I came here to post exactly this!!! Through the first couple of corners and the fast sections when he was overtaking you could see the owners brake foot was through the firewall bracing himself. lol
Hi, I was really surprised, places I was doing 170km/h, where Misha was doing 250km/h haha. But I learned a lot on that lap and set a time myself 2sec slower than Misha, thanks again Misha 🙏.
They put one of the coolest engines out there on a fantastic looking car from a brand that celebrates sport. These days, I consider this as an act of resistance 💪
@@VitaCola2 maybe it's wrong. clearly officially it remains that the vz5 will not be introduced in the facelift but the new formentor with the 5 cylinders on top has already been spotted right here at the ring. this makes me think that almost certainly in the future they will introduce it to the market. however, as an owner of the vz5 I can say that it is an absolute drug as a means
@@Porkycheun Actually the AD09 are on the lower level of a semislick (to be clear, less performance than a052 or trofeo R, more probably in line with a Michelin 4S or slighly above). Therefore it is still very impressive
Cupra make such *GOOD LOOKING* cars - their whole aesthetic is so damn good. Especially love the Bronze highlights, it's so unique and utterly gorgeous.
Schön dass Misha das Auto gefällt! Ich fahre selbst den VZ5 und bin absolut happy damit. Ein flotter Daily, der trotzdem abliefern kann! Eigentlich kann man das Ding kaum SUV nennen, er ist sehr kompakt und sogar über 100 kg leichter als der BMW M2.
The difference in height compared to a Leon It's around 5-6 cm, it is practically the same, but with all-wheel drive and a larger engine. As you say, It's not a SUV, It is a car that follows the current fashion of the so-called "Crossover", which is indeed a compact with a little more height.
Hi all, I am the terrified owner of the Vz5. Those of you who seem very amused that I looked scared are absolutely right, but I'm certainly just as scared when I'm a passenger when the wife drives to the store 🫣. I ask Misha to drive my car because I didn't get faster times than 7:58 B to G. But after one lap with Misha I found 8sec faster on my 25 lap, big thanks Misha🙏.
Hallo from a other VZ5 driver, impressive round! Can you tell me the mods of your car and give a link for breakpads and tiers plz? Thx and enjoy this fantastic sleeper car 👍
Well done mate. As long as you're smiling at the end and don't end up in the scenery, its all good. Good on you to get him to show you the capability of the car. its a great way to get better on the track.
@@newguyozHey, I just hate being a passenger 😅. But I love to drive😎. On my 25th lap on the ring, I set the time 7:50 BtG, 2sec slower than Misha😜. But thanks to going with Misha who taught me 🙏.
Ha ha, I noticed that too, are theyvever going to figure that one out? My friend with mk8 GTI got a steering wheel replacement that was supposed to solve the issues but he's still getting them just less frequent.
@@bokiNYC I had a steering wheel replacement, an entertainment screen replacement, injectors changed, fuel pump changed and multiple other items over an 18 month period. They couldn't fix it so I handed it back. A great car but unfortunately flawed in so many mechanical ways. These issues are prevalent across the whole VW group.
Are we gonna ignore the fact that this is kind of small SUV and doing corner speeds that are from an other planet with stock suspension?? I mean ….. how??!!! 😂😂😂. Also amazing driving
Formentor have a frame that is a masterpiece, fine tuned by Cupra engineers. Suspensions are also quite sophisticated (active suspensions as standard equipement). It's basically a sport car with the body of a crossover. And a stylish one also. The new model doesn't have the same aggressive and unique look, but remain the best suv-crossover on the market.
As a Last Edition Formentor VZ5 owner, having bought it 50k brand new, I can absolutely agree with Misha. It's an amazing all rounder if I dare say the best for the money.
