Three-pronged 2025 Cupra Leon range priced 

The overhauled 2025 Cupra Leon is a month away from local showrooms and has been priced from $46,990 plus on-road costs, with three variants to be offered from launch. 

Due on Aussie soil next month, the updated Cupra Leon will launch in mild hybrid S, plug-in hybrid VZe and hot turbo-petrol VZx forms, the middle option coming exclusively as a five-door wagon. 

Powering the S hatch (from $46,990) is a mild hybrid 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that sends 110kW/250Nm to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. 

Standard equipment highlights on the base model include two-tone 18-inch alloys, heated bucket front seats with power adjustment and memory for the driver, a heated steering wheel, tri-zone climate control, a 12.9-inch infotainment system, sat-nav, a 10.25-inch digital cockpit, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless phone charging. 

Headline safety credentials, meantime, comprise active cruise control, speed sign recognition, front cross traffic assist, park assist self-parking and 10 airbags, plus all the usual suspects like AEB etc. 

The VZx hot hatch (from $64,990) meantime packs a 221kW/400Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol mill capable of going form 0-100km/h in 5.7 seconds (with the help of a limited-slip front differential). 

Equipment gains over the S include 19-inch ‘Hailstorm’ forged alloys, quad exhausts, extended  side skirts, adaptive suspension, an upgraded brake package and Cupra drive profile. 

At the top of the pricing tree, the Leon VZe Sportstourer ($69,990) features a turbocharged 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid system good for a combined 200kW/400Nm and 0-100km/h in 7.3 seconds. 

A full charge of its 20kWh battery pack will provide up to 121km of electric range and contributes hugely to the model’s claimed fuel consumption of just 0.4L/100km. 

The VZe builds on the S’ kit list with 19-inch hoops, adaptive suspension, Cupra drive profile, a 12-speaker Sennheiser premium sound system, ‘Moonslate’ leather-appointed seat trim, power tailgate with kick sensor, roof rails and Mode 2 & 3 charging cables. 

Cupra Australia said the first facelifted demonstrators will be in showrooms next month ahead of the first customer deliveries commencing in November. 

The 245kW/400Nm VZx Sportstourer will arrive sometime in the New Year as the punchier, all-paw cousin of the popular Skoda Octavia RS Wagon. 

How much does the 2025 Cupra Leon cost? 
S hatch – $46,990 
VZx hatch – $64,990 
VZe Sportstourer – $69,990 
* Prices exclude on-road costs 

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