Should You Buy a CUPRA FORMENTOR?

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Жыл бұрын

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@ThePhoenix198
@ThePhoenix198 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree with you about the tendency of some manufacturers to bury every control within a touch-screen menu on an infotainment system. Lethally dangerous and I'm surprised that various legislative bodies haven't defined a requirement for certain controls (heater, fans, demist, etc) to be immediately accessible to drivers without their having to take their eyes off the road.
@Guccit865
@Guccit865 Жыл бұрын
Totally agree.
@Jones-xx2gc
@Jones-xx2gc Жыл бұрын
Great video. Looking forward to some new ones next year.
@davidhutchinson5712
@davidhutchinson5712 Жыл бұрын
So I've got a 2021 Leon FR with the same infotainment system. Yes first few days it felt very awkward, but much like a new phone after a few weeks you get used to it. It's absolutely fine. Don't use the volume controls on the screen use the volume controls on the steering wheel. Also, you can turn off lane assist, speed assist and the in-car "listening" voice feature so none of that annoys.
@connorellis34
@connorellis34 6 ай бұрын
I agree and I have the same year Fr, I also had a 17 plate FR beforehand which had a much better infotainment system for me, although no wireless CarPlay/charging. So a backwards step.
@scalecrawlnl
@scalecrawlnl Жыл бұрын
A cool video from the road and fun to see the High Peak holiday backdrop✌
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Always makes a nice change 😎
@flyborgify
@flyborgify Жыл бұрын
Another great video, ,loving your grasp of Spanish
@grenvillephillips6998
@grenvillephillips6998 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update - I'd seen the badge and had no idea what it was!
@crclarke5251
@crclarke5251 9 ай бұрын
Drove this for 2 weeks around mallorca, loved it, so easy. I do drive an old audi a3 back in London so explains it. Found the tech easy to use and those alarms you can turn off
@michaelstaunton1632
@michaelstaunton1632 Жыл бұрын
Really like the rear of the car , lights layout looks well 👍👍
@stevie007
@stevie007 Жыл бұрын
Seems to have the power of a Kenwood Chef, and the rear space is only fit for Mary Antoinette..... absolutely brilliant !!! please keep them coming Matt 🤣we all love um
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😂
@zorb7171
@zorb7171 Жыл бұрын
Great video matt i hope we see more cupra/seat cars on the channel
@ianyoud1
@ianyoud1 Жыл бұрын
Great video Matt hope you're having a great time best wishes
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Cheers! All the best
@ianyoud1
@ianyoud1 Жыл бұрын
@@HighPeakAutos all the best to you as well Matt
@54mgtf22
@54mgtf22 Жыл бұрын
Love your work 👍
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@vintagereborn1
@vintagereborn1 Жыл бұрын
Please give us a diesel automatic Juke review... I really want to see a 10 mins full-on trashing 🙏
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
😂
@stephenparker5272
@stephenparker5272 Жыл бұрын
Yes they are flawed, i have a 1.6 petrol cvt 155000 mile work car, just had a new water pump, everything else original. 42 mpg . never let me down
@jermaine___
@jermaine___ Жыл бұрын
@@HighPeakAutos please do it
@retronerd2759
@retronerd2759 Жыл бұрын
Yeah do it! 😂😂
@dailyhunter3683
@dailyhunter3683 Жыл бұрын
I love the shape of this car, I'm not sure about the talking laptop though. That would freak😕 me out. Good review👍
@thechojiin
@thechojiin Жыл бұрын
I do like these and have been thinking of chopping in the GLA I currently have for one. Thanks for the video, and the weather certainly looks better than Stockport.
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
It’s definitely better looking than the GLA
@thechojiin
@thechojiin Жыл бұрын
@@HighPeakAutos Yes they are very stylish. I saw my first one with a pan roof recently which was a pleasant surprise, as I didn’t think it was an option on the Formentor. I like the V2 spec we get over here which has the all in one seat and headrest (like AMG line Mercedes seats) and larger wheels. It certainly seems better value and more interesting than VW’s Tiguan too.
