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2026 CUPRA Formentor VZ5 Returns With a 385-HP Five-Cylinder Engine

CUPRA’s returning Formentor VZ5 pairs a 390-PS five-cylinder with a seven-speed DSG and torque-splitter all-wheel drive. Production was announced as limited to 4,000 cars.
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The 2026 CUPRA Formentor VZ5 returns with a 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder rated by CUPRA at 390 PS (287 kW)—about 385.7 mechanical horsepower, commonly rounded to 386 hp or 385 hp. It pairs that engine with a seven-speed DSG and all-wheel drive with an integrated torque splitter. CUPRA announced a 4,000-unit global production limit and said production was scheduled to begin in Q1 2026.

How much power does the 2026 Formentor VZ5 make?

CUPRA quotes 390 PS (287 kW) and 480 Nm of torque for the VZ5. PS is metric horsepower; converted to mechanical horsepower, 390 PS is approximately 385.7 hp. That is why some headlines call it a 385-hp car, although CUPRA’s published rating is 390 PS.

The manufacturer’s announcement describes the engine as a 2.5-litre TSI inline five-cylinder. The cited official materials do not identify it as an Audi engine, so that attribution is not established here. CUPRA’s current VZ5 announcement and its 8 October 2025 announcement provide the stated engine and output figures.

What drivetrain does it use?

The five-cylinder is paired with a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive. CUPRA says the integrated torque splitter can distribute power laterally between the rear wheels, giving the system a way to manage rear-wheel torque rather than simply sending power to both sides equally. The manufacturer has not supplied a 0–100 km/h time in the cited global announcement.

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What makes the VZ5 different from other Formentors?

CUPRA’s model-specific equipment highlights include 20-inch wheels, six-piston Akebono brakes, CUPBucket seats, wider wheel arches and diagonal exhaust outlets with copper accents. These details distinguish the VZ5 visually and mechanically, while the five-cylinder engine and torque-splitter all-wheel drive define its powertrain.

A later CUPRA Media Center release dated 20 November 2025 gives a derestricted top speed of 280 km/h. The June 2026 UK specification guide lists 174 mph, the rounded equivalent. These are manufacturer-published figures, not independent test results.

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How many will be made, and when?

CUPRA announced a global limit of 4,000 vehicles, with both left-hand-drive and right-hand-drive versions. Its announced schedule was to begin production in Barcelona in Q1 2026. That was a planned start date in the company’s announcement; it does not, by itself, confirm that production has begun or establish delivery timing. Right-hand drive was cited as opening the model to markets such as the UK, but availability and ordering remain market-dependent.

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How much does the 2026 Formentor VZ5 cost?

CUPRA UK’s June 2026 price and specification guide lists the VZ5 from £64,495. That is a UK-market starting price in that guide, not a global price; local pricing and availability may differ. The same guide lists 390 PS (287 kW), 480 Nm, a seven-speed DSG, all-wheel drive with torque splitter and a 174-mph top speed. See the CUPRA UK June 2026 Formentor price and specification guide.

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