- Cupra and ABT have announced a new collaboration for “customized vehicles”.
- The first models will be the Cupra Leon and Formentor, but others will follow.
- The ABT treatment includes subtle aero add-ons and 21-inch alloy wheels.
ABT is widely known for turning Audi models into something a bit more exciting, but the German tuning company isn’t limiting itself to just one brand. They’ve expanded their reach within the Volkswagen Group, now partnering with Cupra to create a series of “customized vehicles.”
The announcement took place at ABT’s headquarters in Kempten, Germany, further expanding the collaboration of the two brands, which are already working together in the Extreme E and Formula E motorsport series.
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The first Cupra products to receive the official ABT treatment will be the Leon and the Formentor. While ABT already offers aftermarket packages for both models, Cupra will now add special ABT-customized versions to its lineup, starting in 2026.
The two models, which received an extensive facelift last year, will feature an ABT-designed bodykit and a new set of 21-inch alloy wheels enhancing their sporty stance. ABT’s exterior touches include a sharper front splitter, combined with matching side skirts and rear diffuser extensions, a larger rear spoiler, and ABT emblems.
The official announcement doesn’t mention any performance or chassis upgrades for the Leon and the Formentor, meaning that the ABT special edition models could be limited to aesthetics.
In any case, ABT’s aftermarket catalogue includes engine upgrade options, alongside stiffer suspension springs for improved handling.
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According to ABT, the Cupra Leon and Formentor are “just the start of a long-term collaboration over the coming years”. Another member of the lineup that will receive a similar treatment is the fully electric Cupra Raval, which is a twin to the upcoming VW ID.2.
Hans-Jürgen Abt, CEO of the ABT Group said: “Cupra and ABT have enjoyed an intensive and trusting partnership for many years, which is now being taken to a new level with this cooperation. We are happy to present a customized special edition of the Cupra Formentor and Leon that carries the ABT denomination.”
