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Cupra Leon Sportstourer VZe Launches in Australia With PHEV Power and 2.4L/100km Test Result

The plug-in hybrid wagon targets a niche buyer, pairing premium pricing with expanded cargo space.

Overview

  • New compact wagon enters a sparsely populated segment in Australia, priced from $69,990 plus on-road costs.
  • The VZe pairs a 1.5‑litre turbo petrol engine with plug‑in hybrid hardware for system outputs of 200 kW and 400 Nm.
  • Manufacturer figures claim 0.4 L/100km fuel use and up to 121 km of electric-only range.
  • An independent drive logged 2.4 L/100km on a route from Sydney into the Blue Mountains.
  • The Sportstourer offers a 470‑litre boot versus 344 litres in the hatch, with a 245 kW AWD VZx variant confirmed for the first half of 2026.