Cupra opens order books again for plug-in hybrid duo

In good news for plug-in hybrid fans, Cupra is opening order books once again for its Leon VZe and Formentor VZe.

27 Feb 2023 at 7:00 am

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Jade Credentino

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Jade Credentino

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Cupra’s plug-in hybrid Leon VZe and Formentor VZe are available to order once again.

Customers can order the Leon or Formentor PHEVs via the Cupra website, and those who receive an allocation should expect to see their vehicles arrive from the second half of this year.

Cupra initially offered just over 100 examples of the plug-in hybrids last year, which it says sold out shortly after their release.

It hasn’t specified how many of the PHEVs it will be importing.

The news follows confirmation from the Volkswagen Group brand earlier this month that it had secured an additional 200 units of the electric Born hatchback after selling out the initial 400-unit allocation.

Both the Leon VZe and Formentor VZe share the same 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with an electric motor, for total system outputs of 180kW of power and 400Nm of torque and 50km of range.

Both the Formentor and Leon VZe include:

Six-speed wet clutch DSG
Wireless phone charging
10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
12-inch infotainment system
- Wired Android Auto and Wireless Apple Carplay
- Satellite navigation
Two front and two rear USB-C ports
Keyless entry and start
Three zone climate control
Adaptive cruise control
Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
Lane-keep assist
Park assist
Reversing camera
Cloth sports bucket seats
Tyre repair kit

Some additional inclusions on the Formentor VZe include:

Towing pre-wire
Mode 3 cable
Rear spoiler

Cupra dropped prices earlier this year for the Leon VZe and VZx to align them with the flagship Born EV.

Pricing for the Leon VZe is $59,990 before on-road costs.

Driveaway pricing differs per state:

$62,990 drive-away in ACT
$63,990 drive-away in QLD
$64,990 drive-away in NSW
$64,990 drive-away in SA
$65,490 drive-away in VIC
$65,990 drive-away in WA

Pricing for the Formentor VZe is $62,990 before on-road costs.

Driveaway pricing differs per state:

$65,990 drive-away in ACT
$66,990 drive-away for QLD
$67,990 drive-away for NSW
$67,990 drive-away for SA
$68,490 drive-away for VIC
$68,990 drive-away for WA

MORE: Everything Cupra Leon MORE: Everything Cupra Formentor

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Jade Credentino

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Jade Credentino

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Jade Credentino is an automotive journalist currently based in Melbourne, Australia. Jade has had a chance to review a variety of vehicles and particularly enjoys SUVs. She enjoys traveling and going on road trips exploring Australia.