@adrianmilligan950
@adrianmilligan950 Жыл бұрын
Most people seem to comment on the car. Can't argue with that - nice car, but really I have to say Matt, your reviews keep on getting better and better. So we'll observed, nuanced and entertaining. There's one in the eye for Mr Watson with his pointy stick 🤣
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
😂 thank you for watching
@highbury1972
@highbury1972 Жыл бұрын
Hey Matt! It’s nice to see blue skies and some sun!! I saw this model today from my bus ride in my home of Aachen. It was in Gunmetal Grey and it must of been an electric car as all German plates that end with E indicates it’s an Electric Car. They look a stunning car close up.
@ItsDanLatham
@ItsDanLatham Жыл бұрын
CUPRA leant me the Formentor 245 hybrid for a week, and I really enjoyed it. In my review I praised the styling as you did. I don't however like the touch climate controls AT ALL. The carplay crashed on me constantly too. And if you don't keep it charged, its slow and useless on fuel just on petrol alone. However, I also drove the 310 4drive, which is rapid, and basically a golf R after a few gym sessions. Overall, I'd probably take one just for the fact that people look at it in awe.
@shaunwest3612
@shaunwest3612 Жыл бұрын
Great video HPA, very nice car, what an amazing car the Leon cupra is👌👍😀
@cybershot123
@cybershot123 Жыл бұрын
A man who can speak many languages to his car great report and great video as ever Matt
@thomas316
@thomas316 Жыл бұрын
I had a friend in Australia who has one, the in car entertainment system does not like the heat and shuts down (strange for a Spanish car) but, aside from a recall because the radiators where falling out of them, it's been OK.
@qska3
@qska3 Жыл бұрын
Love the Torremolinos dig ;-)
@adzy166
@adzy166 Жыл бұрын
Spot on comment re the mechatronic unit. Wife’s Golf mk6 has a dry DSG and within a year of buying what was a 6 year old car it needed a new one, then six months later dual clutch pack. Didn’t do the flywheel then so that’ll need doing before long too. Once over that (around £2.5k all in from VW) it’s been a decent car. With hindsight I’d have gone for a manual petrol instead of the TDI with DSG.
@RebeccaEngine22CommitCrimes
@RebeccaEngine22CommitCrimes Жыл бұрын
I have one ordered phev for July 23 ,coming from a superb combi ,wanted something different,,I drove the 150 bhp for 4 days and liked it
@paulgraves7949
@paulgraves7949 Жыл бұрын
Excellent review of a very nice car.....mine is coming first week in March! Ps V2 wheels are even nicer!
@lesklower7281
@lesklower7281 Жыл бұрын
Thanks now l know what a Cupra is l have seen a couple around they are selling them in Australia and l knew there would be a you tuber reviewing one l am a car nut to have been since the 1960s and glad to see your a car spotter also
@kabuterrimondw5919
@kabuterrimondw5919 Жыл бұрын
I love this brand nearly got a new leon. Interiors look great and performance is great. Plus a very cool unique badge
@davidwhittington9498
@davidwhittington9498 Жыл бұрын
Looks amazing in black. One of the best cars out there 👌
@danecowan678
@danecowan678 Жыл бұрын
Great video, love those hills😊 that infotainment system would annoy the hell out of me but very smart indeed
@varg11
@varg11 Жыл бұрын
Awesome looks without sacrificing practicality. And you can get with all kinds of engines.
@marcars9417
@marcars9417 Жыл бұрын
I saw one parked up the other day and was impressed by the looks (in red), thought it was a new Jaguar E pace until I got a closer look.
@darrenwilson8042
@darrenwilson8042 Жыл бұрын
That infotainment system would do my head in
@dolguldur4706
@dolguldur4706 Жыл бұрын
Matt is a legend 🤘🏻
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@A190Simulations
@A190Simulations Жыл бұрын
I've done about 5k in a Formentor 310hp, and personally own a Mk4 Cupra Leon 245 petrol. I totally believe that the Formentor with the 2.0 245ps petrol would be a perfect match (they are very rare so far). All of the tech niggles you mention can indeed be switched off with two taps on the screen (literally). I find the ride height and quality far superior in the Formentor, but maybe because ours has DCC. Really enjoy the honest reviews and didn't even realise until now that I wasn't subscribed!
