Cupra Leon V v VZe v VZ v VZx review (inc. 0-100 & sound test)

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Cupra is a brand that isn’t very well known in Australia, so we wanted to get behind the wheel of the Leon to see if it was any good. Turns out they had all of them available, so Paul was able to test them back-to-back!
Hardness tester, noise and lane keeping results: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
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Skip Ahead:
Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 01:29
Interior: 04:14
Infotainment: 05:33
Safety Tech: 08:22
Practicality: 09:02
Driving - Leon V: 12:18
Driving - Leon VZe: 17:38
Driving - Leon VZ: 26:09
Driving - Leon VZx: 30:42
Performance: 37:11
Verdict: 38:57
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@arashimani5853 5 ай бұрын

I have the Leon VzX. Love driving it. I also have had total strangers come and ask me questions about it. You definitely won’t get as much interest from people if you had a Golf. The pops and bangs are great to have. Can listen to it all day 😁

@mvnorsel6354 5 ай бұрын

No one asks me about my ' 380 ' lucky man😅.

@russodean2 5 ай бұрын

How's the road noise? Want to get one in the next couple years.

@arashimani5853 5 ай бұрын

@@russodean2 It’s pretty good to be honest. I have a sunroof, but I don’t have any of the squeaking noises that Paul was talking about in the video.

@arashimani5853 5 ай бұрын

@@cris-rj5zf the pops and bangs only happen around 3000 rpm in Sport and Cupra modes as far as I know. I haven’t heard it in Comfort mode. Not that I ever drive in Comfort mode 😂

@koengeboors-groffy6388 2 ай бұрын

@@russodean2 The road noise (apart from the squeaks mentioned here, which I don't have at all) is coming from the 19inch tires. Didn't see what they are running here, but mine came with Eagle F1 asymmetric 5 two years back. I'll replace with Eagle F1 asymmetric 6 next year and then the noise level drops 2dB. A Pirelli PZ4 is a good alternative. As a daily driver, every ride is a blast!

@Wedgetail96 5 ай бұрын

The was a fantastic format for anyone considering this range of vehicles. Much better than the usual top of the line only being reviewed.

@mighty_bunny 5 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your balanced take on the plug-in hybrid!

@shanecompston5790 5 ай бұрын

I’ve had the Leon vzx for 18 months now and still loving it. Still surprises me how quick it actually is when I get out of the city to country roads

@danielhobson7287 5 ай бұрын

I own a Formentor VZx and had a base Leon V for a loan car. Thoroughly impressed with the kit and drive compared to similar vehicles for the price!

@Gdsamplify 5 ай бұрын

Great review, VZ & VZx look like a treat on the track

@Classic-nl4db 5 ай бұрын

Great video Paul

@paurkonyourfork 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video! I'm thinking of getting the Hybrid and this video was informative

@SASCAT1972 5 ай бұрын

Hey Paul. Great information and presented really well in the “range review” format. I have a Formentor VZx and absolutely love it…a real head turner and quite the beast when you unleash it. I’m really just holding for the Tavascan release and then we will have two Cupra cars in our garage.

@MaxFromSydney1 5 ай бұрын

14:06 I’m impressed with the instrumentation, including all those fluid & outside temperature indicators at a glance.

@lizwimahamba3734 5 ай бұрын

Hey Paul! A fan from RSA. Love your videos and how comprehensive you are. Would be brilliant if you added vehicle exteriors dimensions for the vehicles. I've noticed you do it for some.

@ivanbojanovic8109 5 ай бұрын

I bought the Leon V over the weekend - was very impressed at the display and test drive. Looking forward to the daily driver upgrade from the VW polo

@TunesByTanzil 3 ай бұрын

Love my VZ. Had for 8 months now!

@JPMC1234 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the awesome range review Paul! Loving my entry level V 👌 I call it a golf in sexier clothes 😂 Didn't realise I had launch control though!!! I'm off to try it now 🏎️

@schmuppetify 5 ай бұрын

Those plastic bits on the wheel arches aren't for aero, theyre to meet regulations that stipulate that tyres cant stick out from the wheel arches.

@acde9355 5 ай бұрын

I’m about to buy a Leon V in the next a few years, probably for the upcoming facelift version.

@zeedustrakok 5 ай бұрын

Over here the Leon starts with a 1.5TSI. With 110 kW. We did use to have the VZ5 with the engine of the RS3.

@bigoz5687 Ай бұрын

I have the VZ1 in the UK, which is the same as the VZ. I opted for it as a fast practical car, i thought it was smoother and a more comfortable ride than the 300hp version, but it's still fast when I feel like having a blast. Love it so far

@ZND2022 5 ай бұрын

Awesome video, can you please Do the same with the formentor range?

