WHICH CUPRA LEON MODEL IS BEST? 2024 RANGE REVIEW

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This review tests four Cupra Leon variants: the V (140kW), VZ (180kW), VZe hybrid (180kW), and VZx (221kW). The reviewer, Tom Baker, finds that more power doesn't automatically equate to more fun, emphasizing chassis dynamics and momentum. The V is praised as the "sweet spot" for cash buyers, offering a delightful driving experience with excellent ride and handling, especially with the optional leather package, making it a premium alternative to a Golf Highline. For leasing customers or salary sacrifice, the VZe plug-in hybrid is recommended as the best deal. It offers a smooth, powerful, and efficient drive, delivering approximately 45km of real-world EV range and zero FBT if registered before mid-next year. While the VZx is the most powerful and quickest, it's not necessarily the best overall. The VZ offers a sportier exhaust note and a mechanical front differential, but the reviewer notes the VZ's larger wheels reduce compliance compared to the V.