@antop4597
@antop4597 Ай бұрын
I'd take the 310 version all day, infact i did.... i have the leon 290 as well, both are savage at stock, but the leon is a different animal
@nordic1121
@nordic1121 Жыл бұрын
Those Spanish lessons paid off Matt, great review as always.
@miodragmijailovic8981
@miodragmijailovic8981 Жыл бұрын
Such a gorgeous looking car!
@AndyorAndrew
@AndyorAndrew Жыл бұрын
So excited when I saw the thumbnail for this video! Shame they gave you the V1, the V2 is a lot better inside
@ifyouarefeelingsinister
@ifyouarefeelingsinister Жыл бұрын
My neighbour has a 1.5 litre manual in grey, don’t think he’s driven it more than a few times since 2020 as it’s genuinely always on his driveway (yes I know I need to get out more). Looks good though, if not uninteresting to drive
@user-ck6kq8zl2i
@user-ck6kq8zl2i Жыл бұрын
Different review from "I bought a vw passat for 300 quid" but you've done a good job. This car is on my shortlist for my next car so a very useful review. The i30n is also on my list but no auto😢
@ion9270
@ion9270 Жыл бұрын
There are some speculations which say that Cupra is taking design inspiration from INFINITI such as QX70, Q30, even though they don't activate in Europe anymore. To some degree, this can be actually noticed. I own a Infiniti Q30S (which I considered purchasing thanks to your review on it) and where I live someone always parks a Cupra Formentor next to it and they almost bloody look identical as if they come from the same brand, with the exception that the interior material quality of the Infiniti is much more superior(alcantara, chrome, leather and piano black trims) it being a 2016, whereas Cupra's interior feels way cheaper. That being said it's still a head turner. Great job on the review!
@sandersson2813
@sandersson2813 Жыл бұрын
Infiniti 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@DAlan2986
@DAlan2986 Жыл бұрын
5:30 no volume button and touch controls ,i agree with you but.....why to have a knob in between the seats or dash when you have all the necessary controls on the steering wheel ?Good vid as always ;)
@ericx122
@ericx122 Жыл бұрын
I have a Formentor, the e-Hybrid in a pretty nice spec. Camouflage green with the awesome 19" rims, upgraded leather, etc. I've had it for six months, and it still baffles me how good it looks. I still turn around walking away from it almost every time. I bought it for exactly the reason you mention, it's rare! It's so much more interesting to have a car that no one else have. Here in Sweden everyone is driving Volvo, Kia, BMW, Audi, Mercedes. I think I've seen around 10 Formentors here in total. I'm very happy with it so far. But I do agree about the 150 HP petrol engine (that accompanies the electric motors). It's so dull, sounds terrible and has no torque what so ever. For me it's fine as I mostly cruise in leisurely pace or drive fully electric. Build quality is great and the interior is very very nice with the full leather option. I highly recommend it for someone that wants one of the prettiest cars you can buy for a reasonable amount!
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
They are great looking cars. As a sensible everyday car there are much worse options
@paultasker7788
@paultasker7788 Жыл бұрын
Your hybrid actually has the older 1.4tsi engine from the Passat GTE. That's got even less low down torque than the newer engine. I had that in a Leon FR and it was quick in that, and smooth but no fun to rev or listen to, and I did notice performance drop off when fully loaded and as your car is 300kg heavier. So it might struggle. I'm curious to know if the bigger engines sound better because if you want a sporty drive a good engine sound is a key part of that. The compromise with the 2.0s will be economy in low to mid 30s I guess.
@aabidamn
@aabidamn Жыл бұрын
Seat and Skoda have really nice build quality. I don't take anything but those two, whenever I rent a car. Cheaper than a VW, but a lot better than the equivalent from Toyota, Ford, Vauxhall, etc.
