New design language: Enhanced CUPRA Formentor and CUPRA Leon now available to order in the UK

The newly redesigned CUPRA Formentor and CUPRA Leon are now available to order in the UK.

Created to appeal to the next generation of CUPRA drivers, the new designs feature a striking, shark-nose front end embellished with an integrated CUPRA logo, triangular LED lights (matrix as standard on VZ3 trim), and an illuminated logo positioned in the centre of the rear light.

Complimenting the fresh exterior is an enhanced interior. The centre console, door panels, dashboard and upholsteries have all been redesigned leaving the driver surrounded by new and sustainable materials with a high quality feel.

Now open for order in the UK, the CUPRA Formentor and the CUPRA Leon sport the latest plug-in hybrid technology capable of 272PS and an electric only range of more than 70 miles.

Pricing for the new CUPRA Formentor will start from £33,450 OTR, while the new CUPRA Leon will start at £31,090 OTR for the hatch and £33,370 OTR for the Estate.

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. 

“We’re delighted that we’re able to offer the new designs in addition to the CUPRA Born VZ, giving UK drivers even more to choose from in our range.”

Fresh look: enhanced exterior design
The new CUPRA Formentor and CUPRA Leon exteriors are designed to impress. Featuring a shark-nose front end, triangular LED headlights, and a big, bold lower mouth, the face presents a strong and determined look with an integrated and illuminated CUPRA logo in the centre.

Well-balanced proportions are complemented by an athletic side profile, with a variety of 18-inch to 19-inch alloy wheels available. At the rear are coast-to-coast taillights, and to continue the lighting theme, at the centre sits an illuminated CUPRA logo with the V-shaped tailgate further accentuating the emblem.

New paint finishes are also available, with CUPRA Formentor arriving in the new and exclusive Century Bronze Matt or Enceladus Grey Matt. The palette of colours is then completed with Fiord Blue, Midnight Black, Glacial White, Magnetic Tech, Graphene Grey, and Magnetic Tech Matt.

The new CUPRA Leon comes with all these options, as well as an additional Taiga Grey premium metallic finish.

New materials and digitalisation: interior uplift
On both new models, the interior has received a significant uplift. The centre console, door panels, dashboard and upholsteries have all been redesigned, whilst the bucket seats in both cars are now wrapped in either 73% recycled microfibre or environmentally conscious leather.

In addition, on the VZ3 trim levels, CUP bucket seats come as standard to provide that sportier performance feel, with the decorative elements of the interior such as the centre console and air vents arriving in a dark chrome finish.

The technology within the new CUPRA Formentor and CUPRA Leon has also seen enhancements. Sitting at the centre of the driver’s focus is a larger 12.9-inch infotainment system, which complements a new and improved Human Machine Interface (HMI) within the digital cockpit.

Sound remains a high priority in the redesigned models, with an all new high-fidelity 12-speaker audio sound system from Sennheiser – optional in the CUPRA Formentor and as standard on the CUPRA Leon VZ3 trim – delivering a unique audio experience.

Performance to match the look: new powertrains
Alongside the design enhancements, CUPRA Formentor and CUPRA Leon also receive new powertrains.

The CUPRA Formentor’s powertrain entry point is a new 1.5-litre TSI petrol unit delivering 150PS and linked to a six-speed manual transmission. This is also available as a 48V mild-hybrid (eTSI), exclusively in combination with the DSG transmission.

At the pinnacle of the Formentor line-up are the VZ variants. A new, range-topping powertrain is available for these trim levels that delivers 333PS (245kW) alongside a seven-speed DSG gearbox. On the VZ3 trim, this unlocks a new drive mode with a drivetrain calibrated for the racetrack and equipped with torque splitter technology and Akebono brakes.

The greatest powertrain development arrives in the form of the new generation e-Hybrid technology. Two options are available: 204PS (150kW) and 272PS (200kW). Both come with the new 1.5-litre TSI engine, an electric motor, and a larger battery pack offering 19.7kWh (net). This culminates in an electric range of more than 70 miles.

An additional powertrain option in the form of a 2.0-litre DSG-auto 265PS unit for the CUPRA Formentor is set to arrive later this year.

For the new CUPRA Leon, there is a range of petrol powertrain options. The entry point is a four-cylinder 1.5-litre 150PS (110kW) engine that is linked to a six-speed manual transmission, available on both the hatchback and Estate.

The CUPRA Leon hatchback then receives a 2.0-litre unit with 300PS (221kW) for additional performance, that is front-wheel drive with a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission.

Topping the range for the Estate is the all-new 2.0-litre 333PS (245kW) direct-injection, turbocharged petrol engine linked to a seven-speed transmission. Like the Formentor, the VZ3 trim comes equipped with torque splitter technology and Akebono brakes.

As a result, this produces the most powerful CUPRA Leon ever.

Both the hatchback and the Estate are available as a mild-hybrid option thanks to the 48V mild-hybrid technology mated to the new 1.5-litre 150PS (110kW) unit.

Once again matching the new CUPRA Formentor, drivers have the option of e-Hybrid technology for their CUPRA Leon (both hatchback and Estate). The same two e-Hybrid units – 204PS (150kW) and 272PS (200kW) – that exist for the Formentor can also be chosen for the CUPRA Leon, delivering an all-electric range of more than 70 miles.

For more information on the new CUPRA Formentor or the CUPRA Leon, visit: https://www.cupraofficial.co.uk/.