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2025 Cupra Leon V Tribe Edition review
The Cupra Leon V Tribe Edition builds on a strong formula with some choice additions, and a sharp starting price.
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Scott Collie
2024 Cupra Leon vs 2022 Subaru WRX Comparison
Cupra Leon
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Based on the Cupra Leon V TRIBE EDITION
Based on the Subaru WRX RS (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Fun
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L - 50L
72 to 340 km
60L - 63L
510 to 706 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$48,490 - $65,790
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Flash interior finish
- Packs a punch for a base model
- Solid value with Tribe Edition kit
Misses
- Noisy on the highway
- Sportier drive modes are buried
- People still ask what a Cupra is
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Remains a car you feel every moment in
- Cabin feels more special than some
- Decent price by today’s standards
Misses
- Remains a car you feel every moment in…
- Shift action isn’t the best
- Underpowered compared to rivals
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
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$490)
- Power Sunroof (+$1,850)
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Colours Available
The 2023 Cupra Leon is available in the following exterior paint finishes, depending on the trim level.
- Nevada White metallic
- Magnetic Tech metallic
- Midnight Black metallic
- Asphalt Blue metallic
- Urban Silver metallic
- Desire Red premium metallic
- Graphene Grey premium metallic
- Petrol Blue matte
- Magnetic Tech matte
Premium metallic paint finishes comprise Desire Red and Graphene Grey, and are a $475 option across the range. Desire Red isn’t available on the VZx.
Exclusive to the VZx is the option of matte paint ($2300), available in either Petrol Blue or Magnetic Tech.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO MPFI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1998 - 2457 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 2.5L, 2.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, FLAT TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 221kW | 197kW - 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 5600 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 400Nm | 350Nm - 407Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 10 | 8.2 - 10.6 | |
