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Cupra’s refreshed small car is just around the corner.
The new Leon hatchback and Sportstourer — wagon in Cupra speak — are due in showrooms later this month before deliveries commence in November.
Only three variants are available. The base S hatchback and potent VZx hot hatch are joined by the VZe plug-in hybrid Sportstourer for families who can't stand SUVs.
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Are you staunchly anti SUV? Cupra is keeping the wagon alive with the 245kW 2025 Cupra Leon Sportstourer coming to Australia next year with drift mode and VW Golf R mechanicals
This hefty update ushers in the brand’s new plug-in hybrid set-up that boasts a bigger 20kWh battery, which catapults driving range to more than 120km.
The spicy VZx borrows the heart of the Volkswagen Golf R but ditches all-wheel drive grip for a front-wheel drive set-up.
Cupra Australia Head of Product Jeff Shafer said the Leon delivers the fun Aussie drivers expect.
"All Leons have one thing in common — they focus on the driver and being fun to drive, as well as having specifications that start where others end," said Shafer.
2026 Cupra Leon prices
| Leon Variant | Price (before on-road costs |
| S hatchback | $46,990 |
| VZx hatchback | $64,990 |
| VZe Sportstourer | $69,990 |
2026 Cupra Leon engine and efficiency
The Leon has three engine options: one each for the S, VZx and VZe Sportstourer.
| 1.5-litre petrol | 2.0-litre petrol | Plug-in hybrid | |
| Engine | 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol with mild hybrid | 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol | 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol with electric motor |
| Power | 110kW | 221kW | 200kW |
| Torque | 250Nm | 400Nm | 400Nm |
| Transmission | Seven-speed dual-clutch auto | Seven-speed dual-clutch auto | Seven-speed dual-clutch auto |
| Driven wheels | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel use | 5.4L/100km | 7.6L/100km | 0.4L/100km |
| Battery size | NA | NA | 20kWh |
| EV driving range | NA | NA | 121km |
2026 Cupra Leon standard features
Leon S has:
- 18-inch ‘Windstorm’ black and silver alloy wheels
- LED headlights
- Keyless entry and push button start
- Sports bucket seats with synthetic suede upholstery
- Power adjustable driver’s seat
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Six-speak stereo
- Three-zone climate control
- 10.25-inch digital driver display
- 12.9-inch multimedia screen
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- Ambient interior lighting
- Spare tyre
VZx adds or replaces:
- 19-inch ‘Hailstorm’ black and copper alloys
- Multi-link rear suspension
- Adaptive suspension
- Lock front differential
- Leather appointed seats
- Power adjustable front passenger seat
- 12-speaker Sennheiser stereo
- Upgraded brakes
- Cupra drive mode
- Quad exhaust
- Side skirts
- Tyre repair kit instead of spare tyre
VZe Sportstourer highlights:
- 19-inch ‘Polar’ black and copper alloys
- LED headlights
- LEDA tailights
- Power tailgate with kick function
- Black roof rails
- Sports bucket seats with leather appointed upholstery
- Power adjustable front seats
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- 12-speaker Sennheiser stereo
- Three-zone climate control
- 10.25-inch digital driver display
- 12.9-inch multimedia screen
- Satnav
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- Ambient interior lighting
2026 Cupra Leon optional features
Leon S:
- Wide panoramic sunroof ($1800)
Leather and sound package ($2200)
- Leather appointed seat upholstery
- Power adjustable front passenger seats
- 12-speaker Sennheiser stereo
Leon VZx:
- Wide panoramic sunroof ($1800)
Extreme package ($7600)
- Matrix headlights
- Grey faux suede upholstery
- Cupra bucket seats
- Copper six-piston Akebono front callipers and large cross drilled front rotors
- Dark gloss grey interior accents
- Deletes centre airbag and front seat back pockets
Leon VZe
- Wide panoramic sunroof ($2000)
2026 Cupra Leon colours
Standard colours:
- Magnetic Tech
- Fiord Blue
- Midnight Black
- Glacier white
Premium paint ($620):
- Taiga Grey
- Dark Void
- Graphene Grey
Matte paint ($2650):
- Century Bronze Matte
- Magnetic Tech Matte
- Enceladus Grey Matte
2026 Cupra Leon safety features
- 10 airbags
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Self parking feature
- Auto emergency braking
- Front cross traffic assist
- Driver Fatigue warning
- Blind spot warning
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Adaptive cruise control
2026 Cupra Leon warranty
Cupra covers its cars with a five year/unlimited kilometre warranty.
