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The newly redesigned CUPRA Formentor (pictured) and CUPRA Leon are now available to order in the UK with pricing starting from £33,450 OTR and £31,090 OTR, respectively. A starting price of £33,370 OTR has been set for the new CUPRA Leon Estate.
Designs feature a striking, shark-nose front end with an integrated CUPRA logo, triangular LED lights, and an illuminated logo positioned in the centre of the rear light.
Marcus Gossen, Director of SEAT and CUPRA UK, said: “These latest designs for the hugely successful CUPRA Formentor and CUPRA Leon have been developed to lead the brand into a new era.
“From the sustainable materials inside, to the integrated lighting outside, both models have been created to offer drivers an unforgettable experience.
“We have not held back on performance either. CUPRA Formentor and Leon have been redesigned to be as much of a thrill to drive as they are to look at with new powertrain options, both petrol and e-Hybrid.”
The Formentor and the Leon represent the latest plug-in hybrid technology capable of 272PS and an electric only range of more than 70 miles.
A new 1.5-litre TSI petrol unit is available for the Formentor but it is also available as a 48V mild-hybrid (eTSI).
The most significant powertrain development is the new generation e-Hybrid technology. Two options are available: 204PS (150kW) and 272PS (200kW). Both options come with the new 1.5-litre TSI engine, an electric motor, and a larger battery pack offering 19.7kWh. in
A 2.0-litre DSG-auto 265PS unit for the CUPRA Formentor will arrive later this year.
The entry point powertrain for the Leon is a 1.5-litre 150PS (110kW) engine while the Leon hatchback has a 2.0-litre unit with 300PS (221kW). The Estate is available with the all-new 2.0-litre 333PS (245kW) direct-injection, turbocharged petrol engine.
Both the hatchback and the Estate are also available as a mild-hybrid option. The two e-Hybrid units – 204PS (150kW) and 272PS (200kW) can be chosen.