@davidtaylor2131
@davidtaylor2131 Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of a Jaguar E pace hence I like the looks because I only opened up to see if in fact it was a jag.
@weekendgetaway9294
@weekendgetaway9294 14 күн бұрын
What about the fuel consumption if you are doing long commutes
@milpatel83
@milpatel83 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad I ordered the 245hp petrol version!
@The-Audi-driver
@The-Audi-driver Жыл бұрын
Turn the volume down from the steering wheel. Simples, iv got the fr Leon plug-in with the same entertainment system, and turn off the driving assists, that’ll stop the beeping
@christopherwright1795
@christopherwright1795 Жыл бұрын
I’ve had a cupra born for the last 7 months love the car but the tech especially the infotainment screen is a challenge lol it sends you new settings every time you drive which if you press ok will change all you’re personal settings like heating then fight you if you try to change them back lol it’s becomes a battle of willpower where the user usually gives in
@davidbillberg2203
@davidbillberg2203 Жыл бұрын
It's a very good daily but I like the one that has the 5-pot engine 🙂
@TheJbsportstech
@TheJbsportstech Жыл бұрын
Sadly they aren’t coming to the uk, Audi agreed limited numbers
@johnwhogan1610
@johnwhogan1610 Жыл бұрын
Good review Matt. You are too young to remember probably but worth you looking up the Dave Allen talking car sketch around the time of the Austin Maestro.
@garrygreen3210
@garrygreen3210 Жыл бұрын
Crafty Top Gun reference there Matt lad, like it 😎
@matiscrap
@matiscrap Жыл бұрын
I've got the 300bhp VZ2, everyone who's been in the car have loved it. Personally I just use Apple car play with Waze and Spotify, avoid the in-built system.
@OscarLodge
@OscarLodge 3 ай бұрын
A great review Cheers''... I'm looking to change from Leon Cupra 300 - and don't want a full S.U.V,.. style,.. this looks good., and I would think the all wheel drive top B.H.P version gives rocket like performance.
@rolo_061
@rolo_061 Жыл бұрын
love the spanish/malaga impression !
@Wallsy1694
@Wallsy1694 Жыл бұрын
I have the 2.0 245TSI model, had it for 9 months now it's been brilliant! Luckily have had no major issues apart from the over sensitive voice control which you experienced- turned it off straight away!
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Ah very good
@TheJbsportstech
@TheJbsportstech Жыл бұрын
Is the 2.0 not the hybrid
@mattycooper316
@mattycooper316 Жыл бұрын
Hi Matt, i've owned the 2.0 VZ2 Model, its probably the best car i've had and goes like an absolute rocket.
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
I thought as much. That would be the one I’d go for
@mattycooper316
@mattycooper316 Жыл бұрын
@@HighPeakAutos unfortunately i have to hand it back in 3 weeks as my lease is up but if you get chance to drive one of the 310bhp models then do it. I've also heard they're making a limited amount of ones with the same engine as the RS3
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
@@mattycooper316 yeah that would be interesting
@malcolmrobson7996
@malcolmrobson7996 Жыл бұрын
I had a Formentor for 9 month I agree about the non illuminated heater controls and the difficult infotainment system. The hybrid 245 I had is not the answer especially in cold weather with only 18 miles on hybrid leaving you with a 1.4 petrol motor. I was shocked having to pay the higher road fund due to poor marketing by Cupra with the original purchase price being£40500 due to the metallic paint. I do agree it is a good looking well built car. I replaced it with British made 2 seater sports car I can again drive in the fast lane smiling.
@cctesta
@cctesta Жыл бұрын
I like the look of this car too x
@jamest5149
@jamest5149 Жыл бұрын
We are having some nice weather here in Malaga 👍
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Always. I’ll be back soon
@1981vrs
@1981vrs Жыл бұрын
Agree with the infotainment system. I hired a new VW Golf and drove to Netherlands. Got off Chunnel and just wanted to change the dials from mpg to kph. Pulled over at services in Calais and thought it would take a few mins to find the Unit settings. Nope. Took me about 20 mins. I had a 2018 Octavia vrs and the units were easy to find. With the Golf I had to search on KZfaq and turns out many more had similar issue. I do also think these systems are dangerous to use on the road 🤦‍♀️
@surge88
@surge88 Жыл бұрын
these are good looking motors! - they remind me of the FX / QX Infinitis - wonder if you can get your hands on one of them and do a review?
