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About the Cupra Leon
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The new Cupra Leon is a medium-sized car offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $45,190 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the V variant and topping out at $61,690 for the VZE.
There are 5 variants of the Leon available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2023.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo (140kW/320Nm) and electric motor (180kW/400Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 7-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2025 Leon is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
95.41 - 145.92 kW/t
47.04 kW/t
234.59 kW/t
Boot Space
270 - 380 litres
228 litres
640 litres
Fuel Efficiency
1.8 - 6.8 L/100km
1.5 L/100km
10.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
735 - 2,222 km
465 km
2,867 km
Price
$45,190 - $61,690
$24,990
$189,950
Warranty (Years)
5 years
4 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
80,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
3 years
New this year
7 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
12.8 kWh
0.87 kWh
83.9 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
3.6 kW
3.6 kW
11 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
No Data
60 kW
250 kW
Next Steps
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Cupra Leon News
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2025 Cupra Leon Price
V
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $45,190 |
V Tribe Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $48,490 |
VZ
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $53,490 |
VZe
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $61,690 |
VZx
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $61,690 |
*excl. on-roads
All Cupra Leon Pricing
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2025 Cupra Leon Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Cupra Leon
The most fuel efficient Cupra Leon is the VZe with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.4L TURBO and uses 1.8L of electric per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Cupra Leon that uses the most amount of fuel is the VZx with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO and uses 6.8L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Cupra Leon variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Cupra Leon | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.2 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Cupra Leon?
The Cupra Leon has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2025 Cupra Leon Warranty
What is the warranty on a Cupra Leon?
The Cupra Leon offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Next Steps
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Cupra Leon FAQs
The cheapest Cupra Leon is the V that starts from $45,190.
The most expensive Cupra Leon is the VZx that starts from $61,690.
The best towing capacity of a Cupra Leon is null kg offered by the following variants: V, V Tribe Edition, VZ, VZe and VZx.
The largest Cupra Leon is the VZe which measures 1799mm wide, 4398mm in length and sits 1467mm tall.
The most powerful Cupra Leon is the VZx which has 221kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO engine.
The Cupra Leon is built in Spain and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Cupra Leon is the VZe which weighs 2070 kg (kerb weight).
The Cupra Leon may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes electric or premium unleaded.