8.4
2023 Cupra Leon V review
It's easy to look down your nose at entry-level cars, but the 2023 Cupra Leon V punches well above its weight.
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Anthony Crawford
2022 Cupra Leon vs 2024 Honda Civic Comparison
Cupra Leon
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Honda Civic
2022 Cupra
Leon
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2024 Honda
Civic
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Cupra Leon V
Based on the Honda Civic e:HEV LX
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
40L - 50L
72 to 340 km
40L - 47L
168 to 418 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$47,200 - $74,100
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CarExpert's Take
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- We love the styling
- Excellent ride and handling
- B-road hero for a base model
Misses
- Tyre roar intrusive on country highways
- No physical drive mode switch
- Brand still flies under the radar
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great driving manners
- Looks great inside and out
- Clever cabin space
Misses
- Price is too high
- No spare wheel
- Limited rear headroom
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Power Sunroof (+$1,800)
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Colours Available
The Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX are available in the following finishes:
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent (excludes e:HEV LX)
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
- Premium Crystal Blue metallic
The Type R is available in the following finishes:
- Championship White
- Sonic Grey
- Crystal Black
- Rally Red
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1498 - 1996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 221kW | 131kW - 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 5000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 4000Nm | 240Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1700 - 2600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 10 | 9.8 - 13.5 | |
