New Cupra Formentor VZ5 now available to order

The UK order books have officially opened for the new Cupra Formentor VZ5, and for performance-minded drivers this is a genuinely exciting moment. The VZ5 is the most powerful Formentor the brand has ever produced, and its arrival marks the long-awaited return of the iconic five-cylinder engine to Cupra’s line-up. This is a rare opportunity to lease yourself a new car that blends bold design with one of the most characterful engines still in production.

You will need to be quick though, because production of the new Cupra Formentor VZ5 is being limited to just 4,000 units worldwide… again.

The VZ5 has played an important role in Cupra’s broader brand story since the original Formentor VZ5 launched in 2021 in similarly limited numbers. It quickly became a cult favourite thanks to its blend of practicality, contemporary design, and that unmistakable five-cylinder character.

The heart of the new VZ5 is its 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine, producing 390bhp and paired with a seven-speed DSG gearbox and all-wheel drive. It’s an engine with real pedigree, closely related to the unit used in Audi’s RS models, and known for its distinctive warbling soundtrack and muscular mid-range punch.

The addition of an integrated torque splitter, a feature normally reserved for high-end performance cars, also allows the VZ5 to actively distribute power between the rear wheels, sharpening agility and giving the car a more rear-biased, playful feel when conditions allow.

We don’t have official performance figures yet but based on the engine’s output and the Formentor’s size, it’s expected to deliver acceleration comfortably in the sub-five-second range, and with a top speed that would almost definitely see you apologising profusely to the judge who takes your driving licence.

Visually, the new VZ5 has been given a suitably assertive makeover to match its mechanical upgrades.

The redesigned front bumper and deeper splitter immediately set it apart from the rest of the Formentor range, while the wider arches and reworked rear diffuser give it a more planted, muscular stance. Cupra’s signature copper accents remain a defining feature, and Cupra lease customers can choose from a selection of metallic and matt finishes including Midnight Black, Dark Void, and Century Bronze.

The attention to detail continues inside, where you’ll find bucket seats, ambient lighting, and model-specific trim elements which create a cabin that feels both premium and performance-focused.

But the new Cupra Formentor VZ5 is not just another trim level though.

The VZ5 is designed to showcase what the brand can do when it leans fully into its performance DNA.

With models like the Born, Tavascan, and upcoming Raval pushing Cupra deeper into the EV space, the new Formentor VZ5 serves as a reminder that the brand’s performance roots remain firmly intact. This new model builds on the VZ5 legacy, allowing Cupra to offer traditional performance at a time when the brand is rapidly expanding its electrified line-up.

Priced from £64,495 and due on UK roads in the final quarter of the year, the Formentor VZ5 is positioned as a flagship for drivers who want something a little bit unique and unapologetically performance-led.

For leasing customers, that combination of exclusivity, strong residual appeal, and genuine enthusiast interest makes it one of the most intriguing high-performance SUVs arriving this year.