Very concise review as usual Tom. I think that in a few years Cupra will become a serious contender in the Australian market, providing that its priced accordingly. Chasing Cars is definitely becoming the go-to channel for independent ( and honest ) reviews.

Thanks Tom 🙏 Picking up my Leon V next week 🎉

Test drove the VZ and VZx, wayyyyy better than the Golf and T-Roc for me inside, finish is so good, so much better than VW models and zero piano black inside. Might have considered the V if it was in stock at the time, ended up buying the VZ demo model and no regrets! Great review 👌

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy the car!

Excellent review Tom, as per usual. Does this car have more interior space than the golf/gti? Is it’s ride quality similar to that of the current gti?

Mine comes thursday cant wait

Considering the polo gti is now cheaper at 40k, would that be a better deal value-wise?

Great review once again thanks. I would like to see a review on the Lexus ux 200 luxury please 2023 version.

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

Coming soon

Which car interior is that in the budget direct ad intro?

Awesome review Tom… I picked up my Leon V a couple of weeks ago and have loved every minute. I effectively bought it blind as there were no units available to test drive and zero reviews online - so I only really had the VZ/VZx to get a feel for the chassis and Formentor V for engine. Really glad I went for it in the end. Side note - I optioned the leather pack and for me, the black leather available in the V/VZ presents a little better than the blue in the VZx

@Mexxx65

Жыл бұрын

Ditto, another great, informative review from Tom!!

@daithiheneghan458

Жыл бұрын

Same here mate picked my V up yesterday leather + sunroof absolutely loving it Will get used to the controls pretty quick I’m sure

Would be good to do a 3-way comparison of similar specs from VW, Skoda and Cupra.

I'm considering selling my I30 N Line and getting a VZx. How are they for reliability?

what's the reliability like?

would be more interested in the VZe.. 0-100, weight, dynamics, range/eco etc

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

We have a comprehensive VZe review that includes all those points available: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dn9-29Ruidu3cqw.html

There are some very tempting 'used' Leons for sale. The cheapest Leon V listed is a red one going for $42K before on road costs with 68km - that's ridiculously good value.

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

They’re on offer for $42,990 with cash back right now

@aaaaplay

Жыл бұрын

@@chasingcars I forgot about the $5K offer. If I hadn't just put a deposit on an Octavia RS I might just have gone for it.

Very nice car/package for the price. Unfortunate cause EV will be my next car.

Is the Cupra Formentor for sale in Australia? I'm from Barcelona and here in Spain people don't buy the Leon anymore. The old Leon buyers now buy the Cupra Formentor instead.

@AppleSlipper

Жыл бұрын

Yes, the Formentor is available in Australia. Except for the VZ5, as that is limited-run and is left-hand drive only.

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is, but the Leon is ultimately more fun to drive

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

Formentor still remarkably enjoyable though

Pick of the VAG range?

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

It’s up there right now (July 2023)

Funny how 140kw snd 300+ nm is just enough. It was just about WRX numbers originally 😂

@ronaldov09

Жыл бұрын

There are people out there that think an RS3 with 300Kw is not that quick...its what your used to I guess.

From the outside it looks like an old Mazda 3, decent value with today’s prices.

I wish they would just give you a proper gear lever. I hate it how manufacturers have messed around with it. Not a fan of the stupid little thing they give you in the Cupra.

All you need to do now is tune the engine to VZX spec 😊

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

Ha! To be honest with our speed limits I sometimes prefer to have a little less, so you can wring it out more.

@Mexxx65

Жыл бұрын

Its a porky. heavy, hatch for just 140kw.

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

Certainly doesn’t feel it.

I thought Cupra will make only EV... great surprise

Is it 2.0 or 1.5tsi?

@Gonzarelli

Жыл бұрын

1:53

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

2.0

Most people find VAG hatchbacks "numb" in steering feel. Are you saying this one is different?

