Cupra Formentor VZ5: grip, grip, hooray!

Even the basic version of Cupra Formentor is one of the sports derivatives of this segment, and it was hoped that this would also ensure sales success in Austria. Cross-cutting trends, sportswear, dynamic interiors as well as first-class pricing policy do the same for customers.

We had already tested the top version of the bus with four cylinders and 310 hp. At that time, two VZ letters (for veloz, fast) stood at the top of the Cupra Formentor. At the same time, we were able to teach ourselves a quick lesson, as your colleague Richter recently announced. He was even allowed to try out the ABT version, which even offers 450 horses.

Driving Display: The ultimate power package!

We do not go wild, but very unique. After all, the VZ5 is limited to only 7,000 units worldwide. Time? Yes, Formentor has been given a 2.5-liter Audi 5-liter model for this small version. Yes, dear friends of Audi, you are right, VZ5 delivers 390 hp and sprints up to 100 km / h in 4.2 seconds. You realized that in a very interesting way, but most customers probably don’t care. After all, the torque remains unchanged at 480 Nm and the sprint value is ten times faster than in the RS Q3 if you use factory measurements.
But the advanced Formentor and the five-cylinder story engine under the hood are not just too fast on the automatic. Thanks to the torque split, it has the same technology as the Golf R and Audi RS 3, which also performs well in the hilly country.
But it doesn’t have to be a slippery slope, because even if you choose the ESP Sport layout, the Formentor VZ5 goes to the limits a bit before the ESP and then holds back – based on the motto: “Grip, grip, Hoo! This fits perfectly with the front axle. consistent, which even when cornering at regular intervals reaches its limit of grip. Especially in Cupra mode, the VZ5 allows it all out. 2.5 liters is fully stored.
As is well known, the fact that the five pointer is a balm for the ear, especially under load change, is nothing new. The engine sound gives you goosebumps even during severe exhaust gas values, especially load changes and launch controls are good movies for gas waste. We find it a pity that the DSG sometimes hesitates between gear changes or engages them too harshly, which can be emphasized by the coordinated dynamics.

But let’s also briefly talk about the rapid decline of the Spaniard, who is well fed. Here, too, the Catalan is convinced by its Akebono system of six pistols, which can be effectively reduced and even after several rapid turns, fading reduces the fun.