About the Cupra Leon
Last updated Sep 29, 2025The new Cupra Leon is a medium-sized car offered in both 5D Hatchback and 5D Station Wagon body styles. Available in Australia from $46,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $69,990 for the VZE.
There are 3 variants of the Leon available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2025.
Engine options include 1.5L turbo (110kW/250Nm), 2.0L turbo (221kW/400Nm) and electric motor (200kW/400Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 7-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2026 Leon is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2026 Cupra Leon Price
S
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $46,990 |
VZx
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $64,990 |
VZe
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Electric, FWD | $69,990 |
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2026 Cupra Leon Fuel Economy
There are 3 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 1.5L Turbo and uses 0.4L 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 7.6L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Cupra Leon | Fuel Type | Combined |
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1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 5.4 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.
2026 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.
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Cupra Leon FAQs
The cheapest Cupra Leon is the S that starts from $46,990.
The most expensive Cupra Leon is the VZe that starts from $69,990.
The best towing capacity of a Cupra Leon is 1700 kg offered by the following variants: S and VZe.
The largest Cupra Leon is the VZe which measures 1799mm wide, 4656mm in length and sits 1441mm 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 2150 kg (kerb weight).
The Cupra Leon may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric, Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.