My 310 VZ2 Racingline OEM+ 400hp 384lbft and TCU tune, Absolutely Brilliant!

@smcmotorgroup

2 ай бұрын

400hp Yikes!

Its a stunning looking car,

@smcmotorgroup

Жыл бұрын

It certainly is!

Great looking car

@smcmotorgroup

Жыл бұрын

It sure is!

I’m in Canada and I want one !

@smcmotorgroup

Жыл бұрын

Keep your eyes peeled. CUPRA have plans to tackle North America in the future.

I like this guy. What a pitch. “Shut up and take my money!” 😂 (seriously though…well done)

@smcmotorgroup

Жыл бұрын

Don't say things like that, we'll have to open the double doors to get his ego through 😂

If you look at the blueprints, it's almost exactly the size of an Audi Q3 Sportback. Same wheelbase. One cm less in the front, 3 cm less in the back. 3 cm less high. It however looks way smaller. Personally I love it.

@smcmotorgroup

Ай бұрын

It's a cracking car

Great video, lovely car ! 10/10

@smcmotorgroup

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Alex

El tope de gama al menos en España es el limitado en numero llamado Veloz5 por los 5 cilindros y 2.5 litros o VZ5 con 390 cv y 4'2 sec de 0-100 km/h.aunque es facil rebajar cifra ya que realmete es menor.

@smcmotorgroup

Жыл бұрын

Audi restricted access to how many engines CUPRA could have for the VZ5 as a result we don't get it here in the UK.

I have this car in the VZ2 310 bhp version, yes it is as good as he demonstrates but what he fails to mention is that the infotainment system is full of bugs and does some weird stuff like not letting you enter the car, or it can make random phone calls to even slamming the brakes on for no apparent reason whatsoever as just a few examples. VW know about this problem as it's a similar problem across their range of cars fitted with this infotainment system but the Formentor has many electrical niggles that need sorting, what are they doing about it? Very little.

@smcmotorgroup

Жыл бұрын

There was a new software update that came out on Monday

@leeandjancruise

Жыл бұрын

@@smcmotorgroup There's been a number of software updates over the last two years from VW to try and sort out the problems but we Formentor owners all wait for the final fix, I 'm currently running version 1898.

@smcmotorgroup

Жыл бұрын

OK good news in that case the latest version is 1899. It would be worth getting in contact with your local dealer to get this new update.

@leeandjancruise

Жыл бұрын

@@smcmotorgroup Yes I've read about this one on the SeatCupra forum, Formentor section. My car goes in for a service in a few weeks so I'll mention it to them. If you were to visit the site you would be shocked by the number of infotainment and electrical issues that the Formentor suffers from, it's the most talked about topic.

@michaeladzah

Жыл бұрын

I have the V2 and I have experienced the sudden braking issue. But I did notice that it happens when I was making sudden slow turn, like turning at a junction while another car turned into my side of the road got very close to my side in an a certain angle. I thought it may be a safety feature as the car me have thought there was going to be a collision. The car drives great and I love every bit. My overhead lamp stopped working after 11 months though.

I have a VZ, pretty good car but the infotainment/GPS is a mess. It goes bonkers together with all the sensors and you are on your own. The worst thing is the dealers do not know how to fix it.

@smcmotorgroup

10 ай бұрын

What version of the software are you running. There have been a number of revisions recently.

Fucking love my Formentor

@smcmotorgroup

Жыл бұрын

Now there is someone who doesn't mince their words 😂

@migueldelrosario2457

10 ай бұрын

You are lucky if your infotainment works well

@e1ectroniKa

10 ай бұрын

@@migueldelrosario2457 funnily enough i took mine into the dealership today to get it patched, didnt have many issues with it but they did the update for free

It woud be perfect car if it had 200hp tdi we saw in some other VAG cars, preferably with 4x4 and 7 speed DSG. PHEV-s are not really practical since they eat up lot of boot space ( 100-80 L less than fwd/4wd) and add 100kg of mass (dead weight on highway) plus most people don't really charge them and at best use them as classic hybrids since it's still hassle to charge them everyday even if you are lucky enough to have dedicated place to charge. Petrol engines are not really economical in city driving, 190hp tsi in formentor easy drinks 9L/100km and stronger ones go over 10L. All in all, it needs strong diesel for that sweet spot between economy and performance. But it sure is nice looking car.

