It’s good to see you are reviewing one of the lower powered Formentors as most of the videos onKZread test the higher powered models. Great video.

@CarChatTV

10 ай бұрын

Thanks David, I agree I think it’s important to showcase the lower models as not all of us can afford the top trim levels. Of course it would be lovely to be able to get them. But the lower trim levels are great and you still get a lot of car for it. Appreciate the kind words and chatting to us 🤗

I cant find one single car reviewer thats critical of this car... I'm really thinking to buy one at this point...

@CarChatTV

5 ай бұрын

I think you should test drive it and see if you like it, like every other reviewer. Thanks for the comment and chatting to us 🤗

Got our 1.5 V2 DSG around 2 months ago and it’s a lovely drive. Still coming to terms with the high bonnet in terms of parking, but the park assist works well, other than when it didn’t inform my wife she was about to hit a car and it now has damage to the rear quarter. And… yesterday the dreaded infotainment system informed me that it needed a service, it’s only done 1500 miles. I now need to call the dealer. The infotainment system seems to be this cars Achilles heal.

Got the V2 dsg 1.5 in Nevada white with beats sub upgrade took 8 months from order to arriving...done 6k in 6 months and loved every single mile... Great review!

Cheers pal, have been looking for a UK review on 1.5 v2 for a while 👍

@CarChatTV

8 ай бұрын

Hey no worries. Really appreciate the comment. Thanks for chatting to us 🤗

Great video, really informative and nice to see some attention paid to the lower trims.

@CarChatTV

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment and positive vibes. There is some real value with the lower trims. I always like to figure out what I think is the best trim level in my opinion and always pass it on. Thanks for leaving us a comment and chatting to us 🤗

Echo comments from others in that most videos are of most potential engine whereas the 1.5 in a V2 trim as you say pretty much does everything most people need. Great video 😊

Picked one of these up today - 1.5 liter v2! Can't wait to get driving

@CarChatTV

3 ай бұрын

Oh nice one. Hope you love it. Let us know how you get on with it. Thanks for the comment and chatting to us 🤗

Hello :) i have a v2 1.5 and its absolutely amazing. Im 5'11 and im quite tall and the back space is absolutely amazing we thought it wouldnt be enough but there is lots and lots of knee room but that all depends on how tall adam is!

Fantastic review especially for those that don’t require a large engine but I’m sure the larger engines are great.Collected my Nevada white v2 1.5 dsg today and wrote down a few things regarding set up with dealer before driving off and 5 minutes later I was happy.Gor home and spent around 10 minutes getting to know the infotainment system etc and had no issues.X Drive and seating position are excellent and although early days I’m delighted with my Formentor.So far so good.Keep the reviews coming as you do a great job for all levels of driver/driving 👍

@CarChatTV

5 ай бұрын

Ah thank you for the comment Gerry! We really appreciate you taking the time to stop by and chat with us and share your experience with your car. I love getting comments like these. I hope you are still loving the car. Comments like these really help motivate me to keep going and make content. So I just wanted to say thank you 🤗

mine gets delivered next thursday!! very excited

@CarChatTV

8 ай бұрын

We are excited for you, what colour did you go for? Thanks for sharing

Great video, I am considering this car and was trying to decide which spec to go for, it’s not that clear on the cupra website but now I know I need this trim after watching this so thank you!! Order incoming…..

@CarChatTV

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Peter. Glad you liked the video. Appreciate the comment 🤗

Hi all, I'd like to ask if anybody else in there formentors if they've had issues with the wiper blades hitting the trim of the windscreen, obviously raining in this video so was there any problem or not?.. After having my car a year now I'd have to say there's a few things starting to gripe me,I've recently had to change wiper blades as they were scuffing the screen, squeeky brakes, drivers arm rest is quite a distance away it feels, the only way to actually get full effect is if you have the seat lowest position but then you can't see over the intrusive bonnet 😩, and don't get me started on the infotainment, 😖, I absolutely love the look and style of the car and I don't wanna give it up but after only a year I'm kinda window shopping.. Great video BTW, ❤

Great review , stylish and informative. I agree about the V1 1.5 TSI being the best bang for buck

@CarChatTV

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Jim, appreciate the comment and thanks for chatting to us 🤗

We got our 4 months ago .Amazing car.Don't know about 1.5 tsi but we have 2.0 diesel with 150hps and car feels so underpowered that I just can't believe.And this is coming from person who is not crazy for speeding. Great video.Cheers

@CarChatTV

10 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for the comment and sharing your experience with the car. It’s always great to hear from real world owners. Appreciate you chatting to us 🤗