@kulilipan4250
@kulilipan4250 Жыл бұрын
Had the same version for a few months now, and this guy nailed everything about it. If we had the budget we should have gone for the top version. Subscribed!!
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@densalbeach1
@densalbeach1 Жыл бұрын
Great review as always. Pretty nice car, all the looks but lacking in performance. Have you ever tried an Alpha Stelvio?
@johnthebimmerman1406
@johnthebimmerman1406 Жыл бұрын
Looks good, we get the diesel version here in Ireland, 150bhp 2.0l I'll keep my BMW g30 520d though. 😁
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Ah that’s interesting. Spanish people used to love diesel so not sure they’ll be happy about the switchover
@mgusto4145
@mgusto4145 Жыл бұрын
There are loads of these in the UK. You'll start seeing them everywhere now
@fhurley8447
@fhurley8447 Жыл бұрын
Funny you mentioned the Urus. First thing I said when I saw it was budget Urus.
@Birmingham_racing
@Birmingham_racing Жыл бұрын
The user interface is what puts me off the current range of Vw group cars
@manxman8008
@manxman8008 Жыл бұрын
i think you can add service years when buying
@surething7394
@surething7394 9 ай бұрын
Ordered the vz2 310bhp version last week, cant wait, just sucks as the wait time is loooong
@bojankis5999
@bojankis5999 Жыл бұрын
Your singing that song made my day. 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Thank you so much.
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
De nada 😂
@chrispenn715
@chrispenn715 Жыл бұрын
Had a Seat Leon a few years ago in between Golfs - at the time, the Leon was better equipped and better looking than the equivalent Golf - and noticeably cheaper. The Formentor (Tormentor?) is a decent looking car - but It looks very similar to the Mazda CX range.
@mickcresswell1031
@mickcresswell1031 Жыл бұрын
I had a 2019 Leon Cupra 290 lease car that I handed back in April this year. I have to say, it was one of the best cars I’ve ever had, both for performance, handling and interior/trim level. I went for it as I got a cracking deal on monthly lease rate (outgoing model in 2019). I love the look of the formentor and looked at the 310hp model (the only one to go for imo), but the lease deals earlier this year were terrible - more than double what I was paying on the Leon. So, I thought completely logically and declined to go for one - and bought a 2011 L322 4.4 Tdv8 instead!! (Of course....). 👍
@JosephRedfern
@JosephRedfern Жыл бұрын
Same situation here - bargain deal through Leasing Options, went back in July. Miss it so much! I stupidly bought an aging S320 to replace it, which I had to scrap after just a few months. Nightmare.
@mickcresswell1031
@mickcresswell1031 Жыл бұрын
@@JosephRedfern that’s a bummer. Have to admit, though it’s a completely different car and style of drive, I’m loving the L322 (I do have my mk1 Mx5 turbo for those fun moments still! 😉). Did you sort something out?
@JosephRedfern
@JosephRedfern Жыл бұрын
@@mickcresswell1031 Sounds like a good combo. I’ve not sorted a replacement out yet. Having had my fingers burnt, I’m tempted to get something like a Lexus IS250, which I’m hoping would be a little more reliable 😬
@ChrisplayThrough64
@ChrisplayThrough64 Жыл бұрын
So you have come here To brag to people you don’t know About the car you bought instead? Correct me if I’m wrong here 😆
@tuttobicci
@tuttobicci 4 ай бұрын
I guess you could always keep both hands on the wheel and use the volume control on the wheel.
@owensteele1645
@owensteele1645 Жыл бұрын
That's a nice car. I may be looking to get one of these when I'm due to change. The engine on your hire car does sound about as exciting as the one in my next door neighbour's Astra K 1.4T Griffin. So I'd most definitely look at, at least, the 2.0 190bhp one.