I am a VZ5 owner and the car is not compareable with a Q3 in terms of dynamics. Its not only faster in straight line but, thanks to the torque split differential, much more agile in corners. Different brake pads are not necessary cause the stock Akebono brake system is so well suited for the track that from my own experince the tyres will overheat before the brakes start to fade. The car is slept on by a lot of people, so you suprise people on the autobahn here and there. I ordered and bought mine for around 50k€ which is a bargain compared how fun and fast the car is. PS: I agreee with the exhaust. You can improve it with a manual valve control but one could imagine how amazing it would sound without a GPF. Still a great daily though
Cupra Formentor is one of the best cars ever made of the past 5 years. The VZ5 is an absolute beast but it's very funny and pleasant to drive also with more "humble" engines like the VZ with 310 HP and the VZ hybrid with 245 HP
Pretty much at 200 through Schwedenkreuz😱 ... f'king impressive, not to mention very high speeds through some other testing corners - hats of to Cupra, hats of to Misha 🔥💪
Amazing run! I've considered buying a VZ5 and after watching this it's a done deal...what an amazing car! Crossover SUV for normal every day life AND sportscar maneuverability and speed!
Misha is really impressive. I am also the lucky owner of a VZ5. I didn't know we could pilot like this. I plan to go on track also, but I don't expect to do so. And what is also impressive with that car you have an offroad mode fully usable that breaks in downhill and put the 360 camera. You put 4 winters tires and go in ski station with no issue. Really a versatile car.
All things being roughly equal, it looked like the beemer had the straight line acceleration but not the driver knowledge of the track. Also Misha was pushing harder than usual, it seems (competition with the vehicle behind him? Even he wouldn't be immune).
❤ the part where Mischa is like ''now comes the boring part'' while you see the owner with a look on his face that says ''This is exiciting enough for me m8! ''😆💀
I own VZ5 for 6 month and I had same face as the dude at the passenger seat Didnt know this car can do it, gonna buy a semi slicks for the next season 🙈
WAW ...such a cool car...so much car for the $$$$ ...am looking to purchase one! Its amazing ...giving such big joy and smiles when driving it! And gave that M2 ( far more expensive ) a run for its money!
I think what's best about high performance VW products is that they are actually designed to handle 10/10th without overheating. 118c while Misha is driving for oil temperature is excellent. lots of cars from other automakers(Japanese automakers especially) don't do this.
Lovely sounding 5cyl and passenger was loving life😂 However its sad to see whats happened to the cupras of todays era 😢 a lot of them are boxy family cars nowadays.
Sarà pure che conosci a menadito il circuito, ma calarsi in tutte queste auto diverse e tirar fuori il massimo da esse, è certamente una indiscutibile qualità !
Man, judging from the video I wish I had the money to buy a VZ .... just bought the new 1.5eTSI, and it accelerates like a slab of concrete. Hoping a stage 1 tune can add a bit of fun to it tho.
Yooooooo let’s go ad09’s Love those tires, even if the re71rs is better and cheaper. The ad09 just feels good rides smooth and I personally like how the sidewall is softer compared to other tires in its class. Just lets you push.
This was a long time coming one for me, as a VZ5 owner. Was really wondering when you'll have one on the channel. Hats down to Björn for getting in contact with you. I was really curious based on your experience from other drives how it compares to the other ones, RS3 8Y and RSQ3 F3, but also higher rated cars of the same class such as the old gen (ICE) Porsche Macan. Also, did it feel RWD biased? Was curios if so, as with the rear diff in Cupra mode it should help with torque vectoring under braking as well as acceleration. I agree with the exhaust part. Stock (OPF installed) is a shame for that engine, hence why I'm really considering getting a full kit from Ragazzon (OPF delete & Sport CAT).
Seldom seeing Misha getting hustled (albeit somewhat, as the M2 was quite respectful on the straights). I wonder if the German Stig was driving the M2?
Watching the owner's face go from regret -> we gonna crash -> holy sh*t my car can do this -> joy was hilariously fun. Good job all around.
