Months before the presentation of its models, Cupra tests them skidding in the arctic circle, at 30 degrees below zero and still in camouflage to draw definitive conclusions about their design. But also to check its features, performance and capabilities, above all, what reliability and braking means. And it is in this frozen white environment that we are welcomed so that the Cupra Formentor VZ5 demonstrates its full potential, this time months after its launch. We travel to the heart of Finnish Lapland, to Rovaniemi, home of the Northern Lights. Specifically, surrounded by forest and with several circuits that occupy an area of 17 hectares, we arrive at the Driving Center facilities, a perfect environment to discover the agility and magnificent behavior of an exclusive edition as special as the VZ5 on low-speed surfaces. grip like snow and ice.
This Formentor, whose production is limited to just 7,000 units worldwide , has an advanced and rigid chassis that also allows the firmness of the shock absorbers to be configured up to 15 positions thanks to the Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC), which benefits from the Progressive Steering and the ESC Sport system, which allows the rear axle to slide with total control to face the exit of the curves more efficiently. But the most interesting thing is the ‘Torque Splitter’ selective torque control technology to improve dynamics. Its mission is to distribute the engine power at the cornering supports, not only between the front and rear axles, but also between the left and right wheels of the rear axle, which gives the Formentor VZ5 even greater agility when conditions turn. More demanding.
In fact, all the technology that integrates this high-performance Cupra SUV plays a fundamental role when it comes to entering the snow, or rather when facing a section of the iconic Arctic Rally, one of the latest additions of the WRC calendar, to demonstrate his qualities, skills and his attention to detail. And it is very easy for him to adapt to any environment .
