Sportstourer joins upgraded Cupra Leon range

CUPRA is set to add a Sportstourer (wagon) body style to its Leon range from Q4 this year, the model arriving alongside what the Spanish importer says are major upgrades to its three-variant range.

Priced from $69,990 plus on-road costs, the Leon Sportstourer will be offered exclusively in VZe trim, bringing not only additional space and strong equipment levels to the line-up, but a 221kW high-performance plug-in hybrid driveline capable of travelling up to 121km (WLTP) on a single charge.

Elsewhere in the range, the Cupra Leon will be offered as a mild hybrid hatchback in S trim (from $46,990 + ORC) or as a performance turbocharged petrol offering in VZx trim (from $64,990 + ORC) that now benefits from the addition of a new Extreme Package option.

The former is powered by the combination of a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol unit mated with a 48-volt mild hybrid system capable of delivering a combined cycle fuel consumption figure of as low as 5.4 litres per 100km.

Meanwhile, the hard-charging Leon VZx offers 221kW and 400Nm from its 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, which is paired with a quick-shifting seven-speed dual-clutch transmission to offer a 0-100km/h time of just 5.7 seconds.

Coupled with a front differential lock, the powertrain is said to offer Leon VZx drivers greater control over power delivery, the system taking steering angle, wheel speed and yaw sensor readings the “ensure engaging driving dynamics”.

For the Sportstourer VZe we find Cupra’s new generation plug-in hybrid powertrain combining a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 20kWh battery pack and electric motor to offer a total system figure of 200kW and 400Nm – or enough to accelerate the variant from standstill to 10km/h in 7.3 seconds.

With a facelifted exterior and newly designed interior elements including the centre control, door panels, dashboard, and upholsteries, the Cupra Leon offers equipment highlights including 18-inch alloy wheels, Sport seats with electric driver’s side adjustment and memory, a heated steering wheel, tri-zone climate control, a 12.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, 10.25-inch digital instrument panel, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and a wireless phone charging pad.

A strong list of standard safety kit includes highlights such as adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, front cross-traffic assist, park assist self-parking, speed sign recognition, 10 airbags, and more.

Optioning the $2200 Leather & Sound Package on the Leon S will further add Moonslate leather-appointed upholstery, front passenger side power seat adjustment with memory, and a 12-speaker Sennheiser premium sound system

Stepping up to the Leon VZx we find 19-inch alloy wheels, quad exhaust outlets, side skirts, adaptive dampers, an upgraded brake bundle, and a “full-throated Cupra drive profile”, whatever that might be…

Adding the $7600 Extreme Package sees Cup bucket seats in Enceladus Grey, Akebono high-performance brakes, gloss grey interior accents, and Matrix Ultra LED high beam lights added to the list.

A sunroof is also available on both Leon Hatch S and VZx variants as a $1800 option.

Finally, for the Leon Sportstourer VZe we find those features offered on the ‘S’ grade, as well as 19-inch alloy wheels, adaptive dampers, Cupra drive profile, a 12-speaker Sennheiser premium sound system, Moonslate leather-appointed upholstery, powered tailgate with kick sensor, roof rails, and both Mode 2 and 3 charging cables.

A panoramic roof with front tilt and slide can also be optioned for $2000.

Ten paint colours are available including four standard hues – Fiord Blue, Glacial White, Magnetic Tech, and Midnight Black – alongside three premium paint options – Taiga Grey, Graphene Grey, and Dark Void – for an additional $620.

Further, matte finishes – including Century Bronze, Enceladus Grey, and Magnetic Tech – are offered for an additional $2650.

“The Cupra Leon was one of the original members of the Cupra line-up when the brand landed in Australia, so it’s fitting that a new Leon arrives in time to celebrate the Cupra’s local three-year anniversary,” said Cupra Australia head of product Jeff Shafer.

“It’s no secret how much Australians love a sporty hatchback and with greater diversity in our Leon product offering than ever, we can nail what customers want from the range, while refining that signature Catalan flair.

“Customers can also now finally bring together the desirability and fun dynamics of the low-slung Leon with the practicality of the wagon form factor, thanks to the addition of the Sportstourer VZe to the line-up.”

2026 Cupra Leon pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road costs.