Cupra Leon 2023: entry-level V grade available to order from $47,990 driveaway

Cupra Australia has confirmed that local buyers are now able to order its entry-level V grade of the Leon hot hatch, with a starting price of $47,990 driveaway.

Joining the existing VZ, VZe (plug-in hybrid) and top-spec VZx grade, the Leon V promises to offer a higher level of specification than a typical entry-level hot hatch, a claim Chasing Cars hopes to verify in an upcoming review. 

With its keen driveaway pricing, the Leon V sits roughly between the Volkswagen Golf R-Line and a GTI, which start from about $45,000 and $61,000 driveaway respectively.

When looking at direct rivals, the Hyundai i30 N hatch starts at around $50,000 driveaway in most states while the inbound Honda Civic Type R has climbed to a national driveaway price of $72,600.

The news on Leon V arrives after Cupra announced it would be lowering the price of the rest of the Leon grades by as much as $1500. For a full breakdown of what each grade includes read our previous article. 

What does the Leon V offer for the price?

Cupra has armed the Leon V with the same 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that powers most of the lineup, with this grade tuned to offer outputs of 140kW/320Nm.

Linked to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission that directs power to the front wheels, Cupra claims a 0-100km/h time of 7.2 seconds.

Other key performance features include an electronic limited-slip differential, progressive steering and Cupra’s dynamic chassis control that includes adaptive dampers.

Buyers also score LED headlights and tail-lights, cloth-trimmed sports bucket seats, 18-inch wheels, standard metallic paint, a heated leather steering wheel, three-zone climate control and tinted rear windows.

Standard tech features include a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, a 12.0-inch multimedia display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto paired with a wireless phone charger.

Safety features include adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, safety exit assist, driver fatigue monitoring, forward AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection along with a reversing camera.

Leather seats available in options pack

For those who are looking for a more luxurious specification, Cupra offers the leather and sound package for an additional $2450.

This pack adds heated leather seats with power adjustment on the driver’s side along with copper stitching across the dashboard and a nine-speaker Beats sound system.

An electric sunroof can also be added for an extra $1800.

Cupra Leon 2023: prices in Australia

All prices listed are before on-road costs.

• V: $43,990 ($47,990 driveaway)
• VZ: $51,990 ($56,490 driveaway)
• VZe: $59,990
  • $62,990 ACT 
  • $63,990 QLD
  • $64,990 NSW and SA 
  • $65,490 VIC 
  • $65,990 WA 
• VZx: $59,990 ($63,990 driveaway)