@carlbryan2227
@carlbryan2227 Жыл бұрын
Nice suv I was thinking 🤔 off buying one, I have a A4 black edition Avant 2.0 tdi …what do you think ?I should keep the a4 or get the SEAT thanks for the video..🙏🏿
@tomthepigeon6272
@tomthepigeon6272 Жыл бұрын
All the best mate 😂
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Same to you
@jimmyquinn9639
@jimmyquinn9639 Жыл бұрын
Looks ok and another good video 🚗🚙🚘👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@davidh2022
@davidh2022 Жыл бұрын
Cracked up at the singing versus voice recognition - that would do my head in proper!
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
I had four days of that 😂 Always interrupting my Radio Planeta
@davidperry3531
@davidperry3531 Жыл бұрын
With that motor, it is hardly sporting. In Australia, we have a choice of 3 motors starting from 140 kw and initial sales in the last 3 months for the brand have been very encouraging.
@leeandjancruise
@leeandjancruise Жыл бұрын
I took delivery of the 310 bhp VZ2 version on 1st Dec, as KZfaqr PetrolPed says 'it's formidable' and I absolutely agree, yes underneath it's very Golf R. Those annoying interruptions can all be turned off within the infotainment system and once set up you can almost forget about it and as complex as it is you get used to just what you want at the time with like now being winter but I do agree it could well be dangerous operating it while on the go so I leave that to the wife. I also agree that the 1.5 litre model shouldn't be worthy of the Cupra logo, it's just suited as a hire car or a commuter or a shopping car and God forbid my VZ2 (veloz) may be mistaken for one. Lol.
@ChrisplayThrough64
@ChrisplayThrough64 Жыл бұрын
They are killing Seat off that’s why
@damirbajic4579
@damirbajic4579 Жыл бұрын
Had it as a company car, I hated every second of it for the same reasons you do. I gave it back after two months after CEO told me they would pay for my own car if I stop complaining; so now I drive my own f31 and they pay me 2 euros per km, so I get to drive to work and make money. 😀
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
😂 that’s the perfect outcome
@abbottsadventures
@abbottsadventures Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of a Smeg fridge. Looks great but only moderately adept at doing its job.
@alasdairmacmillan5359
@alasdairmacmillan5359 Жыл бұрын
love your patter....and serious
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@DavidMcBeth-xv9lq
@DavidMcBeth-xv9lq Жыл бұрын
Thanks for review Matt. We have a Graphene Grey 190bhp AWD Formentor and love it. Travelled about 5600km since getting it in Sept. Have had many people stop me to ask about its provenance and admire it. To me, this is a car that has got all the proportions right, especially in colours that accentuate its bold lines. All the issues you talk about are true, especially the infamous touchscreen and light switches, They are courtesy of VW's parts bin and are synonymous with many Volkswagen AG cars. However, all the good bits that you talk about are thanks to SEAT/CUPRA. My guess is that CUPRA didn't get much choice in the infotainment/lighting systems - or it they did, the price of the Formentor's would make them much less affordable. All cars are compromises. To me the Formentor's compromises aren't at the expense of the driving pleasure for your dollar, or Euro. Keep up the good work Matt, great channel.
@dunkyhut
@dunkyhut Жыл бұрын
You’re right mate, I’ve never understood his fascination with putting sticks up a car’s exhaust! Lamborghini Urus you say? Go on, you know you want to.
@46Ashgrove
@46Ashgrove 7 ай бұрын
Well I was about to buy a used one for £26k, the V2 1.5L, guess I’ll rethink that one. Great review 👍 I was due to test drive the car in two days ( work commitments) I’ll still do this, but already decided against buying.
@BondRichBond
@BondRichBond Жыл бұрын
Absolutely spot on. We have a v2z launch edition on lease. Looks great, goes great… but the screen etc is such a pain. I switch off all the safety “help” but, come ignition off and on- it turns everything back on. Such a pain. And such a shame. It’s still a great car and far more interesting than the other equivalent marques.