I came here to post exactly this!!! Through the first couple of corners and the fast sections when he was overtaking you could see the owners brake foot was through the firewall bracing himself. lol
Hi, I was really surprised, places I was doing 170km/h, where Misha was doing 250km/h haha. But I learned a lot on that lap and set a time myself 2sec slower than Misha, thanks again Misha 🙏.
They put one of the coolest engines out there on a fantastic looking car from a brand that celebrates sport. These days, I consider this as an act of resistance 💪
But they cancelt the vz5 with the Facelift.
Sorry but Cupra is really pretentious now.. half the models they sell are 1.5 TSi hybrids...not really the move for a Cupracring Brand imho....
@@VitaCola2 maybe it's wrong. clearly officially it remains that the vz5 will not be introduced in the facelift but the new formentor with the 5 cylinders on top has already been spotted right here at the ring. this makes me think that almost certainly in the future they will introduce it to the market. however, as an owner of the vz5 I can say that it is an absolute drug as a means
@@DxCBuG Yep I chose not to upgrade. 2018-2020 peak Cupra, all the tech, lightest MQB and no silly hybrid or capacitive buttons
@@DxCBuGA lot of years before they sells diesels, as Cupra, for example Seat Ibiza Cupra. (1.9 tdi). Is it better? Almost the same power.
Taking corners better than some sports cars, unbelievable!
It's on semi-slicks, that's why (mainly). 😉😉
helps when you're on semi slick and misha being a decent driver.
@@Porkycheun Actually the AD09 are on the lower level of a semislick (to be clear, less performance than a052 or trofeo R, more probably in line with a Michelin 4S or slighly above). Therefore it is still very impressive
@@danym6547 AD09 are way ahead of the 4S. They're more like a cup 2 but with stronger sidewall
@@b71071 which again is anyhow still far away respect to the real semislick mentioned and used for example on the A AMG 45 or RS3
Cupra Formentor VZ5 sales just went up.
i dont think so.. as this was a limited run already and now, as the facelift is out, the vz5 will get even more rare
Leider schon ausverkauft.
@@ShasOAunLaahh what a shame like so many other limited cars.
Nah… not everyone can afford with the current price and for daily driving the 1.5 is more than enough
Sadly the VZ5 is no longer in production. The new Formentor doesn't have a VZ5 version. Thanks to the stupid and useless green rules of the EU.
Cupra make such *GOOD LOOKING* cars - their whole aesthetic is so damn good. Especially love the Bronze highlights, it's so unique and utterly gorgeous.
For a stock car with this temps and better brake pads outstanding
Schön dass Misha das Auto gefällt! Ich fahre selbst den VZ5 und bin absolut happy damit. Ein flotter Daily, der trotzdem abliefern kann! Eigentlich kann man das Ding kaum SUV nennen, er ist sehr kompakt und sogar über 100 kg leichter als der BMW M2.
The difference in height compared to a Leon It's around 5-6 cm, it is practically the same, but with all-wheel drive and a larger engine. As you say, It's not a SUV, It is a car that follows the current fashion of the so-called "Crossover", which is indeed a compact with a little more height.
Das sagt (leider) viel ueber BMW. 😉
Very nice view of the rear wiper
Sorry :(
@@mgcharoudin🥺
😅😅
Looks like a bloke on a motorbike sitting on his arse😁
@@mgcharoudinif it makes you feel better that's the best shot of a rear wiper I've seen in a while. 😂
Hi all, I am the terrified owner of the Vz5. Those of you who seem very amused that I looked scared are absolutely right, but I'm certainly just as scared when I'm a passenger when the wife drives to the store 🫣. I ask Misha to drive my car because I didn't get faster times than 7:58 B to G. But after one lap with Misha I found 8sec faster on my 25 lap, big thanks Misha🙏.
Hallo from a other VZ5 driver, impressive round! Can you tell me the mods of your car and give a link for breakpads and tiers plz? Thx and enjoy this fantastic sleeper car 👍
Well done mate. As long as you're smiling at the end and don't end up in the scenery, its all good. Good on you to get him to show you the capability of the car. its a great way to get better on the track.
