The CUPRA Formentor maintains the relationship between powertrain and chassis to deliver a dynamic drive. The chassis and steering offer the most precise, involved drive possible, no matter which powertrain option is under the bonnet.
Engineered using the MQB Evo architecture, a starting point that allows the easy integration of a variety of technologies to offer the most uncompromised experience possible.
The front MacPherson struts and rear multilink (for all CUPRA Formentor versions) setup balance the competing needs of comfort for daily driving and the response in more energetic scenarios. The precise tuning of the spring and damper rates means the chassis can easily cope with changes in loads, aided by the vehicle’s evenly distributed weight.
Available as a standard equipment for the VZ 2.0 TSI 310PS and VZ5, the Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC), which continually provides the best damping force for each wheel depending on the driving conditions and the driving mode selected by the driver (Comfort, Sport, Individual, CUPRA and Offroad).
Profiles are easily selectable using the CUPRA mode select button on the new CUPRA Steering wheel (for VZ trim), changing the vehicle’s character, from daily drive to performance-focused, expanding the CUPRA Formentor’s breadth of abilities.
The CUPRA Formentor also features a DCC slider (available in the individual mode), giving even more control over the dynamic characteristics of the crossover (up to 15 steps), changing not only the damping force level of the shock absorber but the chassis controller setting too.
From behind the wheel, the steering is progressive maximising not only agility but also confidence for the driver, even in the most challenging conditions. Reassurance is amplified with the inclusion of 18” brakes with Brembo callipers, now also available for the Formentor e-HYBRID, so dynamics are as intuitive when entering a corner as when exiting.
The CUPRA Formentor 2.0 TSI 190PS, VZ 2.0 TSI 310PS DSG and the VZ5 come with 4Drive, a system that is designed to complement the driving experience.
The 4Drive electro-hydraulic multi-disc traction system analyses road conditions in real time and can deliver power to maximise traction. Torque can even be controlled between wheels on either side of the vehicle thanks to the EDS electronic aid which locks the slipping wheel relative to the opposite side, meaning no transversal torque is lost.
The system is integrated into the rear axle and sits at the end of the drive shaft in front of the rear differential, improving weight distribution and reducing inertia and reaction time, meaning the new CUPRA Formentor can react to scenarios with even more assurance.
The CUPRA Formentor is equipped with an electrical brake booster which provides a faster response than a conventional system, the possibility to recover the braking energy through the blending function (specific for the plug-in hybrid version of CUPRA Formentor) and a better active security due to the duplicity systems (ESC and electrical brake booster). The electrical Brake Booster has been specifically adapted for the CUPRA models.
The CUPRA Formentor VZ5 delivers a chassis capable of providing a great and extreme driving experience. technologies. The vehicle is 10mm lower than the CUPRA Formentor VZ 310PS, making it even more dynamic on the roads.
And where that would be adequate for other vehicles, the CUPRA Formentor VZ5 adds further dynamic dimensions to bolster driving involvement.
The high-performance crossover SUV integrates Torque Splitter technology to increase agility. Housed on the rear wheel, the system is electro-hydraulically controlled with two independent clutches and allow for independent torque control on each rear wheel. This means that it can shift power between rear left and rear right wheels during cornering giving the CUPRA Formentor VZ5 even greater dexterity when driving becomes more focused.
The CUPRA Formentor VZ5’s chassis system allowed engineers to include a new Drift Mode. When you’re off the public highway, the high-performance crossover SUV can show its character as a truly fun car. In this mode, the ESC is completely disconnected and using the Torque Splitter technology, full power can be directed to one rear wheel, helping push the car around a bend as if it was pirouetting.
And when maximum braking control is needed the CUPRA Formentor VZ5 delivers thanks to 18” brakes with six piston Akebono callipers (375mm x 36mm) housed in the crossover SUV’s exclusive CUPRA 20” alloy wheels. Its reassurance amplified no matter what the requirements.