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Yeah definitely. If I’d had it longer I’d have taken the time to turn it all off
@darkpurpleshadow3240
@darkpurpleshadow3240 2 ай бұрын
I have the ateca 1.5, love it so far
@ian7520
@ian7520 Жыл бұрын
Love your reviews Matt, any chance of getting hold of a Q7, macan or X5 2018 models for a review, I don’t know what to replace my F Pace 3 L R sport with.
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
What about an Alfa Stelvio or Maserati Levante?
@oldtimeuser3529
@oldtimeuser3529 Жыл бұрын
With that stand out of the crowd look it’s a hit but too much to go wrong 😑 temping on lease tho..cheers Matt
@andrewmullen4003
@andrewmullen4003 Жыл бұрын
In my keyless car, I keep the key in my pocket, simples. Was that the back road up to Ronda from Marbella? an interesting little road!
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
What about your house keys, phone, wallet?
@derekfinnegan734
@derekfinnegan734 Жыл бұрын
I almost didn’t watch this as I’ve owned a Cupra Formentor since July 2021. It’s been one of the most reliable cars I’ve had, glitchy screen notwithstanding. I still turn to look at it when I’ve parked up.
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Which model did you go for?
@derekfinnegan734
@derekfinnegan734 Жыл бұрын
@@HighPeakAutos I went for the 245bhp PHEV. It’s on 19” wheels, which are absolutely beautiful.
@1andyronly
@1andyronly 8 ай бұрын
Just bought a brand new unregistered Formentor eHybrid V1 in Graphene Grey for £33.5k. Looking forward to taking delivery.
@themav7232
@themav7232 Жыл бұрын
Too much tech is NOT good! Another great review 👍
@user-sy2mv6my8l
@user-sy2mv6my8l Жыл бұрын
Only one good pat in Formentor is 2.5 TSI R5! :)
@willoffer7119
@willoffer7119 Жыл бұрын
Great video, once again! Are you watching Matt Watson and your stick 😅
@msp5616
@msp5616 Жыл бұрын
Had the z2 310 4 drive for 8 months now, lucky most of the driver and eco aids can be turned off. It's basically a top of the range Q3. Thus, it suffers with the annoying VAG annoying and often offputting infotainment system. It really is overcomplicated when just a few buttons would make things easier and safer.
@mooncat1973
@mooncat1973 Жыл бұрын
Until last year, i had a 21 plate Octavia VRS, whilst it was nice to drive it was also a pain to drive and i felt it was dangerous. Everything was touch screen in it, from making phone calls to navigating numerous screens just to turn the air con on/off. The anti collision at the front of the car i also felt was dangerous, id lost count how many times the car thought i was going to crash in to parked cars and slammed the brakes on whilst cruise control was on. i eventually sold it as it was too much of a pain to drive.
@imthejoker1310
@imthejoker1310 Жыл бұрын
Bring the Spanish weather back with you Matt!!.
@javigar133
@javigar133 Жыл бұрын
Gracioso oír comentarios en castellano.... You can see that car in every parking lot here in Spain, even more than the León or Ibiza, It's the low-income hooligan car
@nickcc20
@nickcc20 Жыл бұрын
I have the 1.5l V2, comes with a few more bells and whistles, I’m used to SEAT, I’ve had 6. Miss my Leon Cupra. Gets me to work and back, everyone always asking what car is that? Top spec engine would be ideal, I just couldn’t justify spending that much. My boy racing days are over, and just need something to say I’m back driving a Cupra!
@ChrisplayThrough64
@ChrisplayThrough64 Жыл бұрын
Your a sado mate 😂
@steveegginton535
@steveegginton535 Жыл бұрын
Always thought that Seats were more interesting looking cars than the VW's they were based on. If I had to have a Crossover/SUV then a Cupra Formentor could be worth considering. The voice activation stuff would be very irritating! - I'd have to find the off button or resort to a hammer😃
@Algenon79
@Algenon79 Жыл бұрын
If mine ever arrives I’ll let you know 😂
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