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New CUPRA Formentor Press Reviews

"With these updates, the Formentor is set to continue its success, offering both high performance and a range of options to suit various tastes and needs, all wrapped in a visually striking package."

Kiwi GT

Best in class subcompact

"The Cupra Formentor VZ might just be one of the most underrated performance SUVs on New Zealand roads. With sharp styling, a punchy turbocharged engine, and enough practicality to handle the school run, it boasts a strong value proposition."

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Stuff Motoring

CUPRA Formentor VZ, wolf in sheep’s clothing

"It might be SUV in form, but the VZ has all the hallmarks of a proper performance car."

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Driven Car Guide

Cupra Formentor full review: V impressive

"Formentor has always had an appeal all its own, partly because it’s a bit of a conversation piece. Is it a tall hatch, low SUV or just an all-round genre-bender? It’s hard to put it in a box, and that’s kind of cool."

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Driven Car Guide

Cupra Formentor VZ review: in your face (nicely)

"If you had to wrap Cupra's changes to the Formentor VZ into one word, it could be “aggression”. It’s technically just a facelift (part of a range-wide refresh), but it’s a pretty effective one."

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Autocar

2025 CUPRA Formentor VZ Review

"It's still a proper riot, especially in the more vibrant Cupra mode where it's amongst the fastest, most dynamic and tastiest compact crossovers available at present"

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AA Motoring

Cupra Formentor V

"The Cupra V offers a premium experience for buyers who understand the European market and want to venture away from mainstream brands or for those looking to step into a premium European brand without the price tag to match. "

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Giltrap TV

CUPRA Double Drive with Greg Murphy

Greg Murphy is a New Zealand motorsport legend, known as much for his passion as his success. His iconic 2003 ‘Lap of the Gods’ remains one of Bathurst’s most unforgettable moments—still hailed as the greatest qualifying lap in the race’s history. Two decades on, Murph’s passion burns just as strong, now channeled into his current drive: the CUPRA Formentor VZ.

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