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

Yes I am

@proxactual

Жыл бұрын

@@chasingcars exciting! i'll take one for a roadtest then

Best hot hatch? Even compared to i20n? Seems you only compared euro warm and hot hatches

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

The V's straight line performance is warm but its sharp chassis means you can hold amazing pace. If you want more speed, get the 228kW VZx…

.....mmmm just searched carsales this minute, yeah its out here. Questionable "premium" Hatch status (you still have to option the expensive leather seats?, and no standard sunroof) Questionable thats its any better than the VW Polo GTI Questionble brand, being Spanish In the end a very...Questionable Hatchback Possibly....if this V with the 140kw Polo engine was offered in a manual and for its "premium hatch" price a sunroof. 1 Good Point for this V it has the multi-link rear suspension from the sportier VZx. But, the last outgoing Hyundai Veloster Turbo Australia got, also had a sophisticated rear mult-link rear suspension (early Velosters didn't have it), but that feature didn't increase that cars sales, nor save it. Better handling than the current (torsion beam rear axle) Mazda 3 Mmm, be interesting to see a comparo between this Cupra V and a 6spd manual Mazda 3 with a sunroof, for similar price. I personally have no idea what sort of buyer in Australia this new Cupra hatch model is aimed at?

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

It’s considerably more sophisticated to drive than a Polo GTI when the road gets complex - mid-corner bumps, weird cambers, quick gradient change. Which we have a lot of in Australia.

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

Further - sadly - the manual Mazda 3 has been discontinued

@LilMemy

Жыл бұрын

Why would being Spanish make it questionable?

Ok but still using the stupid vw software and no separate aircon controls, also the Skoda Rapid was a better car

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

I’ll deal with it for the chassis

@aaaaplay

Жыл бұрын

The Skoda Rapid was a better car!? Lol what? The Rapid was built from retired VW parts, with a focus on developing markets. Why Skoda thought they could sell it in developed markets is beyond me.

@mharro88

Жыл бұрын

The rapid was trash

Melted styling, apart from the initial offer price, standard pricing is high. For me it's a big Meh.

Why would anyone buy this over an i30N for 5-7k less, the amount of horror stories I've heard and personally experienced as a tech with VW group cars is too many to count, e.g. 2017 golf R roof guttering blocked letting water inside the cabin, guy went to multiple VW dealerships all said you will have to pay 6 grand to replace all the seals on the car, (1 month out of warranty in 2020)

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

Well, one reason might be that i30 N orders have been closed for a very long time.

@FS-bg2kk

Жыл бұрын

I'd go for this over an i30, water leaks and all!

To those who speak English as a second language - ordinary means below average.

Looks like an old Mazda.

47k for a plain fwd hatch back of unproven hematite? Tell’em they’re dream’in.

@darrenprior6339

Жыл бұрын

The brand’s been around for years in Europe. Think of it as a Golf with a lot more power and fruit for a lower price and you’ve got a great car. Drove the top spec one around the Adelaide hills and must say it was one of the most fun cars I’ve driven in ages

@enricogiust

11 ай бұрын

“Unproven”? It’s been around for ages, now the brand is detached from SEAT, but it’s basically the same. VW family, super reliable

@everyhandletaken

10 ай бұрын

Knowledge is king.

@MarwanAnwar88

7 ай бұрын

Seat is unproven? Lol

@OzDrizzleDrizzle

7 ай бұрын

@@MarwanAnwar88 who’s Seat? Oh, that’s right, the car company that went out of business in Australia 5 years after they arrived. Unproven? Yup, sounds like it to me.

Road noise. I’m out. Back to Golf.

@mharro88

Жыл бұрын

A fun hatch always has road noise

@whatthe6532

Жыл бұрын

@@mharro88 Try a GTi. Sure there’s noise but not the din of the Cupra. More like a small swarm of bees following you.

@mharro88

Жыл бұрын

@@whatthe6532 I drive a i30n sedan and the road noise is there but it's not too bad. Comes down to the size of tyres really.. personally I'd rather feel the road it's more engaging and certainly more fun to drive than a gti

@FS-bg2kk

Жыл бұрын

When it comes to coarse chip road, most cars would be noisy. I'm guessing it is no louder than say a Mazda 3?

@whatthe6532

Жыл бұрын

@@mharro88 Good on you. Each to their own. Cheers.

It looks hideous compared to an S3 or Golf R though, imo obviously.

That's very expensive ridiculous given electric cars cost the same

@everyhandletaken

10 ай бұрын

😂

Even not 4x4. Lame