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Cupra Leon Hatchback 2.0 TSI VZ2 Design Edition 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1984
Trim	VZ2 Design Edition
Price	£39,015
Engine Power - BHP	245
Acceleration	6.4
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	39.2
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	164
Length	4398 mm
Width	1799 mm
Height	1444 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1419 kg

Driver Convenience

CUPRA drive profile selection with 4 modes (Comfort/Cupra/Sport/Individual), throttle response and gearshift mode
Digital cockpit
E-call
Front assist with forward collision warning braking reaction to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists
Full link smartphone integration with Mirror Link, wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Google Android Auto
Lane assist
Lockable tailgate
Park assist (inc front/rear parking sensors)
Rear view camera
RPM, trip computer, outside temp gauge, instrument light brightness, low fuel warning light, lights on reminder, gearshift indicator
Service interval indicator
Start/stop system with regenerative braking
Wireless phone charger

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Standard suspension
XDS electronic differential lock and dynamic traction support

Entertainment

Auxiliary input socket

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Body colour door handles
Body coloured bumpers
Cupra sports bumpers
Dark tinted rear windows
Electric front/rear windows
Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors
LED front fog lamps with cornering function
LED headlights with dynamic turn signals, tail lights, rear fog lights with rear coast to coast lighting
Panoramic sunroof
Rain sensing wipers
Rear diffuser with single oval exhaust pipe on each side
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash/wipe
Separate daytime running light with automatic headlight control and coming home feature
Third brake light

Interior Features

12v power supply in centre console
3 seat bench in 2nd row
5 headrests
60/40 split rear bench seat with armrest
Ambient lighting (glovebox, footwell, ambient lighting multicoloured)
Black headlining
CUPRA Leather flat bottomed, heated, perforated steering and gearshift paddles
Cupra sports pedals
Driver/passenger manual seat height adjustment
Dust/pollen filter
Folding boot cover
Four x USB Type C ports (2 in front and 2 in rear)
Front and rear reading lights X 4
Front centre armrest
Front seats manual lumbar adjustment
Height/reach adjust steering wheel
Illuminated interior front door sills
Interior wraparound lighting
ISOFIX points in outer rear seats with top tether anchorage points
Jack and tool kit
Luggage tie-down hooks
PVC/Cloth upholstery with copper stitching + Cupra embossed logo on headrest
Single front passenger seat
Sports bucket seats
Storage pockets on rear of front seats
Sunvisors with illuminated mirror
Three zone climate control

Packs

Design pack - Cupra Leon
Dynamic and comfort pack - Leon Cupra
Media system plus with navigation pack - Leon Cupra

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all rear seats
ABS
Brake control system - ESC and brake booster
Child proof door locks
Cupra black brake calipers
Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag de-activation, front side and curtain airbags
Electronic parking brake
Extended safety system - seat belt tensioner, window closure and hazard lights
Hill hold control
Rear disc brakes
Seat belt reminder for front and rear seats
Tiredness recognition system
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring in cab, backup horn and towing protection
KESSY Advanced - Keyless start, keyless entry
Locking wheel bolts

Trim

Chrome and copper interior detailing

Wheels

19" Performance satin black and copper alloy wheels with 91Y tyres
Space saver spare wheel

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.02
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	164
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	171
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	164
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	154
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	137
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	248
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	165

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1984
Compression Ratio	9.6:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	92.8
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	39.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	37.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	39.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	41.5
WLTP - MPG - High	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Low	25.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium	39.2

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	29E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	91
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	88
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	71
NCAP Safety Assist %	80
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18600
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	6.4
Engine Power - BHP	245
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	370
Engine Torque - RPM	1600
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	Yes
Tyre Size Front	235/35 R19
Tyre Size Rear	235/35 R19
Tyre Size Spare	SPACE SAVER
Wheel Style	PERFORMANCE
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1444 mm
Length	4398 mm
Wheelbase	2689 mm
Width	1799 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1992 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	1970 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Max. Loading Weight	551 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1419 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.5 m

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