Key PointsExtreme Package now available for Leon VZe Sportstourer as Build-to-Order optionPriced at $7,600 with Brembo brakes, CUP bucket seats, and Matrix Ultra headlightsCUPRA expanding PHEV lineup with Terramar, Leon Sportstourer, and upcoming Formentor
CUPRA has expanded its Extreme Package to the Leon VZe Sportstourer. The performance upgrade was previously only available on the hatch model. It’s now offered on the wagon variant as a Build-to-Order option.
The move follows customer demand for a more athletic version of CUPRA’s plug-in hybrid wagon.
The Leon VZe Sportstourer is priced at $69,990 before on-road costs. The Extreme Package adds $7,600 to that figure.
What’s Included in the Extreme Package
The Extreme Package brings several performance and design upgrades to the Leon VZe Sportstourer.
Key features include:
Brembo 4-piston front brake calipers for improved stopping powerCUP bucket front seats with Enceladus Grey Seaqual and Dinamica trimMatrix Ultra high-beam headlightsDark gloss interior accentsAerodynamic side skirtsExtended rear spoiler
The package is priced at $7,600, matching the hatch variant.
Performance and Efficiency
The Leon VZe Sportstourer combines a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor. The petrol engine produces 130kW of power and 250Nm of torque. The electric motor adds 85kW and 330Nm.
Total system outputs reach 200kW and 400Nm. Power goes through a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The 20kWh lithium-ion battery delivers 121km of electric range under the WLTP cycle. Combined fuel consumption sits at just 0.4L/100km.
The battery supports AC charging up to 11kW and DC fast charging up to 50kW.
Standard Equipment
The Leon VZe Sportstourer comes well-equipped before adding the Extreme Package.
Key standard features include:
19-inch alloy wheels in black and copperQuad exhaust outletsDynamic Chassis Control adaptive suspensionHands-free power tailgate12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system10.25-inch digital instrument clusterWireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto12-speaker 390W Sennheiser sound system3-zone climate controlHeated, leather-wrapped steering wheelSemi-autonomous parking assistAdaptive cruise controlComprehensive safety suite including autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and lane-keep assist
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PHEV Performance Without Compromise
CUPRA is making a clear statement with this release. Plug-in hybrid vehicles can deliver the same sporty character as traditional combustion engines.
The brand’s PHEV technology focuses on both efficiency and driving engagement. CUPRA is actively growing its plug-in hybrid range in Australia. The Terramar and Leon Sportstourer are already available. The next-generation Formentor PHEV will be revealed soon.
CUPRA also hinted that a Leon Hatch PHEV may join the lineup, though no official announcement was made.
Australia’s Most Affordable PHEV Wagon
The Leon VZe Sportstourer holds a unique position in the Australian market. At $69,990 before on-road costs, it’s the most affordable plug-in hybrid wagon available.
With the Peugeot 508 and Volvo V60 no longer sold here, PHEV wagon options are limited. The Leon Sportstourer competes only with the recently introduced Audi A5 e-Hybrid and BMW M5 Touring.
Wagons themselves are becoming rare in Australia. Only a handful remain available. Chinese brands may offer more options soon, with BYD expected to bring its Seal 06 Touring and the premium Denza Z9 GT.
Customer Feedback Drives Decision
Customer input played a key role in bringing the Extreme Package to the Sportstourer.
Jerome Figuiere, Brand Director of CUPRA Australia, said the brand listens to its community. Customers and media asked for the most extreme version of the VZe Sportstourer. CUPRA delivered.
The package proves that PHEV models can be just as sporty and engaging as petrol-powered alternatives.
CUPRA continues to grow its PHEV model range. The Extreme Package for the Leon VZe Sportstourer gives customers more ways to express their style through design, technology, and electrified powertrains.
The Extreme Package is available now as a Build-to-Order option. Customers can check the updated model brochure at their nearest CUPRA Garage for full details.
