Cupra is a performance brand, and the Leon VZx is its hero hot hatch.
The facelifted 2026 model gets a new look but features the same core attributes as before, including a turbocharged engine and dynamically capable chassis.
The Leon VXz is priced from $64,990 (plus on-road costs) and includes 19-inch black and copper alloy wheels, multi-link rear suspension, adaptive dampers, front locking differential, upgraded brakes, quad exhaust and Cupra drive modes. There’s also leather-appointed seats and a 12-speaker Sennheiser sound system.
The Leon VZx gets a potent 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine that makes 221kW/400Nm, to put it right at the heart of the hot hatch market. However, despite this performance, it misses out on the all-wheel-drive system found in the similar Volkswagen Golf R and Audi S3.
Being a hot hatch, the VZx is the thirstiest member of the Leon range, using 7.6L/100km. With its 50-litre tank it has a theoretical driving range of approximately 650km.
Like all Cupra models, the Leon VZx is covered by a five-year/unlimited kilometre warranty. Servicing is required every 12 months/15,000km, whichever comes first, and Cupra is offering a servicing pack special until the end of 2025, of $1990 for five years.
Cupra Leon 2026: VXz
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| Price From | $64,990 |
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