Used CUPRA Leon cars

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The arrival of the CUPRA Leon onto the hatchback market in 2020 marked the intentions of SEAT, to go premium. Since its launch, the CUPRA brand has been set apart as a more luxurious offering than its SEAT counterpart. The CUPRA Leon’s eye-catching design gives it serious kerb appeal. It has an interior packed with high-tech features cements its place in the premium marketplace. It is available as both a spacious, five-door hatchback and practical estate.

Upon its launch in 2020, the CUPRA Leon put itself firmly among the top competitors in the family hatchback market. Winning the Small & Compact Cars category at the 2021 Golden Steering Wheel awards, it has been widely praised for its handling and practicality. Along with it’s premium interior offering.

The CUPRA Leon comes in both petrol and hybrid form, adding impressive fuel economy to its long list of benefits. 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre options are available with a petrol engine, with power ranging between 150bhp and 300bhp. The 1.4-litre hybrid option also packs a punch, hitting 245bhp. Its estate version comes with two options: a 2.0-litre petrol engine which adds an extra 10bhp to its hatchback counterpart, and the same 1.4-litre hybrid.

CUPRA Leon updates and facelifts

 

The CUPRA Leon had its first facelift as part of the 2024 production run, with slimmed down headlights and a more aggressive front bumper.

Practicality and style of the car

The CUPRA Leon delivers a premium version of the original SEAT Leon. But in doing so, it doesn’t sacrifice practicality. It retains the generous interior space throughout the cabin, as well as a sizeable boot for a car in the compact hatchback market.

The petrol versions of the used CUPRA Leon offer the most boot space, which comes in at 380 litres with the rear seats still upright – five litres more than its rival, the 2023 Ford Focus. Packing in a combination of luggage and rear passengers is also possible thanks to the 60/40 split seating. Folding the seats down will increase capacity further. With 1,210 litres of space it beats rivals like the Vauxhall Corsa (1,118 litres), Dacia Sandero (1,108 litres) and SEAT counterpart, the Ibiza (1,165 litres). Due to the battery placement, the hybrid version has less boot space , offering 270 litres with the seats upright.

The estate version of the CUPRA Leon adds far more space, both for occupants and in the boot. The petrol version offers an impressive 620 litres of capacity with the rear seats still upright, while the hybrid version can hold 470 litres.

The spaciousness of the CUPRA Leon makes it a great car for packing in the family for a weekend away, and its ISOFIX seating ensures the installation of car seats is simple.

Running costs

 

The running costs of a used CUPRA Leon will depend on the power and engine size selected. Plus, there is some difference between the hatchback and estate version of the car.

The CUPRA Leon hatchback sits in insurance groups 25 to 31, while the estate is between 21 and 33. Road tax, meanwhile, starts as low as £170 per year thanks to the hybrid credentials of some options.

How a used CUPRA Leon drives

The used CUPRA Leon not only has ample power on its side, but crisp handling and well-tuned suspension, too. Its range of petrol and hybrid engine options offer varied levels of power. The hybrid versions, carrying a weighty battery, are a little heavier than their petrol counterparts, but they still pack a punch without impacting the enjoyment that drivers get from behind the wheel of a CUPRA.

Both the CUPRA Leon estate and the CUPRA Leon hatchback has the option of a six or seven-speed DSG automatic or a six-speed manual transmission. The manual option is quicker off the mark, while automatic transmission is dependable on long, motorway drives or powering down A-roads. That said, either option is ideal for urban driving, whether on a regular commute or the daily school run.

The entry-level engine for the used CUPRA Leon hatchback is a 1.5-litre, 150bhp petrol engine. A 2.0-litre petrol option is also available, increasing power to 190bhp. Two other 2.0-litre engines offer 245bhp and 300bhp, with 0-62mph maxing out for the latter at 5.7 seconds. They offer a fuel economy of 39.2mpg and 37.2mpg respectively.

