Cupra Leon 1.4 eHybrid VZ3 Design Edition 5dr DSG Review
Category: Hot hatch
Section: Version review
The model
Read full Cupra Leon reviewThe Cupra Leon 310 estate is practical, surprisingly comfortable and quick, but we'd avoid the e-Hybrid, which is mediocre to drive by hot hatch standards. The more affordable engines might be tempting, but you still have to pay a small premium over a similarly powerful Seat Leon for the looks. Meanwhile, the pure-petrol 300 hatchback is pricey and serves up less fun than a Ford Focus ST.
The trim
See full equipmentThe engine
See full engine specsA good flexible engine – with the electric motor adding extra low-end thrust – but, unlike the 2.0 TSI 310, it’s not fast (for a hot hatch) when you really gun it. 0-62mph takes 6.7sec, which is only about a second faster than a regular Seat Leon 1.5 TSI 150 and miles off the pace of all its key rivals. It will travel 36 miles on battery power alone, which its rivals can’t do.