This CUPRA-badged Leon continues to be an under-rated fast family hatch or estate. For some hot hatch customers, the idea of being able to combine storming performance with the now-improved all-electric drive capability of the e-HYBRID variant will be novel. Others will want to stick to the familiar 2.0-litre petrol turbo formula of the more conventional derivatives.
It's true that most of what's on offer here can also be had in differently packaged form with either a Skoda Octavia vRS, a Golf GTI, a Golf R or an Audi S3. But, especially in this improved form, the CUPRA Leon has a slightly more dynamic look and feel than any of those cars - closer to an old-school hot hatch if you like. If that kind of twist on the usual Volkswagen Group shopping rocket confection appeals, we think you'll bond quickly with this Iberian road burner.

Media system plus with navigation pack - Leon Cupra

KESSY Advanced - Keyless start, keyless entry

CUPRA Leather flat bottomed, heated, perforated steering and gearshift paddles

ISOFIX points in outer rear seats with top tether anchorage points

Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring in cab, backup horn and towing protection

Ambient lighting with glovebox, footwell and single monocolour

18" Machined sport black and silver alloy wheels with 92Y tyres

Start/stop system with regenerative braking

Front assist with forward collision warning braking reaction to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists

Brake control system - ESC and brake booster

Separate daytime running light with automatic headlight control and coming home feature

LED headlights with dynamic turn signals, tail lights, rear fog lights with rear coast to coast lighting

LED front fog lamps with cornering function

Full link smartphone integration with Mirror Link, wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Google Android Auto

Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

Leon

1.5 eTSI V1 5dr DSG

Leon

1.5 eTSI V1 5dr DSG