@smcmotorgroup

7 ай бұрын

In left hand drive markets you can buy a Formentor with a TDI engine. However in the UK where we would require the TDI version to be re-engineered for right hand drive wouldn't make financial sense. For context in October the SMMT reported that just 7.3% of all cars registered were either pure diesel or mild hybrid diesel and that number is shrinking (down from 8.8% in 2022). Plus if you were doing mostly city driving we wouldn't reccomend a diesel anyway as short low speed trips can clog up the diesel particulate filters and you don't get the MPG benefit over the additional fuel cost without large amounts of motorway driving. As for plug in hybrids, while there are a number of drawbacks what appeals to fleets is the massive reduction in benefit in kind tax that company car owners have to pay. Therefore these versions can work out cheaper to run than the equivelent petrol.

@slaven18

7 ай бұрын

@@smcmotorgroup Thank you for reply. Here in Germany, tdi is available, but only as 150hp version. VAG has 200hp version in Q3, Octavia RS, even Seat Tarraco and it would be good fit for Formentor. DPF is weak spot, but on the weekend, you go on autobahn and floor it so it regenerates. Unfortunatley, tsi engines in city driving can't really reach mpg numbers of tdi engines. Lot's of people do use phev as company cars because of tax benefits and subsidies, but rarlely if ever charge them which kind of defeats whole purpose of giving tax brakes and subsidies in the first place.

Is the color candy white?

@smcmotorgroup

Жыл бұрын

It's metallic Nevada White. 😎

@AllcarsPOVreview

4 ай бұрын

There is also candy white. Its more white then nevada

2:04 If it’s the same size as a Golf, then how can it have a 450 litre boot compared to the Golf’s 380 and have way more space for 5 than the Golf?

@smcmotorgroup

Жыл бұрын

It shares the same MQB Evo platform as the Golf. Now I'll grant you it is a bit shorter than the estate and a bit longer than the hatch. But I think we're splitting hairs at that point and if we went into every minute detail it would be a very long, complicated and dull video.

The boot is 420 litres but due to its shape it’s less practical than the boxy Golf.

@smcmotorgroup

2 ай бұрын

If practicality is what you're after than an Ateca which is built on the same platform as a Golf and Formentor offers a really boxy 485 litres.

A good looking motor,.. 3:13 , I always think a 'Flagship' model should have badging to show that it's the top model,.. I want my neighbours to know I bought the dear one ! .. (˚◡˚)

@smcmotorgroup

3 ай бұрын

That ones coming later this year 😉

Lot of problems in spain with new cars, and the brand don't want to response...

@smcmotorgroup

6 ай бұрын

The brand is working very hard behind the scenes. Rest assured these problems will be fixed.

tucson will amoke this car in every part.😊

@smcmotorgroup

Жыл бұрын

We're all ears...

@leeandjancruise

Жыл бұрын

You must be easily pleased to sit looking at a Hyundai 💩motif on the steering wheel and the one on the front grill.

Style over substance. Loads of road noise. 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.

@smcmotorgroup

8 ай бұрын

If you're only getting 40 mpg that shows to me you're clearly not charging it. We've had customers who bought these getting over 100 when used as it was intended. But then I assume you bought the hybrid over the standard 1.5 for the company car tax saving?

@acptelford1307

8 ай бұрын

@@smcmotorgroupYes, just that reason. I have a company fuel card for petrol only. Most of the fleet hybrid formentors won’t ever get charged.

@smcmotorgroup

8 ай бұрын

That's a shame as thats why you get a reduction in your BIK

Lol you get access to all 310bhp regardless of what driving mode you're in...

@smcmotorgroup

9 ай бұрын

I was making reference to the throttle maps but thank you for your feedback

You missed out operating the infotainment system whilst driving. 🙈

@smcmotorgroup

2 ай бұрын

I just press the voice button or if my phones connected long press and use Google