The hybrid option for the hatchback is a 1.4-litre plug-in, which generates an impressive 245bhp. A battery range of 32 miles is a real boost to the economy credentials of the hybrid Leon, and it still carries itself well off the mark with a 0-62mph time of 6.7 seconds.

The estate CUPRA Leon comes with three engine options: a 2.0-litre petrol, 1.5-litre petrol and a 1.4-litre hybrid. The 2.0-litre petrol option can reach a range-topping 310bhp, hitting 0-62mph in 4.9 seconds. The 1.5-litre petrol option has a power output of 150bhp. The hybrid version, meanwhile, can produce 245bhp.

Engines and official MPG

Please refer to the table below for a comprehensive list of engines and their official MPG figures.

2020 - onwards

Engine	Official MPG WLTP
eTSI	201.8–217.3 mpg
TSI 245 DSG	39.2 mpg
TSI 300 DSG	37.2 mpg
TSI 310 DSG 4Drive	34.4 mpg

Features you can expect to find in a CUPRA Leon

Interior

In keeping with the sleek, stylish design of its exterior, the CUPRA Leon offers occupants a premium experience even at entry level. Everything from the upholstery to the dashboard material isof high quality, and the all-black palette throughout only adds to the upmarket aesthetic. It wouldn’t be a CUPRA without the addition of a bronze trim to match the iconic badge that sits on the front grille. This bronze design touch can be found both inside and outside the car. across the mid and top-level trims.

The hatchback is impressively roomy with ample legroom both in the front and the rear, all without sacrificing the boot space . The estate, meanwhile, bumps up the spaciousness even further, easily capable of fitting three large adults in the rear with room to spare.

A generous number of storage pockets in the CUPRA Leon only adds to the uncluttered feel throughout. Trays in the centre console are supplemented by large pockets on all four doors, suitable for storing essentials for those longer road trips.

Technology

The CUPRA Leon ensures that premium tech comes as standard. A 10-inch infotainment system includes sat nav and a rear parking camera, along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . Cruise control also comes as standard, handy for motorway driving, and both front and rear parking sensors are a welcome inclusion . Lane assist and auto rain-sensing wipers are further handy tech additions. Further up the trim levels there are the options of predictive and adaptive cruise control and high beam assist.

Safety

The used CUPRA Leon comes with a full five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP, earmarking it as one of the safest cars on the road. An adult occupant safety rating of 91%, and child occupant safety rating of 88%, support these credentials further. The estate version also achieved a five-star rating from Euro NCAP.

Standard safety equipment across the CUPRA Leon range includes seatbelt pre-tensioners and a host of airbags, including a centre airbag to protect front seat occupants from one another in the event of a collision. Other entry-level features include a driver tiredness recognition system, brake assist and a speed limiter. A Safety and Driving pack, available from mid-level trims up, includes both side and exit assist to warn of approaching traffic before opening doors. Traffic sign recognition and high beam assist are also available in higher trim levels.

Trims available on the CUPRA Leon

CUPRA Leon VZ1

The beauty of the CUPRA Leon is that premium features come as standard, compared to its SEAT Leon equivalent. A touchscreen infotainment includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities and displays the rear parking camera. Ambient lighting and sport seats give the interior a luxurious feel, along with a flat-bottomed leather steering wheel. 18-inch alloy wheels also come as standard.

CUPRA Leon VZ2

The mid-level trim offers the more powerful, 300bhp 2.0-litre petrol engine beneath the bonnet alongside the 1.4-litre hybrid. Heated sport seats and a wireless phone charger is added to the centre console on the estate version. The VZ2 also includes LED headlights are a boost for visibility, and privacy glass.

CUPRA Leon VZ3

As the CUPRA Leon’s top-level trim, the VZ3 has it all. The 19-inch alloy wheels are aerodynamic and upgraded leather upholstery. The seats are also electronically adjustable, and the estate version includes a memory function for the driver.

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