Introduction
What Car? says...
The Cupra Leon we're reviewing here is a fast car with a twist. And it’s a twist it has pinched from the Porsche Panamera.
What are we on about? Well, the Panamera is a traditional, turbo-boosted petrol performance car thumping out masses of power, which, of course, makes it very, very fast. Yet it also comes as a super-quick plug-in hybrid (PHEV) that emits nothing from its exhaust pipes when it’s running on battery power alone.
There are no shortage of options, then, but which version is best for you? Or would you be better off with an alternative from outside the Cupra brand? This Leon review will help you decide, and also tell you more about the performance and handling, how much it will cost to run and plenty of other useful stuff.
Remember, whichever new car you plump for, you can find the cheapest prices currently available by using our free What Car? New Car Deals pages. They currently feature lots of the best new hot hatchback deals.
FAQs
It's based on the Seat Leon, which we think is a very good family car. The Cupra version is available with more powerful engines, which should appeal to performance-hungry drivers who still need some practicality.
Seat makes the Cupra Leon alongside its Seat Leon sibling.
The Cupra Leon costs more than a number of hot hatch rivals, and more than the Seat Leon on which it's based – even when the two are equipped with the same engine in the case of the 1.5 TSI 150. See the latest prices on our New Car Deals pages.
| RRP price range | £30,875 - £43,595 |
|---|---|
| Number of trims (see all) | 3 |
| Number of engines (see all) | 4 |
| Available fuel types (which is best for you?) | hybrid, petrol |
| MPG range across all versions | 217.3 - 47.1 |
| Available doors options | 5 |
| Warranty | 3 years / 60000 miles |
| Company car tax at 20% (min/max) | £839 / £3,152 |
| Company car tax at 40% (min/max) | £1,678 / £6,304 |
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