Cupra Australia has introduced yet one more run-out supply, this time for the pre-update Leon V hatchback forward of the facelifted mannequin’s arrival later this month.
Mannequin yr 2024 (MY24) inventory of the Cupra Leon V – powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 140kW of energy and 320Nm of torque – can now be had for $35,990 drive-away nationwide whilestocks final, together with often non-obligatory options like leather-based trim, heated entrance seats with energy adjustment, Beats premium audio, and an influence sunroof.
That represents simply over $13,000 in financial savings over the Leon V’s normal base drive-away pricing, which doesn’t embrace the non-obligatory Leather-based and Sound Package deal ($2550) and panoramic sunroof ($1850) – all up, there’s $17,600 in reductions.
Cupra’s run-out drive-away supply means the 140kW Leon V – which quotes a 0-100km/h time of seven.2 seconds and mixed gas consumption of 6.2L/100km – is now cheaper than a base Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport Hybrid, which based mostly on a Melbourne postcode prices about $36,470 drive-away.
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The promotional pricing can also be properly underneath that of the associated Volkswagen Golf, which is at the moment on supply from $40,990 drive-away in entry-level 110TSI Life trim, which presents much less energy and torque, and fewer normal options regardless of being sharing the identical MQB evo chassis structure and quite a few parts.
Cupra Leon V gear highlights:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlights
- Keyless entry
- 12-inch touchscreen infotainment
- Satellite tv for pc navigation
- DAB+ digital radio
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay
- Wi-fi Android Auto
- Wi-fi cellphone charging
- 4 x USB-C ports
- Adaptive cruise management
- Lane Help
- Lane departure warning
- Lane preserve help
- Aspect Help
- Blind-spot monitor
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Park Help
- Parking sensors – entrance,rear
Choices included as normal as a part of the supply embrace:
Leather-based and Sound Package deal – often $2550
- 9-speaker Beats premium audio
- Leather-based upholstery
- Leather-based-look dashboard trim
- Heated entrance seats
- Energy driver seat incl. reminiscence
- Aspect mirrors incl. reminiscence
Electrical sunroof – often $1850
On the time of writing, simply 53 examples of the MY24 Leon V stay obtainable on Cupra Australia’s nationwide inventory locator. A few of these additionally embrace remaining inventory of the V Tribe Version, which will get Petrol Blue leather-based and copper-accented alloy wheels in the identical primary design as the usual V.
First examples of the facelifted 2026 Cupra Leon vary arrive this month, with costs ranging from $46,990 plus on-road prices for the entry-level Leon Hatch S, which debuts a much less highly effective however extra environment friendly 110kW 1.5 eTSI petrol engine that includes 48V mild-hybrid expertise.
It’s a second and a half slower than the outgoing Leon V to 100km/h (8.7 seconds), although claimed gas use is lower to a thrifty 5.4L/100km on the mixed cycle.
Additionally launching this month is the refreshed Leon Hatch VZx and the brand new (for Australia) Leon Sportstourer VZe, priced from $64,990 and $69,990 plus on-roads respectively.
The Leon Hatch VZx runs the potent 221kW 2.0 TSI engine with front-wheel drive, as discovered within the VW Golf GTI Clubsport that continues to be forbidden fruit for the Australian market, whereas the Sportstourer VZe debuts a brand new 200kW 1.5 e-Hybrid plug-in hybrid (PHEV) drivetrain that quotes 121km of electrical driving vary from its 19.7kWh (internet) lithium-ion battery.
The Leon Hatch VZx quotes a brisk 0-100km/h time of 5.7 seconds – in the identical ballpark as track-focused sizzling hatches just like the Honda Civic Sort R and Hyundai i30 N – whereas the plug-in Sportstourer VZe guarantees a 7.3-second 0-100km/h.
Cupra Australia has confirmed the Leon Hatch vary will achieve a ‘Ve’ PHEV variant with a much less highly effective 150kW model of the Sportstourer VZe’s 1.5 e-hybrid system in 2026, whereas the wagon will add a 245kW VZx efficiency flagship with all-wheel drive, appearing as a non secular successor to the Golf R Wagon right here.
The Cupra Leon stays one thing of a distinct segment providing within the small-car section, positioned within the premium ‘over $45,000’ bracket alongside the associated Audi A3 and VW Golf, in addition to the likes of the BMW 1 Sequence and Mercedes-Benz A-Class, in response to VFACTS segmentation.
As of September 30, there have been solely 197 items registered in Australia, which is down 23.9 per cent on the identical interval in 2024. It’s value noting the launch of the up to date mannequin was delayed for Australia, following its launch in some abroad markets 12 months in the past, so gross sales this yr have been of outdated inventory.
Nonetheless, the Spanish hatchback (and shortly wagon) vary is a relative underperformer on this market, contemplating its shared DNA with the aforementioned A3 and Golf, that are each outselling the Leon by 10 to 1.
Keep tuned for CarExpert’s first drive evaluations of the facelifted Cupra Leon Hatch and Sportstourer on October 16.