@@newguyozHey, I just hate being a passenger 😅. But I love to drive😎. On my 25th lap on the ring, I set the time 7:50 BtG, 2sec slower than Misha😜. But thanks to going with Misha who taught me 🙏.
@@commandox99 did you get answer? Also VZ5 owner here😊
@@veselikanal7738 nope not yet
4:14 I don't miss those warning messages that were so familiar in my Golf GTI 😂
Ha ha, I noticed that too, are theyvever going to figure that one out? My friend with mk8 GTI got a steering wheel replacement that was supposed to solve the issues but he's still getting them just less frequent.
@@bokiNYC I had a steering wheel replacement, an entertainment screen replacement, injectors changed, fuel pump changed and multiple other items over an 18 month period.
They couldn't fix it so I handed it back. A great car but unfortunately flawed in so many mechanical ways. These issues are prevalent across the whole VW group.
I get the same messages when driving on Nordschleife. Even had the car calling 🆘 😂
Sick lap mate! Especially that end section with heavy traffic!
дядька в конце радуется, что живой доехал ). Купра бомба конечно 💪👍
Are we gonna ignore the fact that this is kind of small SUV and doing corner speeds that are from an other planet with stock suspension?? I mean ….. how??!!! 😂😂😂. Also amazing driving
still an SUV tho
has like no body roll
@@GewelRealStill thrashing cars that aren't tho
I'm in shock
Formentor have a frame that is a masterpiece, fine tuned by Cupra engineers. Suspensions are also quite sophisticated (active suspensions as standard equipement). It's basically a sport car with the body of a crossover. And a stylish one also. The new model doesn't have the same aggressive and unique look, but remain the best suv-crossover on the market.
As a Last Edition Formentor VZ5 owner, having bought it 50k brand new, I can absolutely agree with Misha. It's an amazing all rounder if I dare say the best for the money.
when available, there was no car on the market where you got more for your money. Insane value
I am a VZ5 owner and the car is not compareable with a Q3 in terms of dynamics. Its not only faster in straight line but, thanks to the torque split differential, much more agile in corners. Different brake pads are not necessary cause the stock Akebono brake system is so well suited for the track that from my own experince the tyres will overheat before the brakes start to fade. The car is slept on by a lot of people, so you suprise people on the autobahn here and there. I ordered and bought mine for around 50k€ which is a bargain compared how fun and fast the car is. PS: I agreee with the exhaust. You can improve it with a manual valve control but one could imagine how amazing it would sound without a GPF. Still a great daily though
Cupra Formentor is one of the best cars ever made of the past 5 years. The VZ5 is an absolute beast but it's very funny and pleasant to drive also with more "humble" engines like the VZ with 310 HP and the VZ hybrid with 245 HP
the 2.0 vz version easly to tune around 420-430 hp, and its lighter (maybe better in cornering), so i think that it can be a beast as well :)
That 5 cylinder engine is a true gem. The power, the sound...very nice. Imagine this on some sport suspension and it is still a small SUV, wow
I've never seen anyone push one of those, THAT hard, fantastic
wow, nice lap, squeezing everything out of that car :)
Pretty much at 200 through Schwedenkreuz😱 ... f'king impressive, not to mention very high speeds through some other testing corners - hats of to Cupra, hats of to Misha 🔥💪
Semi slick
yes tyres and BBK count, but I've seen him take sports cars with better aero and good tyres through there at lesser speeds
Very Fun Video! I love how tense the owner is, while you absolutely sended that Cupra...I mean even the gopro couldnt handle it 😂
Amazing run! I've considered buying a VZ5 and after watching this it's a done deal...what an amazing car! Crossover SUV for normal every day life AND sportscar maneuverability and speed!
How micha was dancing with the car, amazing how fast it can do.
It's actually very impressive performance!
I've seen enough of these and be able to tell when Misha is having fun, that vehicle was DRIVEN.
