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Cupra Leon Facelift Set for Q4 With New Sportstourer PHEV, Australia Prices

The brand expands the Leon line-up in Australia to include a first-ever wagon with up to 121 km of electric range.

Overview

  • Orders and test drives open in October with first Australian deliveries scheduled for November 2025.
  • Hatch S mild hybrid starts at $46,990 before on-road costs, VZx performance hatch at $64,990, and Sportstourer VZe plug-in hybrid at $69,990.
  • The Sportstourer VZe pairs a 1.5‑litre turbo engine with a 20 kWh battery for about 200 kW and 400 Nm plus a WLTP electric range of roughly 121 km.
  • The VZx hatch retains a 221 kW 2.0‑litre turbo, seven-speed dual-clutch auto and a claimed 0–100 km/h time of 5.7 seconds, while the S uses a 110 kW 1.5‑litre mild hybrid rated at 5.4 L/100 km.
  • Updates include a ‘shark‑nose’ front, triangular LED DRLs, an illuminated rear logo, an overhauled cabin with a 12.9‑inch touchscreen, and options such as an Extreme Package with Akebono brakes; five-year vehicle and eight-year/160,000 km HV battery warranties apply, with additional variants due in 2026.