CUPRA has now added UK pricing for the facelifted Formentor VZ5 to its website, with the five-cylinder range-topper listed from £64,495.
That is a significant moment for UK buyers, because this will be the first time the current-generation facelifted VZ5 has been made available in right-hand drive. While the wider facelifted Formentor range has already brought the updated styling and revised line-up to market, the VZ5 has remained the one many enthusiasts have been waiting for.
The big draw is the 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo engine. It is what gives the VZ5 its own identity within the Formentor range and helps set it apart from the more mainstream petrol and plug-in hybrid models. In a line-up that has broadened considerably since the Formentor first arrived, the VZ5 still stands as the halo model and the one with the most sense of occasion.
At £64,495, it is firmly into premium territory, but then this was never going to be the sensible option. The VZ5 is aimed at buyers who want the full-fat Formentor experience, complete with the distinctive engine note, stronger performance and added exclusivity that come with it.
It also highlights just how far upmarket the Formentor has moved. What began as CUPRA’s first standalone model is now a broad range with something for almost every type of buyer, but the VZ5 remains the version that carries the most theatre and enthusiast appeal.
We are still waiting to hear how many examples of the facelifted right-hand-drive VZ5 will be made available in the UK. As soon as we have more information on the numbers that will be available, we will update this story.
For a closer look at the specs, engine and what sets the VZ5 apart, see our earlier full details article:
https://www.seatcupra.net/cupra-formentor-vz5-full-details/
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