Misha is really impressive. I am also the lucky owner of a VZ5. I didn't know we could pilot like this. I plan to go on track also, but I don't expect to do so. And what is also impressive with that car you have an offroad mode fully usable that breaks in downhill and put the 360 camera. You put 4 winters tires and go in ski station with no issue. Really a versatile car.
Didn't expect the car to be that quick.
Don't know about the passenger, but I've only ever pulled those kinds of faces on the toilet. He's struggling!
But after not so long he's already having quite a lot of fun!
😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂
You're looking yourself in a mirror on the toilet ? 🥸
1.Applause for such amazing driving skills
2. This thing goes !!!
That sweet 5 cyl 🎶
I've considered selling my GTI and getting a 2.5 just for that sound lol
@@mrjkstarkit’s worth it
@@mrjkstark I have one and it’s nothing but pure bliss you won’t regret it 🫡
just stumbled upon the channel, my favorite road and random cars.. love it!!
Love how the M2 driver was calm and patient. He could overtake you, but he saw that in the corner, you were faster than him.
460 HP/550 NM vs 390 HP/480 NM, so the M2 is obviosly faster. Still, corner speeds and General momentum are incredible for a small SUV.
The guys face is priceless 😂. But he is though enough to take the ride. I would shit my pants, literally!!
You were working hard on that lap Misha👍
The smile coming into the straight from the owner says it all 9:52
Cupra's are very underrated, best sports cars in the VAG group apart from Audi RS line.
Guy was like a pendulum from "haha this is so fun" to "please mom come pick me up I'm afraid", I wish I was him lol
The hardest Misha pushed a car on a public session in a while,mad skills 🔥👏
Owner's facial expressions are priceless :)
Bravo Misha!!! Outstanding driving and such a stock Cupra!!! Congrats driver and owner 🙌
Splendid driving Misha, very, very good. BMW couldn't bear to follow you, it was left in the dust. Congratulations.
All things being roughly equal, it looked like the beemer had the straight line acceleration but not the driver knowledge of the track. Also Misha was pushing harder than usual, it seems (competition with the vehicle behind him? Even he wouldn't be immune).
Misha was pushing the Cupra to the limits, which the driver behind him doesn't seem to do the same to the M2.
❤ the part where Mischa is like ''now comes the boring part'' while you see the owner with a look on his face that says ''This is exiciting enough for me m8! ''😆💀
04:30 bro was saying his final wishes 😂
Great Car and lap🎉 I m driving the vz5, with asr controller and racechip gts. It’s impressive machine.
I own VZ5 for 6 month and I had same face as the dude at the passenger seat
Didnt know this car can do it, gonna buy a semi slicks for the next season 🙈
Seems to me a very wel balanced car, nice driving 👌
Holy crap that thing HANGS ON!
fast lap....misha in beast mode......great stuff....
Great car and amazing driving Misha. This looks faster than those "1000hp" GTRs you had on here haha
Misha is a beast!!!!! like always delivering the best videos... salute comrade from California
170 through mutkurve like it's nothing is just wild. And from what I've seen the speedo is almost spot on with GPS speed. Great car.
WAW ...such a cool car...so much car for the $$$$ ...am looking to purchase one! Its amazing ...giving such big joy and smiles when driving it! And gave that M2 ( far more expensive ) a run for its money!
I love the way this pre-facelift Formentor looks. I think the facelift has pretty much ruined the car's front.
I think what's best about high performance VW products is that they are actually designed to handle 10/10th without overheating. 118c while Misha is driving for oil temperature is excellent. lots of cars from other automakers(Japanese automakers especially) don't do this.
It was on a cold 14C day though
5 cylinder supremacy 💪🏼
-a proud 170hp jetta 2.5 owner
These Cupra look nice 👍
Car owner grew som balls knowing what the car is capable of, what a run.
At over 200 km/h, Misha sits behind the wheel as calmly as if he were driving a school bus!👍👍
5cyl engines are so underrated
Finally! As a Formentor owner I was waiting for a lap with it!
