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Cupra Leon Estate 1.4 eHybrid VZ2 Design Edition 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1395
Trim	VZ2 Design Edition
Price	£42,740
Battery Capacity	12.8
Engine Power - BHP	245
Acceleration	7
Top Speed	140 mph
Length	4657 mm
Width	1799 mm
Height	1463 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	470 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1629 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
Wireless phone charger

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

10 amp mode 2 charging cable
16 amp mode 3 charging cable
3.6 kw On-board charger
Standard suspension
Start/stop system with regenerative braking
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
Gloss black roof rails
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 twin exhaust pipe on each side with simulated exhausts
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
12v socket in loadspace
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
Four x USB Type C ports (2 in front and 2 in rear)
Front centre armrest
Front seats manual lumbar adjustment
Front x2 and rear x2 reading lights
Height/reach adjust steering wheel
Illuminated interior front door sills
Interior wraparound lighting
ISOFIX points in outer rear seats with top tether anchorage points
Luggage tie-down hooks
PVC/Cloth upholstery with copper stitching + Cupra embossed logo on headrest
Single front passenger seat
Sliding boot cover
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
Breakdown kit
Tool kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	12.8
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	300
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	213
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	3.6
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	3.6
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	5
Usable Battery Capacity	12.8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	15.7
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	15.8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	15.3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	3.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	4.1
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb	15.7
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb	4
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	58
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH	57
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL	59
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	36
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	35
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	36

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.014
Standard Emissions	EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High	150
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High	120
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low	218
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium	123
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	30
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	31
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	30

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1395
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	80
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb	6.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High	6.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High	5.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low	9.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium	5.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb	44.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High	42.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High	53.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low	29.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium	52.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	1.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	1.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	217.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	201.8
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	217.3

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	28E
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	90000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	5
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7
Engine Power - BHP	245
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	400
Engine Torque - RPM	1550
Top Speed	140 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/35 R19
Tyre Size Rear	235/35 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	PERFORMANCE
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1463 mm
Length	4657 mm
Wheelbase	2681 mm
Width	1799 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1992 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40
Gross Vehicle Weight	2090 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	470 l
Max. Loading Weight	461 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1700
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1629 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.5 m

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