RS3 Engine for $20K Less in Cupra Formentor VZ5 🚗

Chasing Cars founder Tom Baker reviews the five-cylinder Cupra Formentor VZ5 SUV, which uses Audi’s RS3 and RSQ3 engine for $102K.

In this review of the 2026 Cupra Formentor V5, we take our first drive of this flagship SUV in the mountains of Spain.

Rivals to the Formentor include the BMW X2, Mercedes-AMG GLA, Volkswagen T-Roc R and Tiguan R, and others.

Time codes:
0:00 - Why does it matter?
0:22 - A very rare car
0:59 - Pricing versus RS3
1:28 - Interior
3:47 - Back seats
5:10 - Styling
5:35 - Cargo room
6:11 - Engine details
6:48 - Five-cylinder sound
7:00 - Power delivery
9:05 - Low-speed flaws
10:50 - Handling
12:12 - Ride quality
13:20 - Steering
14:20 - Safety systems
15:19 - Our verdict


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