Lovely sounding 5cyl and passenger was loving life😂 However its sad to see whats happened to the cupras of todays era 😢 a lot of them are boxy family cars nowadays.
Dude smile like Pain Harold, meme Guy 😂😂😂
Sarà pure che conosci a menadito il circuito, ma calarsi in tutte queste auto diverse e tirar fuori il massimo da esse, è certamente una indiscutibile qualità !
What a car... I never really liked SEAT's or Cupra's, but this is one hell of a machine!
Shame the rear cam was on the wiper though ...
Finaly a vz on this channel, as an owner of one I was wondering how Misha would rate this car. Nice lap as well!
The passengers facial expressions 😅😂 he regretting sitting with you
I wouldn't expect it be faster than the M2 in the corners!
Pushing hard, car does good it seems! 🤩
J'adore les commentaires.... Beaucoup de bonheur pour ceux qui ont choisi cette Cupra
Man, judging from the video I wish I had the money to buy a VZ .... just bought the new 1.5eTSI, and it accelerates like a slab of concrete.
Hoping a stage 1 tune can add a bit of fun to it tho.
Yooooooo let’s go ad09’s
Love those tires, even if the re71rs is better and cheaper. The ad09 just feels good rides smooth and I personally like how the sidewall is softer compared to other tires in its class. Just lets you push.
Один из лучших заездов в этом году 👍
Realy good handling for the body type, and fast as well.
General tuning: Throw in Misha Charoudin as a stern drive and any car shows amazing abilities! 😆😆
I love the Cupra Leon, would never own a formentor but Cupra is so good I love dealing with them
Micha, great lap as usual! How do you rate those AD09 among other semis that you tried so far (I guess pretty much all of them ;) )
Great to see fellow swede on the channel. 🎉😊 Cool ride.
Great car ❤ I would love to have this as a family car too 😂
Sweet car!! As always great driving
This was a long time coming one for me, as a VZ5 owner. Was really wondering when you'll have one on the channel. Hats down to Björn for getting in contact with you.
I was really curious based on your experience from other drives how it compares to the other ones, RS3 8Y and RSQ3 F3, but also higher rated cars of the same class such as the old gen (ICE) Porsche Macan.
Also, did it feel RWD biased? Was curios if so, as with the rear diff in Cupra mode it should help with torque vectoring under braking as well as acceleration.
I agree with the exhaust part. Stock (OPF installed) is a shame for that engine, hence why I'm really considering getting a full kit from Ragazzon (OPF delete & Sport CAT).
I LOVE sound of 5 cylinders😍
OMG Misha, you never feel fear? You were pushing it over its natural limits ❤
VZ5 is a beast🚀🚀
250km and she’s gripping and bouncing and sliding and the passenger is holding on you could see it in his face very good laps
Hope you can your hands on a VZ 2.0 version. Would love to see how they compare. Absolutely awesome videos!!!!
Rapid lap in a suv, super fun Misha.
the Cupra Fermentor 🤣
Lovely flashbacks of Walther Rohrl and his Quattro ❤😊🥰. Theres no sound like a German 5 cylinder 🥰🥰
I think I prefer the Volvo i5 sound. Older vag i5 is nice too and the vr5 although exhaust design plays a big part also 😀
eres un gran piloto ✌️👌
Poor guy was holding on for dear Life😂
The M2 is beautiful.
Nailed that one... respect
This car is very capable, love it!
Cupra is such a cool brand. Very unique.
Bro didn't know if he wanted to laugh or cry !!!! 🤣
Lowerd an exhaust and a tune would make it even more epic
Like my one 😅
Amaaaaaaaazing lap.
Seldom seeing Misha getting hustled (albeit somewhat, as the M2 was quite respectful on the straights).
I wonder if the German Stig was driving the M2?
I don't know why we didn't get this car in the UK.
Interesting to see the oil temperature hit 116°C. Nearly 30° more than my 1.5 Formentor.
Fighting the ring bmw....lol Nice drive!