This New Wagon Is (Almost) Perfect! (Cupra Leon Sportstourer Hybrid 2024 Review)

Описание: With Volkswagen Australia calling time on wagon-based passenger cars, the importer is eyeing Spanish VW cousin Cupra’s Leon Sportstourer as a fresh alternative for showrooms down under.

Editor Tom Baker heads to Cupra’s hometown of Barcelona to test drive two versions of the Leon Sportstourer: the plug-in hybrid VZe and the petrol-powered performance guise of the VZx.

We find that the Leon Sportstourer combines elements wagon-lovers are drawn to in the likes of Golf R and Skoda Octavia wagon, if with the Curpa brand’s own distinctive spin.

In this pairing, the PHEV VZe produces 180kW while offering up to 59km of all-electric range, while the petrol VZx weighs in with a fulsome 221kW and AWD. Both are a possibility for the Australian market in 2024.

Time codes:
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Possible pricing
0:27 - Two engines for Australia?
0:43 - Is it a Golf R replacement?
1:06 - Interior
1:24 - Cabin highlights
1:45 - Touchscreen media
2:22 - Digital driver’s screen
2:42 - Euro-spec sports seats
3:07 - Row two room
3:50 - Boot space
4:29 - Hybrid stats
4:47 - On road impressions
5:18 - Formentor or Leon?
5:31 - Underpinnings
5:58 - Handling character
6:13 - Under their bonnets
6:27 - PHEV rundown
6:53 - Output data
7:30 - Transmission
7:55 - PHEV fuel consumption
8:12 - 221kW VZx rundown
8:32 - Leon Vs Golf R wagon
9:18 - VZx fuel economy
9:45 - Handling
10:05 - Is it fun to drive?
10:42 - Adaptive dampers
11:15 - Tyre noise
11:55 - Verdict

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