Cupra Formentor vs Jeep Renegade
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Cupra Formentor

$49,990 - $94,990

2026 price

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Jeep Renegade

$6,999 - $15,990

2016 price

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Summary

2026 Cupra Formentor

2016 Jeep Renegade

By Jack Quick

By Peter Anderson

Safety Rating

Engine Type

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Inline 4, 2.4L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

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7.5L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Well-equipped
Massive range boost for PHEV
Fun and engaging to drive

Tonka tough
Lots of standard inclusions
Looks the part

Dislikes

Small boot in PHEV
Formentor S runs out of puff
Lots of tyre roar

Iffy entertainment software
Naff interior
Vague steering

2026 Cupra Formentor Summary

We’ve waited more than two years and it’s finally here.

Cupra has introduced the updated version of its most popular car in Australia, the Formentor.

A spicy small SUV rival to the likes of the Mini Countryman, BMW X2 and Audi Q3, among others, this design-led small SUV is now offered in more flavours than ever before.

It’s our first time testing out this updated Formentor on local soil, so read on to see how it stacks up.

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2016 Jeep Renegade Summary

Jeep's Renegade might be late to the mini-SUV party but it comes with a pretty impressive back catalogue to suggest that this is a SUV that can cash the cheques its name can write.

The top of the range Trailhawk can write even bigger cheques than the lower models, bringing with it a range of off-road tech toys to let you really get down and dirty.

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2026 Cupra Formentor 2016 Jeep Renegade

Verdict

It’s clear that Cupra has listened to feedback as this updated Formentor addresses many key criticisms of the pre-update car. Overall it makes it easier to live with and to recommend than before.

Although the VZe's updated PHEV powertrain offers double the amount of electric range, the V forms as a sweet spot of the line-up as it offers all the power and equipment you'd ever need. It's hard to look past the top-spec VZx though as power is a drug.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel, accommodation and meals provided.

Verdict

Rugged, dependable and good off-road are the most obvious qualities of the Trailhawk. It stands out from the rest of the mini-SUVs by being able to do the S and the U with plenty of vigour.

It's just a shame that its on-road manners can't match that of its big brother, the Cherokee. Unless you're planning on proper off-roading, the Trailhawk might not be quite what you're looking for.

Cupra Formentor vs Jeep Renegade What's the difference?

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Cupra Formentor vs Jeep Renegade
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