New Cupra Leon revealed with plug-in hybrid powertrain
Cupra has revealed the new high-performance Leon, which will feature a plug-in hybrid powertrain option for the first time.
Available with a variety of power output options, the petrol-electric variant will wear eHybrid badging and offer 242bhp from a combination of a 1.4-litre petrol engine and electric motor. It will feature a 13kWh battery that offers electric-only range up to 37 miles (60km/h) with CO2 emissions expected to fall below 50g/km.
A 2.0-litre petrol engine is also available, with three outputs to choose from. For the hatchback and estate variants, there’s a 242bhp and 370Nm of torque option as well as a 296bhp and 400Nm version.
The most powerful Cupra Leon is a 306bhp and 400Nm option that’s only available on the estate. It features four-wheel-drive for improved traction, while all models receive large 370mm Brembo brakes to improve stopping power.
The Cupra Leon is 25mm lower at the front and 20mm lower at the rear than the standard model to lower the centre of gravity, and gets a variety of driver modes to change the car’s character from sedate daily driving to track-focused sport modes.
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