@zakriyyanazir6263

9 ай бұрын

I didnt know you can get a diesel Formentor in the UK!? if so that would be the GTD Engine

@hello88820

9 ай бұрын

​@zakriyyanazir6263 sorry I didn't mention country.I live in Ireland and here you can buy Formentor diesel.First choice was Cupra Leon but diesel is not available in Ireland. Ps don't think I am some diesel fanatic but my opinion is with my yearly mileage those engines are more durable 😊

@ralphcullinan2281

7 ай бұрын

I have the diesel too and I've had a Leon FR184 diesel previously. Obvs the Cupra is slower but I''ve adjusted my driving style to get most from the 150, which is closer to165 in reality. In conclusion, driving style with diesel is imperative@@hello88820

Yes all you ever need. Like a golf. Just a GTI is the model to go for not the R although it’s fast as fudge

Hi Im from Spain, I've got the 1.4 eHybrid 245HP and I am very pleased about the Efficiency and so on. I think I got the best version of this SUV :)

2 litre 150 diesel with 75k km on the clock. Love it and peeps are always complimenting

@CarChatTV

7 ай бұрын

Awsome thanks for sharing Ralph, it’s a great looking car. I’m always looking when I see them! Thanks for leaving us a comment and chatting with us 🤗

Great review had the car for two years no probs plenty of pook as i say doesn't mater if you have the power engines what roads are you going to use them i live in the rep of ierland and the gardi are keen out here so the 1.5 suits my needs

Just ordered my 1.5 v2 this morning can't wait to pick it up 👍

@CarChatTV

Ай бұрын

Nice one! You are gonna love it. Thanks for sharing and leaving us a comment 🤗

@sixty94lyf

Ай бұрын

Ordered mine a week ago 🙌🙌

@sixty94lyf

Ай бұрын

Shes home and she looks stunning 😊😊

@dazza1156

Ай бұрын

@sixty94lyf mine too :P

@sixty94lyf

Ай бұрын

@@dazza1156 awesome

Hi Oliver, Thank you for your test report you have put my mind at rest that the V2 1.5 was a good choice than going for a higher trim level. My current Leon has the same engine and I am happy with it so. The Formentor with the same engine will be a wise choice for me. My V2 is down to be built in 4 week 2024. So I hope it won't get any more delays.

@CarChatTV

10 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks for the comment😁 glad you liked the video. Yes I think it’s a good choice. I loved having the car and was sad to see it go. You always know a good car when you think about it afterwards and I thought about this formentor a lot. What colour did you go for? You made a great choice. You will love it. Thanks so much for sharing with us 🤗

@deanosah

10 ай бұрын

Funny you should ask that, I have a Red one on order and it is one of the reasons I have to wait for delivery and also a tow bar fitted. @@CarChatTV

@kamilt909

9 ай бұрын

@@deanosah mine was ordered week 27/2023, produced 34/2023, delivered and picked up 36/2023 :-)

Picking mine up today a bit late to the party but going from a focus ST to the formentor

@CarChatTV

9 ай бұрын

Never to late to the party 😁 thanks for sharing Ian, what colour did you go for? Appreciate the comment and chatting to us 🤗

I have the vz1 hybrid 245bhp, i've had for 2yrs now and i will be replacing it in July next year with another Formentor. Hopefully the same hybrid.

@CarChatTV

6 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for the comment! Great to hear from real world owners! It sounds like you have had a great experience with the car. Appreciate you chatting with us and sharing 🤗

I have ordered a Formentor V2 on a lease, trouble is I’ve got to wait six months to get it. And as you say it the best looking crossover. I cannot think of a car in that price range with that spec that’s better.

@CarChatTV

10 ай бұрын

Hi David, thanks for the comment😁 great choice with the V2 trim. 6 months is long. But it will be worth the wait I think. They look so good. What colour did you go for. I like the petrol blue matte colour they do. But they look great in any colour really. Thanks for chatting with us 🤗

@jeffpatterson4774

9 ай бұрын

Hi David , is it rude to ask how much you’re paying a month ? And down payment ? £220 quoted sounds way cheap to me . TIA

Great video demonstration. Ive had the vz3 310 bhp for 2years and it still thrills me on every drive. Fully loaded only thing missing is the pan roof which I would've ordered if I had my time all over again.

Getting 1.5 petrol auto with V2 trim. £4K deposit, 3 years, 15000 miles pa and payments are £440 per month on pcp. Much higher than the the £200 and something mentioned but I guess this is because of mileage, V2 trim and auto. Thanks

Have ordered a Formentor V2 on a lease deal, arriving tomorrow. I’ll let you know what I think!

