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Cupra Leon Review
The Cupra Leon is a great 'hot hatch' that delivers impressive levels of performance and handling. It’s a practical offering that also works as a family car.
Cupra Leon At a glance
The Cupra Leon is a stylish family SUV that is also very fast. The Leon also has an impressive interior.
Cupra Leon review sections
Cupra Leon Performance
The performance for the excellent contract hire Cupra Leon comes from a 2.0-litre petrol TSI engine producing either 245 HP or 300 HP. The engine produces torque of 370Nm, or 400Nm. That is a lot of power for a hatchback, and this is delivered via the front-wheels using a seven-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission.
For those wanting to enjoy grip and performance, the all-wheel drive version, the Cupra Leon 4Drive is probably the best bet. The engine delivers 310 HP for a 0 to 62 mph sprint time of 4.8 seconds, while fuel economy is around 35mpg.
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How to order your Cupra Leon
Ordering an Cupra Leon is a straightforward process. A new Cupra includes delivery to your door, the full Cupra warranty, and road tax for the length of the lease, so you don't have to worry about it.
You can also have your new Cupra Leon covered under a maintained lease agreement. This includes servicing, maintenance (wipers or brakes), and your tyres (even puncture repairs). All you have to do is insure it and put electrons in! Nice.
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Road tax included
Your new Cupra comes fully taxed for the contract’s length, not just the first year like a PCP might.
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Maintenance available
Servicing, maintenance and tyres can be included with your new Cupra for a simple additional monthly fee.
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Dedicated support
When it comes to Cupra, our friendly, experienced team members are always happy to answer your questions.
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Economy
And for those who want better economy, the Cupra Leon car lease is available as a plug-in hybrid, the e-Hybrid. Drivers get a 1.4-litre petrol TSI engine producing 150 HP and an electric motor delivering 115 HP for a combined output of 245 HP. The torque is 400Nm.
The attraction for the hybrid is that drivers get to enjoy economy of 217 mpg with emissions of 30g/km - which makes it a sound choice for company car drivers with a low Benefit-in-Kind rate. Plus, there's an electric range of 32 miles to make the commute attractive. The 0 to 62 mph sprint time is 6.7 seconds with a top speed of 140 mph.
Interior
The interior has been well put together, and there's a plusher look and feel than some rivals, including the Ford Focus ST, for example. The cabin itself is spacious, even for tall adults.
Equipment
There's a nice 10.0-inch digital display and various driving modes to sharpen the throttle or firm up the suspension, though never to an uncomfortable extent. The steering wheel has a flat bottom, and drivers also get smartphone compatibility, and the infotainment system is easy to use - it has voice control.
The Cupra is also a safe car with adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist and traffic sign recognition.
Pros of an Cupra Leon
- A new Cupra Leon on finance lets you avoid depreciation risk.
- You won't have to worry about MOT until the vehicle is three years old.
- You'll enjoy the benefits of Cupra's manufacturer's warranty too.
Cons of an Cupra Leon
- No manual gearbox option
- Pently of similar rivals to choose from
Taking the next steps
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