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Cupra Leon
The new Cupra Leon is a small Car available in New Zealand from $62,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the V variant and topping out at $84,900 for the VZ variant.
There are 2 variants of the Leon available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2025.
The new Leon is offered with a 5 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Cupra Leon include 1.5L in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (110kW/250Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (245kW/420Nm). All variants feature 7-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmission. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.
- Retail Price
- $55,900 - $84,900†
- Transmission
- 7-speed Auto (DCT)
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4 or Front
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Wagon
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion or Mhev
- Retail Price
- $55,900 - $84,900†
- Transmission
- 7-speed Auto (DCT)
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4 or Front
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Wagon
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion or Mhev
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Cupra Leon
Cupra Leon
Features & Specs
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Cupra Leon
Available Variants
The Cupra Leon comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being V and the most expensive being VZ.
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Power to Weight
74.02 kW/t
74.02 kW/t
187.54 kW/t
Boot Space
651 - 718 litres
228 litres
718 litres
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 6 years
1 year
2 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
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V
2024
$55,900
V
2025
$62,900
VZ
2024
$76,500
VZ
2025
$84,900
Year
2025
2024
Engine Type
1.5L Mhev
2.0L Combustion
Fuel
Premium Unleaded
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Wagon
Number of Doors
5 Doors
Drivetrain
Front
4x4
Maximum Power
110 kW
245 kW
228 kW
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Cupra Leon
Dimensions
4,656 mm
1,799 mm
inc mirror: 1,992 mm
inc mirror: 1,992 mm
1,438 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,656 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,799 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 1,992 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,681 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,500 mm |
| Load Capacity | 514 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Cupra Leon
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Cupra Leon is the V variant that starts from $62,900.
See all Cupra Leon PricingThe most expensive Cupra Leon is the VZ variant that starts from $84,900.
See all Cupra Leon PricingThe best towing capacity of a Cupra Leon is offered by the VZ variant which can tow 1900 kg.
See all Cupra Leon towing capacityThe largest Cupra Leon is the VZ variant which measures 1799mm wide, 4656mm in length and sits 1439mm tall.
The most powerful Cupra Leon is the VZ variant which has 245kW of power and 420nm of torque.
The Cupra Leon is built in Spain and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Cupra Leon is the VZ variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2150 kg.
The Cupra Leon uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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