@CarChatTV

9 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for the comment! Yes please do let us know what you think. And thanks for chatting and sharing with us 🤗

@jeffpatterson4774

9 ай бұрын

Is it rude to ask , how much your paying a month ? And down payment ?

It's basically a souped up Leon, I would prefer my 1.5 ETSI Leon FR estate to that personally, more boot space and still a great drive and slightly better economy from the same engine and gearbox setup 🙂

I have the V2 hybrid as a company car. It’s quick. But I’m getting only 40mpg, the tank is very small so I have to fill up almost every day now. The boot is very very small. It’s full of gadgets. But there’s too many distractions inside for me. Looks good, but who cares when you’re inside? I would not spend 42 thousand pounds on it.

You look like a mix of Simon Cowell and Jack Grealish…flamboyant indeed! 😂

@CarChatTV

9 ай бұрын

LOL this comment made me wee all over my floor lol one of the best comments I’ve ever had lol thanks. Il take Simon Cowells money and trousers and grealish’s looks 👌🏽 thanks for chatting with us. I hope you sub and comment more on our vids. Thanks again 🤗

Seat just announced they will stop selling Seats and just focus on Cupra

@CarChatTV

10 ай бұрын

Yep, we saw him at the Munich motor show and When we asked about the future of Seat at the Munich motor show , Thomas Schäfer said: “The future of Seat is Cupra.” That says it all really! Cupra has more earning power so the focus will be on Cupra.

I have the VZX (Australian - v2 to you) with the Brembos. Love it buuuut the damn stop/start function cannot be permanently disabled. Not really a criticism as most new cars these days are the same, but crikey it is annoying. Apart from that after 7 months of ownership I have the screens pretty well sorted and with the top of the line engine performance it is great on our back roads where the unlimited speed limit of 100 is hard to get to…. But one tries…..

@nickpower-fj9bu

6 ай бұрын

Also with the service pack get a replacement car during service… really liked the Leon VZX they gave me too. Same fit out…dash width etc is identical. Seemed more of a drivers car which suited me but the boss said whe prefer the feeling of space and little higher ride in the formentor. Lack of a spare tyre is a scare over here.

@CarChatTV

6 ай бұрын

Hey Nick, thanks for the comment. Love hearing from real world owners about their experience with the car. Unlimited speed of 100 wow, one tries lol that had me laughing. Appreciate you chatting with us 🤗

Love this car! It is not sold in the US where I live. Come on, VW!

@CarChatTV

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment Tom. We love it too. Oh no way, this would look great in the USA. Thanks for chatting to us 🤗

Have the 2.0tsi 4D DSG, love it but by god the bloody thing has a mind of it's own, swear it's trying to kill me. Wish the controls were easier to access and it likes to reset itself just to be awkward some times. Other than that its a beast to drive and really doesn't advertise it's top speed and handling like a slutty golf GTI.

Seriously stuck between getting the 1.5 Petrol or the 2 Litre Diesel....I really don't know what would be best. Have test driven the petrol but long term I've no idea which is best.

@CarChatTV

8 күн бұрын

If you do longer journeys I would choose the diesel! Haven’t been in the diesel one, but I love diesel cars and they have always done me well. And the 2 litre diesel power unit that VW make is 👌🏽. Let me know what you pick. Thanks for sharing 🤗

@ciaranh

8 күн бұрын

@@CarChatTV thanks a lot mate! Appreciate the response 🙌🏻

Own the 310 vz2, serious downside is the fact speed cameras exist. Its too easy to go fast

@CarChatTV

4 ай бұрын

Hey Ben, that is a serious bit of kit. I bet it’s nuts, so much fun. That’s got the same engine as the vw golf R right? I want a go in the one with the RS3 engine lol probably take off! Take care on those roads and thanks for leaving us a comment and chatting with us 🤗

@benwilkinson7319

4 ай бұрын

Yeah same engine as a golf R. Unsure why you'd need faster but fair enough ha its a nice drive though. Very sturdy and responsive

@dainiusvysniauskas2049

18 күн бұрын

What's the fuel consumption like? That's my biggest worry. Where I live, there are only 3 engine options - gutless 1.5 TSI without performance and without fuel efficiency, 1.4 plug in hybrid that does get better fuel consumption, but is hard to live with as someone who lives in an apartment and the 2 litre 310 hp VZ

@benwilkinson7319

18 күн бұрын

Pretty rubbish😂 it's 310 bhp though. Best I've gotten on the motorway is about 33. City driving I get about 12mpg

I would have an M5 competition over the Formentor 🎉

@CarChatTV

4 ай бұрын

Nice choice👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 might be a bit more money though lol. Thanks for the comment 🤗

The 150bhp version is dull to drive IMO - avoid this spec if you enjoy driving and have a pulse

@CarChatTV

4 ай бұрын

Lol thanks for sharing your thoughts eugene appreciate you chatting to us 🤗

How do stop the sun glare off the bonnet?

