Cupra has kitted its Leon out with a new entry-level engine, bringing down the starting price of the hatchback.
Now starting from £29,515, the Cupra Leon gains a new 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 148bhp. It’s available with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, though a seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox can be specified. It does increase the price to £31,655, however.
Emissions stand at 134g/km CO2 for the manual Leon, only slightly rising to 135g/km for the automatic version.
All cars come in entry-level V1 specification, which brings 18-inch machined black and silver alloy wheels as standard, alongside tinted rear windows, LED headlights and rain-sensing wipers. Inside, there’s a 12-inch infotainment system incorporating navigation and media functions, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This is linked to a large digital cockpit setup ahead of the driver.
If desired, drivers can add a space-saving spare wheel for £120, as well as a panoramic sunroof for £1,035.
