During the unveiling of the sporty Leon family yesterday, Cupra has also announced a few details about the production version of the Formentor SUV, which will premiere on March 3 at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show.
Designed as Cupra’s first standalone model, it was previewed by a plug-in hybrid concept last year and will slot in the lineup above the Ateca. The Formentor will be based on the same platform, albeit with a bigger footprint compared to its compact sibling.
In addition to being longer, wider and sitting closer to the ground, the midsize model will set itself apart even more thanks to the unique styling. The production Formentor is expected to very much echo the design of the show car, sporting similar (if not almost identical) front and rear ends, as well as broad fenders, aggressive air intakes, muscular lines on the bonnet and a sloping roofline.
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The design cues should carry over inside, with a two-layer dashboard dominated by a big infotainment screen sitting at the top, three-spoke steering wheel, front sports seats, tiny gear selector and lots of storage spaces. Model-specific trim and upholstery, alongside copper accents and probably carbon fiber inserts, will complete the looks.
Powering the concept car was a plug-in hybrid system with a 1.5-liter turbo petrol engine and an electric motor developing a combined output of 245 PS (242 HP / 180 kW). That’s 55 PS (54 HP / 40 kW) less than the Cupra Ateca, which packs a 2.0-liter turbo-four, so we could be looking at a different power unit for the production Formentor – or perhaps a more performance-oriented model to be launched later on.
Cupra is expected to start taking orders for the Formentor in the second half of the year.