@CarChatTV

7 ай бұрын

Didn’t notice that. It’s not a big thing for us over in the UK as we don’t see the sun lol. It’s always cold Dark and wet! Thanks for the comment 🤗

@acptelford1307

7 ай бұрын

@@CarChatTV I’m in the UK. And the suns very low at the moment, so the sun shines into the drivers face off the bonnet. Very dangerous….

@acptelford1307

7 ай бұрын

Anyone mentioned the key fob batteries only lasting 2 months yet?

Looks good, the car not you Oliver although you’re not bad

@CarChatTV

10 ай бұрын

Ha ha why thank you 😁

Forgot to say. There’s also loads of road noise inside.

@CarChatTV

8 ай бұрын

Can’t remember hearing the road noise being that bad. Was a while ago we filmed it.

@acptelford1307

8 ай бұрын

@@CarChatTVI had a seat Leon estate previous to this. The Leon was a lot quieter.

Get the 245PS TSi, the 310 isn’t worth it and this 150 is gutless.

@CarChatTV

8 ай бұрын

I really want to have a go in the more powerful versions. I bet they are great fun. Thanks for the comment 🤗

How on earth do I stop the sun glare off the bonnet? It’s pretty dangerous…….

@CarChatTV

4 ай бұрын

I’ve heard a few people mention this now about the glare. What part of the bonnet does the sun kick up from?

@acptelford1307

4 ай бұрын

@@CarChatTV Wherever it’s between the sun and your eyes. Not sure I understand the question. Anyway, it’s very annoying.

Infotainment system is a driving hazard for us in our 70’s, it lets down a great car. 😞

@CarChatTV

2 ай бұрын

That’s a shame. I’ve heard that others have also had a problem with it. And the fact it has a lot of options to go through. Thanks for sharing your experience with us 🤗

Do you get heated seats and steering wheel in that model

@CarChatTV

8 ай бұрын

Yes you still get heated seats 👍🏽 can’t remember if the wheel was as well but deffo seats.

@markb098

8 ай бұрын

Yes you get heated steering wheel in v2

Infotainment system lets mine down tbh

@CarChatTV

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing and leaving a comment 🤗

My wifes car is at mercedes a200 at the moment being repaired after someone drove into the back of it ...i have the 1.5 cupra on loan ...i would say i hate it ..its gutless and the handling is like a barge ..the steering is vague and the infotainment is crap ..the mbux system on the Mercedes is in a different league ... my mercedes 250 slc which is 7 years old would run rings around it ...dont waist your money a second hand mercedes equivalent is better than a new cupra

33 mpg that’s shite

@CarChatTV

5 ай бұрын

Lol you might get more though!

Style over substance. 9500 miles so far. Not a well thought out car at all. Okay for people who are impressed by fake plastic exhaust pipes.

@CarChatTV

6 ай бұрын

Appreciate you sharing your experience with this car. It’s great to hear from real owners. Thanks for chatting to us 🤗

@ZingiForTheWin

5 ай бұрын

please elaborate.. I would really much like to cons of this car and i cant seem to find any real critisizim that is not random...

@acptelford1307

5 ай бұрын

@@ZingiForTheWin How long have you got? Boot small. No 12v socket in it. Petrol tank tiny. I have to fill you almost every day. Real world electric range, about 10 miles. Sun glares off bonnet (and sometimes rear wing arches) into eyes. Touch sensitive buttons for front and rear screen and fog lights very dangerous to use when driving. 2 cup holders? You can only use 1 (they arm rest stops you using the rear one) ‘Infotainment’ screen, dangerous to use when driving, and it’s slow (and it controls almost everything). Ambient lighting, pointless, it’s just distracting (mines always switched off now). Collision warning, cruise control, automatic headlamps: only work when they want to. Rear screen gets very dirty. Road noise intrusive. It goes well and handles well. But then so does every car when you’re doing 20mph on the M6! It looks pretty. That’s why people get fooled into buying it. Generally, it’s very annoying to live with on a daily basis. I know. I have now done 11,000 miles in mine. Glad the company bought it and not me. Oh yes, and the key fob batteries last 4 to 5 weeks. Twice now I’ve had to go and buy a battery so I can lock it. DONT BUY IT. Unless you like fake plastic exhaust pipes. Then you deserve one.