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Cupra Leon Estate 1.5 eHybrid 272 VZ First Edition 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	VZ First Edition
Price	£48,860
Battery Capacity	25.8
Engine Power - BHP	272
Acceleration	7.3
Top Speed	142 mph
Length	4657 mm
Width	1799 mm
Height	1463 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	470 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1681 kg

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control with follow-to-stop and speed limiter
CUPRA drive profile selection with (Comfort/Sport/Individual), throttle response and gearshift mode
Digital cockpit
Dynamic road sign display
E-call
Four x USB Type C ports (2 in front and 2 in rear)
Front and rear parking sensors
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
Intelligent park assist
Lane change assist with emergency assist
Lockable tailgate
Rear view camera
RPM, trip computer, outside temp gauge, instrument light brightness, low fuel warning light, lights on reminder, gearshift indicator
Service interval indicator
Side and exit assist
Start/stop system with regenerative braking
Virtual pedal with electric tailgate
Wireless phone charger

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

10 amp mode 2 charging cable
16 amp mode 3 charging cable

Entertainment

Auxiliary input socket
Immersive by Sennheiser TM - 10 speakers, 1 central speaker, 1 subwoofer

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Body colour door handles
Body coloured bumpers
CUPRA side skirts - Painted in dark aluminium
Cupra sports bumpers
Dark tinted rear windows
Electric front/rear windows
Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors
Gloss black roof rails
High beam assist
LED front fog lamps with cornering function
LED rear fog lamp
Matrix LED Headlights with variable light distribution, Matrix Beam and Dynamic headlight range control
Panoramic sunroof
Rain sensing wipers
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash/wipe
Separate daytime running light with automatic headlight control and coming home feature
Third brake light
Welcome light with logo projector in door mirrors

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 sports pedals
CUPRA Supersports, heated steering wheel with satellite buttons
Dinamica cloth upholstery
Electrically adjustable driver seat and lumbar support with memory function + manually adjustable passenger seat
Front and rear reading lights X 4
Front centre armrest
Heated front seats
Height/reach adjust steering wheel
Illuminated interior front door sills
Interior wraparound lighting
ISOFIX points in outer rear seats with top tether anchorage points
Single front passenger seat
Sliding boot cover
Storage pockets on rear of front seats
Sunvisors with illuminated mirror
Three zone climate control

Packs

Dynamic and comfort pack - Leon Cupra
Media system plus with 12.9" display + 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
Hill hold control
Pre-crash front and rear seat belt tensioner, window closure and hazard lights
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" Polar machined R black and copper alloy wheel with 91Y tyres
Breakdown kit
Tool kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	25.8
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	150
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	26
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	50
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	50
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	5
Usable Battery Capacity	25.8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	17.1
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	16.6
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	3.6
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	3.7
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb	17
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.7
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	120
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH	120
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL	124
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	74
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	74
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	77

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.009
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb	122
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High	139
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High	112
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low	151
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium	114
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	11

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.9
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb	5.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High	6.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High	4.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low	6.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium	5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb	50.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High	46.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High	57.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low	42.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium	56.5
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	0.5
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	0.5
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	0.5
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	565
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	565
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	565

General

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	30E
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)	7.3
Engine Power - BHP	272
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	400
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	142 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	POLAR
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1463 mm
Length	4657 mm
Wheelbase	2681 mm
Width	1799 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40
Gross Vehicle Weight	2150 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	470 l
Max. Loading Weight	469 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1700
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1681 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.8 m

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Cupra Leon Estate 1.5 eHybrid 272 VZ First Edition 5dr DSG

Summary

Equipment

Driver Convenience

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Interior Features

Packs

Passive Safety

Security

Trim

Wheels

Technical

Electric Vehicle Data

Emissions - ICE

Emissions - PHEV

Engine and Drive Train

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

General

Performance

Test Cycles

Tyres

Vehicle Dimensions

Weight and Capacities

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