Cupra Formentor vs Nissan Ariya

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Cupra Formentor
Cupra Formentor

$51,990 - $94,990

2026 price

Nissan Ariya
Nissan Ariya

$55,840 - $71,840

2026 price

Summary

2026 Cupra Formentor
2026 Nissan Ariya
Safety Rating

Engine Type

Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

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Fuel Efficiency
-

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Seating
5

0
Dislikes
  • Small boot in PHEV
  • Formentor S runs out of puff
  • Lots of tyre roar

  • Busy ride on 20-inch wheels
  • Cabin storage could be better
  • Doesn’t stand out from the crowd
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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2026 Nissan Ariya Summary

Nissan was one of the first to launch a mainstream electric vehicle (EV) in Australia with the cute Leaf hatchback back in 2010.

While two generations of the Leaf have come and gone, Nissan still hasn’t launched another EV offering in Australia. That’s now finally changed.

The Japanese carmaker has just launched the Ariya mid-size electric SUV in Australia roughly five years after it was first revealed. It’s been available in other markets since 2022.

The EV market has gained momentum in Australia and there are a growing number of heavy-hitting rivals out there now for the Ariya to go up against.

Is it too little, too late for Nissan? Read along to find out.

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