The facelifted Cupra Leon is arriving in Australia quickly, and the lineup seems as dramatically totally different as its uncommon new headlights.
The new Leon Hatch VZx is the one carryover variant within the up to date lineup, nonetheless packing a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 221kW of energy and 400Nm of torque. It’s priced at $64,990 earlier than on-road prices.
It’s now bookended on the backside finish of the vary by the less expensive Leon Hatch S, that includes a brand new turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder mild-hybrid powertrain producing 110kW and 250Nm. It opens the vary at $46,990 earlier than on-roads.
Its 48V starter-generator and lithium-ion battery permits the automobile to coast with the engine switched off throughout sure driving circumstances, whereas additionally recovering vitality below braking.
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Sitting on the high of the lineup simply above the VZx when it comes to value (however not efficiency) is the Leon Sportstourer VZe at $69,990 earlier than on-roads.
It represents the primary time the Leon has been provided as a wagon regionally, and likewise debuts a brand new longer-range plug-in hybrid powertrain with complete outputs of 200kW/400Nm and 121km of electric-only vary on the WLTP cycle.
S and VZx variations of the Leon Hatch, in addition to the Leon Sportstourer VZe, can be found to check drive and order from October forward of buyer deliveries commencing in November 2025.
Cupra has beforehand confirmed a 245kW all-wheel drive VZx Sportstourer and a 150kW Ve hatchback will be a part of the lineup early in 2026, giving Volkswagen Group Australia a alternative for the defunct Volkswagen Golf R wagon and the outgoing Leon Hatch VZe respectively.
The rollout of the up to date Leon lineup was initially set to begin within the second quarter of this yr.
The facelift brings a ‘shark-nose’ front-end with triangular LED daytime working lights, whereas down again there’s an illuminated Cupra emblem.
Inside, there’s an overhauled centre console and dashboard, in addition to new supplies and a bigger 12.9-inch infotainment touchscreen that includes backlit contact sliders beneath.
The reshuffled lineup regionally sees the demise of the turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol-powered V and VZ fashions, which produced 140kW/320Nm and 180kW/370Nm respectively.
Pricing
| Mannequin | Value earlier than on-road prices |
|---|---|
| 2026 Cupra Leon Hatch S | $46,990 |
| 2026 Cupra Leon Hatch VZx | $64,990 |
| 2026 Cupra Leon Sportstourer VZe | $69,990 |
Drivetrains and Effectivity
The Leon is obtainable with various levels of electrification, from none (Hatch VZx) to a mild-hybrid system (Hatch S) as much as a plug-in hybrid system (Sportstourer VZe).
The Sportstourer VZe could be fast-charged utilizing DC energy.
| Specs | Leon Hatch S | Leon Hatch VZx | Leon Sportstourer VZe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L turbo 4cyl 48V mild-hybrid | 2.0L turbo 4cyl | 1.5L turbo 4cyl plug-in hybrid |
| Energy | 110kW | 221kW | 200kW |
| Torque | 250Nm | 400Nm | 400Nm |
| Battery capability | – | – | 25.8kWh (gross) |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch auto | 7-speed dual-clutch auto | 6-speed dual-clutch auto |
| Drive sort | Entrance-wheel drive | Entrance-wheel drive | Entrance-wheel drive |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 8.7 seconds | 5.7 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Gas financial system (claimed) | 5.4L/100km | 7.6L/100km | 0.4L/100km |
| Electrical driving vary (WLTP) | – | – | 121km |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Leon Hatch | Leon Sportstourer |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 4398mm | 4656mm |
| Width | 1799mm (1992mm incl. mirrors) | 1799mm (1992mm incl. mirrors) |
| Top | 1444mm | 1438mm (1466mm incl. roof racks) |
| Wheelbase | 2686mm | 2686mm |
| Cargo capability | 380L | 470L |
Servicing and Guarantee
Cupra Australia backs its automobiles with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre automobile guarantee, plus an eight-year, 160,000km high-voltage battery guarantee for plug-in hybrid and electrical automobiles.
The corporate has but to announce servicing particulars for the refreshed Leon lineup.
Security
The Cupra Leon has a five-star security ranking from ANCAP, primarily based on testing performed in 2020.
| Class | Cupra Leon |
|---|---|
| Grownup occupant safety | 91 per cent |
| Little one occupant safety | 88 per cent |
| Susceptible highway consumer safety | 71 per cent |
| Security help | 80 per cent |
Commonplace security gear throughout the vary contains:
- Adaptive cruise management
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Entrance cross-traffic help
- Lane-keep help
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Velocity signal recognition
- Velocity restrict help
- Journey Help (adaptive cruise + lane centring)
- Reversing digital camera
- Entrance and rear parking sensors
- 10 airbags together with rear aspect, entrance centre airbags
Commonplace Tools
There are three members of the 2026 Leon lineup.
The Leon Hatch S comes customary with the next gear:
- 18-inch ‘Windstorm’ black and silver alloy wheels
- LED headlights
- Semi-autonomous parking help
- Proximity entry with push-button begin
- Paddle shifters
- Selectable drive modes
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Satellite tv for pc navigation
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Wi-fi telephone charger
- Sports activities entrance bucket seats
- Soul Black Dinamica upholstery
- Energy-adjustable driver’s seat with reminiscence
- Heated entrance seats
- ‘Supersport’ heated steering wheel
- 6-speaker sound system
- 3-zone local weather management
- Ambient lighting
- Auto-dimming inside mirror
Over the Leon Hatch S, the Leon Hatch VZx provides:
- Multi-link impartial suspension
- DCC adaptive dampers
- Electrohydraulic entrance differential locking
- Customisable engine sound modelling
- Upgraded brakes
- Tyre restore package (replaces space-saver spare)
- Cupra drive mode
- Quad exhaust shops
- Facet skirts
- 19-inch ‘Hailstorm’ black and copper alloy wheels
- Moonslate leather-appointed seat trim
- Energy-adjustable entrance passenger seat with reminiscence
- 12-speaker Sennheiser sound system
Over the Leon Hatch S, the Leon Sportstourer VZe provides:
- 19-inch ‘Polar’ black and copper alloy wheels
- DCC adaptive dampers
- Palms-free energy tailgate
- Black roof rails
- Mode 2 & 3 charging cables
- 12-speaker Sennheiser sound system
- Energy-adjustable entrance passenger seat with reminiscence
- Moonslate leather-appointed seat trim
Choices
The Leather-based & Sound Bundle ($2200, Leon S solely) provides:
- Moonslate leather-appointed seat trim
- Energy-adjustable passenger seat with reminiscence
- 12-speaker Sennheiser sound system
The Excessive Bundle ($7600, Leon VZx solely) ditches the entrance centre airbag and entrance seatback pockets however provides:
- Copper 6-piston Akebono entrance brake calipers and bigger cross-drilled entrance rotors
- Matrix Extremely ‘cascading excessive beams’
- Enceladus Gray Dinamica seat trim
- CUP Bucket entrance seats
- Darkish gloss gray inside accents
The next standalone choices are additionally obtainable:
- Sunroof: $1800 (Leon Hatch)
- Panoramic sunroof: $2000 (Leon Sportstourer)
Colors
The next exterior paint finishes come at no additional value:
- Fiord Blue
- Glacial White
- Magnetic Tech
- Midnight Black
The next premium finishes can be found for a further $620:
- Taiga Gray
- Graphene Gray
- Darkish Void
The next matte finishes can be found for a further $2650:
- Century Bronze
- Enceladus Gray
- Magnetic Tech