Overview
The 2024 Cupra Leon VZe PHEV is a front wheel drive 5 Door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 6th January 2023 classified as a KU MY24. The Cupra Leon is regarded as a small from 40k built in Spain with prices starting at $64,990 before on-road costs.
The Cupra Leon is a front wheel drive 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 1.4L Turbo 4 Cylinder engine that has 110 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 1550 rpm) via a 6 Speed Auto Direct Shift. Cupra claims the Leon VZe PHEV uses 1.8L/100km of premium unleaded/electric in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 40g of CO2. It has a 40L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 2222km per full tank.
The Cupra Leon measures 1489mm (58.6 inches) in height, 4398mm (173.1 inches) in length, 1799mm (70.8 inches) in width with a 2683mm (105.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1631kg (3595.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Leon VZe PHEV comes standard with 235/35 R19 91Y XL front tyres and 235/35 R19 91Y XL rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2024 Cupra Leon VZe PHEV has a 140mm ground clearance
The Cupra Leon has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Pass Side Bottom Windscreen and the compliance plate is located on the Driver Side A-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to VSSZZZKLZNR000001.
Pros
- Handsome exterior design
- Interesting cabin, even in base model
- Impressive performance, with more mongrel
Cons
- Infotainment can be fiddly
- Faces off with some tough rivals
- Brembo brakes cost $3500
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Turbo Direct Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1395 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Turbo 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 110kW |
| Power RPM | 5000 |
| Torque | 250Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1550 |
| Bore Stroke | 74.5x80 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.00 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Auto Direct Shift |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 0.000 |
| Suspension Front | macpherson strut, independent, hydraulic shock absorber |
| Suspension Rear | multi-link system, coil spring, hydraulic shock absorber |
| Steering Mechanism | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING |
| Drive | FWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 1.8 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 40 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded/electric |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 40 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 235/35 R19 91Y XL |
| Tyre Rear | 235/35 R19 91Y XL |
| Front Rim Size | 8Jx19 ET49 |
| Rear Rim Size | 8Jx19 ET49 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1489 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4398 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1799 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 140 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2683 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.5 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1631 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2070 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | - |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | - |
| Compliance Plate Location | Driver Side A-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Spain |
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 15 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Pass Side Bottom Windscreen |
| VIN Number | VSSZZZKLZNR000001 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 60 |
| Discontinued Date | - |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 6 |
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