Cupra Formentor vs Mazda CX-80

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Cupra Formentor
Cupra Formentor

2027 price

Mazda CX-80
Mazda CX-80

$49,888 - $90,985

2025 price

Summary

2027 Cupra Formentor
2025 Mazda CX-80
Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 6, 3.3L
Fuel Type
-

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
-

8.4L/100km (combined)
Seating
0

7
Dislikes
  • Small boot in PHEV
  • Formentor S runs out of puff
  • Lots of tyre roar

  • Drab design for a premium SUV
  • Heavy steering at lower speeds
  • Air conditioning system needs work
2027 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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2025 Mazda CX-80 Summary

Despite the similar naming conventions, the new Mazda CX-80 large SUV isn’t a revamped version of the popular CX-8 model even though it technically replaces it.

The CX-80 is actually a seven-seat version of the mid-size CX-60. If you're confused, you're not the only one. The CX-80 joins a loooong list of SUVs that Mazda has brought to our market (including the CX-80 and 90) and while it offers more passenger space than its predecessor, does bigger mean better when it comes to family hauling?

My family of three have spent three weeks with the one-up-from-entry grade Touring G40e to find out for you.

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2027 Cupra Formentor 2025 Mazda CX-80

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