2023 Cupra Leon price and specs

Cupra’s most affordable, smallest car, the Leon hatchback, is gaining a new entry-level model for 2023.

The Leon V has been given drive-away pricing for 2023, kicking off at $47,990 drive-away. It packs 140kW of power from its 2.0-litre turbocharged engine.

List pricing starts at $43,990 before on-road costs for the Leon V and extends to $59,990 before on-road costs for the Leon VZx and VZe.

2023 Cupra Leon models have ditched their 10-inch touchscreens in favour of a larger, 12-inch unit. Scrolling indicators have also been ditched in favour of static indicators in the tail lights.

UPDATE, 24/01/23 – Cupra has reduced prices across almost the entire Leon range. We’ve updated this article accordingly.

Pricing

2023 Cupra Leon V: $43,990
2023 Cupra Leon VZ: $51,990 (-$1000)
2023 Cupra Leon VZe: $59,990 (-$500)
2023 Cupra Leon VZx: $59,990 (-$1500)

All prices exclude on-road costs.

Cupra also has a number of drive-away prices which are as follows:

2023 Cupra Leon V: $47,990
2023 Cupra Leon VZ: $56,490
2023 Cupra Leon VZe:
- $62,990 (ACT)
- $63,990 (QLD)
- $64,990 (NSW)
- $64,990 (SA)
- $65,490 (VIC)
- $65,990 (WA)
2023 Cupra Leon VZx: $63,990

Drivetrains

Each of the four Cupra Leon variants has a different powertrain.

The base V is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 140kW of power and 320Nm of torque. This is mated with a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.

The VZ also uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, but its engine produces 180kW and 370Nm.

The VZe mates a 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with an electric motor, for total system outputs of 180kW and 400Nm. It uses a six-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.

Lastly, the VZx is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 221kW of power and 400Nm of torque.

All models are front-wheel drive.

Efficiency

The 2023 Cupra Leon has the following claimed combined fuel economy figures:

V: 6.2L/100km
VZ: 6.7L/100km
VZe: 1.8L/100km
VZx: 6.8L/100km

All Leon models require a minimum of 95 RON premium unleaded petrol except for the flagship VZx which requires 98 RON premium unleaded.

The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Leon VZe has a claimed all-electric range of up to 60km.

Dimensions

The 2023 Cupra Leon measures 4398mm long, 1799mm wide and 1442mm tall, with a 2683mm wheelbase.

Boot space varies based on which model you choose. The VZe has just 270 litres because of the battery hardware, while the VZ and VZx up that to 380L.

Servicing and Warranty

The 2023 Cupra Leon is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

Cupra also includes three years of free servicing.

Safety

The Cupra Leon has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, which is based on Euro NCAP testing conducted in 2020.

It received an adult occupant protection rating of 91 per cent, a child occupant protection rating of 88 per cent, a vulnerable road user protection rating of 71 per cent, and a safety assist rating of 80 per cent.

Standard safety equipment across the Leon range includes:

10 airbags
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian and cyclist detection
Adaptive cruise control
Lane-keep assist with highway lane-centering
Blind-spot monitoring
Safe exit warning
Driver fatigue monitoring
Reversing camera

Standard Equipment

The 2023 Cupra Leon V comes with the following standard features:

18-inch black-and-silver alloy wheels
18-inch space-saver spare wheel
Heated, power folding side mirrors
LED headlights
LED daytime running lights
Fog lights with cornering function
LED tail lights with static indicators (NEW)
Automatic headlights
Automatic high-beam
Rain-sensing wipers
Rear tinted windows
12-inch touchscreen infotainment display (NEW)
Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
Wireless phone charger
Four USB-C ports
Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
Paddle shifters
Interior ambient lighting
Black headliner
Cloth sports bucket seats
Driver profile selection
Dynamic Chassis Control
Progressive steering
Keyless entry and start
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Three-zone climate control
Illuminated sill panels
Aluminium pedals
Semi-autonomous parking assist

The VZ adds the following:

19-inch black-and-silver alloy wheels

The VZe adds:

Tyre repair kit (in lieu of space-saver spare wheel)

The flagship VZx adds:

19-inch black-and-copper alloy wheels
Side skirts
Quad-tip exhaust
Heated ‘supersports’ leather-wrapped steering wheel
Petrol Blue dashboard
Petrol Blue leather front bucket seats
Heated front seats
Power driver’s seat with memory
Memory mirrors
Nine-speaker Beats sound system

Optional Equipment

The following options are available on the Leon:

Power sunroof: $1800 (all models)
Brembo brake package: $3600 (VZx)
Leather and Sound package: $2450 (V, VZ)
- Leather upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Power driver’s seat with memory
- Mirror memory
- Dashboard with copper-coloured stitching
- Nine-speaker Beats sound system
Leather package: $2050 (VZe)
- Leather upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Power driver’s seat with memory
- Mirror memory
- Dashboard with copper-coloured stitching