Sydney, 05-10-2022 – The initial allocation of 98 CUPRA Leon and  Formentor VZe Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) approaches sell out.

They were made available online on Thursday morning. More than half sold that day. Overwhelmingly, CUPRA customers stuck with the pattern familiar from the new challenger brand's conventional range in taking fully optioned versions.

Yesterday, 27 Leons and Formentor VZes remained.

CUPRA Director Ben Wilks said: "The rapid response to the first consignment of CUPRA's Leon and Formentor VZe PHEVs demonstrates the pent up demand for genuine hybrids.

"Urban customers especially can drive in full EV mode almost all of the time. Both the Leon and the Formentor have a fully battery driven, zero emission range of some 50km. That gets quite a few average commutes and school runs in before recharging.

"The added surety of a highly efficient, Euro 6 level turbo petrol engine makes PHEVs an attractive proposition for use beyond metropolitan area where charging is not yet readily available. Even when the battery is run down, it behaves likes a more conventional hybrid, using the combustion engine to replenish battery range.

"Also, it's not coincidental that CUPRA PHEVs are hybrids that are fun to drive and look great too."

Mr Wilks said the CUPRA Australia would secure further VZe variants as soon as possible.

CUPRA Leon pricing:

Standard specification

• 1.4L turbo 4-cylinder petrol engine 110kW/250Nm; electric motor 85kW/300Nm; Combined system 180kW/400Nm
• 6-speed wet clutch DSG
• Tyre repair kit 
• Metallic Paint (Nevada White, Magnetic Tech, Midnight Black, Asphalt Blue, Urban Silver)
• 19" Sport Black and Silver Alloy wheels (with 18" temporary spare)
• Tyre Pressure Warning System
• Heated power folding mirrors covered in dark chrome
• Full LED Headlights and Daytime Running Lamps
• Fog lamps with cornering function
• Light Assist (Auto High Beam)
• Rear tinted windows
• Rear Roof Spoiler
• 10.25" Digital Cockpit
• Wireless Phone Charging
• Wired and Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto
• 2 Front and 2 Rear USB-C ports
• Leather heated multifunction steering wheel with paddle shifters
• Wraparound ambient interior light (with integrated side assist)
• Black headliner
• Cloth sports bucket seats
• Driving profile selection
• Dynamic Chassis Control
• Progressive Steering
• Keyless entry and start
• Auto dimming rear view mirror
• 3 zone climate control air-conditioning
• Illuminated Scuff Plates
• Aluminium Pedals
• Floor Mats
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Travel Assist
• Front Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection
• Lane Assist
• Park Assist
• Side Assist with Exit Assist
• Driver Fatigue Monitor
• Emergency assist
• Light and rain sensor
• Rear camera

Options

Standard specification

• 1.4L turbo 4-cylinder petrol engine 110kW/250Nm; electric motor 85kW/300Nm; combined system 180kW/400Nm
• 6-speed wet clutch DSG
• Tyre repair kit
• Mode 3 cable

Towing Pre-wire

• 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder petrol engine 140kW/320Nm
• 18" Sport Black and Silver Alloy wheels (with 18" temporary spare)
• Metallic Paint (Nevada White, Magnetic Tech, Midnight Black, Asphalt Blue)
• Tyre Pressure Warning System
• Heated power folding mirrors covered in dark chrome
• Full LED Headlights and Daytime Running Lamps
• Rear LED Lamps
• Fog lamps with cornering function
• Light Assist (Auto High Beam)
• Rear tinted windows
• Rear spoiler
• Heated power folding mirrors
• Mirror covers in dark aluminium
• Welcome light with logo protection
• Glossy black roof rails
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Dynamic chassis control
• 10.25" Digital Cockpit
• 12" Navigation System
• Wireless Phone Charging
• Wired and Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto
• 2 Front and 2 Rear USB-C ports
• Rear camera
• Cloth sports bucket seats
• 3 zone climate control air-conditioning
• Auto dimming rear view mirror
• Light and rain sensor
• Leather heated multifunction steering wheel with paddle shift
• Keyless entry and start
• Front Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection
• Lane Assist
• Park Assist
• Side Assist with Exit Assist
• Driver Fatigue Monitor
• Emergency assist
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Exit assist
• Travel assist
• Pre-crash warning

Options

CUPRA is the unconventional challenger brand that brings together emotion, electrification, and performance to inspire the world from Barcelona. Launched in 2018, CUPRA has its corporate headquarters and a racing car workshop in Martorell (Barcelona), in addition to a global network of specialised points of sale.

In 2021, CUPRA maintained its upward trend, tripling sales with 80,000 vehicles delivered, driven by success of the CUPRA Formentor. CUPRA proves that electrification and sportiness are a perfect match, and in 2022 will expand the range of the CUPRA Born, the brand's first 100% electric vehicle, with models with different battery capacities, as well as a more powerful e-Boost version. An exclusive, limited edition version of the CUPRA Formentor VZ5 will also be introduced. The CUPRA Tavascan, the brand's second all-electric model will reach the market in 2024, followed by the brand's first urban electric car, inspired by the CUPRA UrbanRebel concept, in 2025.

CUPRA is FC Barcelona's official automotive and mobility partner, the World Padel Tour's premium sponsor and the official sponsor of the eSports Club Finetwork KOI. Collaborating with brands such as Primavera Sound and De Antonio Yachts, it has created the CUPRA lifestyle universe. The CUPRA Tribe is made up of a team of ambassadors who want to be the driving force of change. Among its members are Olympic gold medallists Adam Peaty, Melvin Richardson and Saúl Craviotto, the German goalkeeper Marc ter Stegen, and Ballon d'Or and Best FIFA Award-winning footballer Alexia Putellas.