Spanish newcomer Cupra will offer four versions of its sporty Leon hatchback, priced from $43,990 before on-road costs.
The most affordable variant, the V, won’t arrive until 2023, though orders will open in the third quarter of 2022.
The rest of the range arrives here this July. Orders open in June.
The Leon hatchback will offer the 140kW engine from the Skoda Octavia, the 180kW engine from the Volkswagen Golf GTI, the plug-in hybrid powertrain from the Golf GTE not sold in Australia, and the 221kW engine from the Golf GTI Clubsport in a single body style.
Sadly, the more practical Sportstourer isn’t part of the line-up.
All models feature fixed pricing and three years of free servicing, and are backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
The V, VZ and VZe all feature largely the same level of equipment, although the range-topping VZx – a front-wheel drive alternative to the Volkswagen Golf R – includes some additional features and cosmetic tweaks.
Pricing
- 2022 Cupra Leon V: $43,990
- 2022 Cupra Leon VZ: $52,590
- 2022 Cupra Leon VZe: $59,990
- 2022 Cupra Leon VZx: $60,990
Prices exclude on-road costs.
Cupra has also announced the following drive-away prices:
- 2022 Cupra Leon VZ: $56,990
- 2022 Cupra Leon VZe:
- $62,990 (ACT)
- $63,990 (QLD)
- $64,990 (NSW, SA)
- $65,490 (VIC)
- $65,990 (WA)
- TBD (TAS, NT)
- 2022 Cupra Leon VZx: $64,990
Engines
Each of the four Cupra Leon variants has a different powertrain.
The base V is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 140kW of power and 320Nm of torque, mated with a seven-speed wet dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The VZ also uses a turbocharged 2.0-litre and seven-speed dual-clutch, but its engine produces 180kW and 370Nm.
The VZe mates a turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder engine with an electric motor, for total system outputs of 180kW and 400Nm. It uses a six-speed wet dual-clutch auto.
Finally, the VZx packs a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with 221kW of power and 400Nm of torque.
All models are front-wheel drive.
Fuel Economy
Local fuel economy figures have yet to be announced.
Claimed electric range for the VZe is up to 60km.
Dimensions
The 2022 Cupra Leon measures 4398mm long, 1799mm wide and 1442mm tall on a 2683mm wheelbase.
Servicing and Warranty
The Cupra Leon is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Cupra also includes three years of free servicing.
Safety
The Cupra Leon has a five-star rating from ANCAP, based on Euro NCAP testing conducted in 2020.
It received an adult occupant protection rating of 91 per cent, a child occupant protection rating of 88 per cent, a vulnerable road user protection rating of 71 per cent, and a safety assist rating of 80 per cent.
Standard safety equipment across the range includes:
- AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane-keep assist with highway lane-centring
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Safe exit warning
- 10 airbags
- Reversing camera with parking sensors
Standard Equipment
The Cupra Leon V comes standard with the following equipment:
- 140kW/320Nm turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine
- 18-inch black-and-silver alloy wheels
- 18-inch space-saver wheel
- Heated, power-folding mirrors
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- LED headlights, tail lights, and daytime running lights
- Fog lights with cornering function
- Automatic high-beam
- Automatic headlights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Rear tinted windows
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- Satellite navigation
- Wireless phone charging
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wired or wireless)
- Four USB-C ports
- Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
- Ambient interior lighting
- Black headlining
- Cloth bucket seats
- Adaptive dampers
- Progressive Steering
- Keyless entry and start
- Tri-zone climate control
- Illuminated sill plates
- Aluminium pedals
The Leon VZ includes:
- 180kW/370Nm turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine
- 19-inch black-and-silver alloy wheels
- 18-inch space-saver spare
The Leon VZe includes:
- 1.4-litre turbocharged plug-in hybrid powertrain (180kW/400Nm)
- Tyre repair kit in lieu of space-saver
The Leon VZx includes:
- 19-inch black and copper alloy wheels
- Side skirts
- Quad exhaust
- Supersports steering wheel with additional buttons, heating
- Petrol blue dashboard, leather bucket seats
- Heated front seats
- Power driver’s seat with memory
- Memory mirrors
- Beats nine-speaker sound system
Options
The following options are available on the Leon:
- Power sunroof: $1800 (all models)
- Brembo brake package: $3600 (VZx)
- Leather and Sound Package: $2450 (V, VZ)
- Leather upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Power driver’s seat with memory
- Mirror memory
- Dashboard with copper-coloured stitching
- Nine-speaker Beats sound system
- Leather Package: $2050 (VZe)
- Leather upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Power driver’s seat with memory
- Mirror memory
- Dashboard with copper-coloured stitching
Colours
The Leon is available in the following metallic finishes:
- Nevada White
- Magnetic Tech
- Midnight Black
- Asphalt Blue
- Urban Silver
Premium metallic paint finishes comprise Desire Red and Graphene Grey, and are a $475 option across the range. Desire Red isn’t available on the VZx.
Exclusive to the VZx is the option of matte paint ($2300), available in either Petrol Blue or Magnetic Tech.
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