The CUPRA Formentor VZ5 is coming to NZ. For the first time this performance model is being engineered in right-hand drive.

CUPRA confirms that New Zealand will soon welcome the Formentor VZ5, the brand’s most iconic expression of high-performance combustion, now engineered in right-hand drive for the very first time. Limited to just 4,000 units worldwide, the VZ5 amplifies CUPRA’s emotional, performance-driven DNA and introduces its most exclusive model to New Zealand drivers in its purest and most focused form yet. mounted seats that provide an ergonomic, race inspired driving position.

This exclusive mode features:

  • 287kW 480Nm 2.5L five-cylinder engine paied with a 7-speed dual-clutch DSG plus intelligent 4Drive all-wheel drive
  • Ambient lighting
  • brushed dark aluminium finishes with copper accents to shape a modern, immersive cabin
  • The premium Sennheiser sound system offering high-fidelity audio
  • 12” infotainment system and 10.25”inch” Digital Cockpit provide intuitive access to navigation, media, and detailed performance metrics such as RPM, torque, turbo pressure, and acceleration.
Front and side of a grey/blue CUPRA Formentor VZ5 model

The Engine

At the heart of the Formentor VZ5 is the iconic 2.5-litre TSI five-cylinder engine, delivering 390HP (287kW) and 480Nm of torque with the unmistakable rhythm that defines CUPRA performance. Paired with a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission and the intelligent 4Drive all-wheel drive system, the VZ5 channels its power with absolute precision. Lateral torque control enhances agility through corners, ensuring the VZ5 responds with the sharpness, confidence, and emotional intensity expected from CUPRA’s pinnacle combustion model.

The Formentor VZ5 - Five-cylinder fury, unleashed

back and rear of a grey/blue CUPRA Formentor VZ5 model

Exterior & Design

The exterior has been sharpened with wider wheel arches, a newly sculpted front bumper, and a front splitter engraved with VZ5, giving the vehicle a more assertive and purposeful stance. Optional black carbon-fibre mirror covers introduce a stealth edge, while the diagonal copper-accented exhaust tips underline its motorsport-inspired attitude. New lighting innovations further elevate its presence, with Matrix LED headlights and projection technology that casts the CUPRA logo ahead of the vehicle and a VZ5 signature on the ground from the side mirrors.

Akebono six-piston brakes come standard on the VZ5, working in harmony with its exclusive 20-inch alloy wheels and large 375mm x 36mm discs to deliver immediate, confident and repeatable stopping power. This high-performance braking setup reinforces the VZ5’s dynamic capability, ensuring control and composure even in the most demanding driving moments.

Interior of a right-hand drive CUPRA Formentor

The Interior

Inside, the VZ5 creates an immediate sense of focused performance. Low-mounted seats deliver an ergonomic, race-inspired driving position that connects the driver directly to the vehicle’s intent. Ambient lighting, brushed dark aluminium finishes, and CUPRA’s signature copper accents shape a modern, immersive cabin that feels purposeful yet refined. The premium Sennheiser sound system brings high-fidelity clarity, while the 12-inch infotainment display and 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit provide intuitive access to navigation, media, and detailed performance data including RPM, torque, turbo pressure, and acceleration.

The CUPRA Formentor VZ5 arrives with sharpened precision, evolved aesthetics, and enhanced performance features, signaling a defining chapter for CUPRA New Zealand and for drivers seeking the brand’s most legendary model in a configuration created specifically for right-hand-drive markets.

If you think your ready for the Formentor VZ5, contact our sales team to registery your interest.

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