@MYMOUNTAIN_122 5 ай бұрын

I thought I'd take a look at their highest spec the formentor, tell you what though that blue interior omg it reminds me of a vp commodore of the 90s, however the matrix edition which they no longer offer came in black, and actually looks quite good.

@Mexxx65 5 ай бұрын

Paul how do you think the VZx compares to a...Honda Civic FL5 Type R?

@SAStepanenko 4 ай бұрын

Driving the VZx for a few months in NZ. Love the performance, however the interior squeaks are a thing + it's quite thirsty even when driven in Comfort mode without being enthusiastic with the throttle. I would say 9.5 l/100 km with mixture of city and highway driving.

@GamerHaris2009 5 ай бұрын

Plz do the review of Mg Gloster Savvy 7 seater 4×4 in details (specifications,engine,off road capability,luxury,price).

@fale892 5 ай бұрын

I havent seen anyone review a BMW M135. Its like its a forgotten hot hatch. Reckon you can review one, maybe an Xdrive version.

@stanleyliu8648 5 ай бұрын

Paul, would u pls do a bud seal U review?

@givvia6782 5 ай бұрын

How have people who have bought a Cupra thought about the dealer network at present, is it convenient to get it serviced? In Queensland I believe there is only one dealer. Asking because the entire Cupra range is enticing however due to the sparse network it might be better going for an equivalent Golf or Skoda Octavia.

@SASCAT1972 5 ай бұрын

I own a Formentor VZx and have had no issues with servicing in Brisbane. Try talking with Jo-Ann at the Cupra garage and she will see you sorted.

@user-do2po7hd9t 5 ай бұрын

Is the wagon version Cupra coming to Aus and when?

@CarExpertAus 5 ай бұрын

Potentially. I know they’re looking at it right now but it’s yet to be confirmed.

@user-do2po7hd9t 5 ай бұрын

Hi again Paul, just want to add a left field idea. No one makes comment on sustainability in new cars. Is there a way you could add to your reviews what car makers are doing well environmentally in car building? For example, vegan based interior materials, recycled plastics, recycled rubber etc. Imagine if car paint could be infused with bacteria to produce oxygen and the same bacteria added to fuel to reduce CO2?? It’s time for our cars to be a servant of the environment not just a basic means of transport. Just a thought. 🤓

@shadowjohn2266 5 ай бұрын

where was all the pricing

@MR-ys4ui 2 ай бұрын

And which section is the pricing in?

@larryjenkinson5525 5 ай бұрын

Paul, they make insect repellents now!

@CarExpertAus 5 ай бұрын

They don’t work at Lang Lang! 😂

@buncha5651 5 ай бұрын

@@CarExpertAus Have a shower.

@CarExpertAus 5 ай бұрын

@@buncha5651Also doesn’t help!

@CruzeUK 5 ай бұрын

Seat is the "sporty" brand in the VAG portfolio and Cupra is Seat's spicy division. If I was going for a Cupra I'd have the Formentor.

@4drobertson 5 ай бұрын

I checked these models out looking to buy and was actually disappointed how bland they were. Both exterior and interior. They almost look a few generations old.

@purplehazeffc 5 ай бұрын

I'm totally on the fence with Hybrid as well. Most of the time you are either running in electric mode lugging around a petrol engine. Or your in petrol mode lugging around a battery & electric motor. So really it's either get a fully petrol or fully electric.

@craigjay769 5 ай бұрын

I disagree with your take on the plugin hybrid. I could really do with one. I travel 15kms each day during the week and 500kms of towing on the weekends. I could spend the week on battery and use combustion on the weekend.

@TunesByTanzil 3 ай бұрын

FYI I'm nose to tail behind my VZx mate off the lights

@nathansmith6914 5 ай бұрын

Cupras just seem pretty cool, although I'm on the fence about the matte black thing. Sometimes I think it looks good but sometimes it just seems very try hard. So hmmmmm... I'd probably opt out but here it seems ok. Btw mate, give no carb a go for a bit. You joke about your weight but imo most of that is inflammation and water weight. And meat is yum.

@JediToad11 5 ай бұрын

Paul are you going to address the smuggled tobacco allegations?

@cloudyharry12 5 ай бұрын

Had the VZ3 (UK equivalent of the VZX 300hp variant). An awesome car, but after 18 months ownership I got fed up with the poor build quality (awful rattles and buzzing speakers) and the terrible traction in colder months - which equates to about 9 months of the year in the UK. Should be less of an issue in Aussie though

@john_barnett 5 ай бұрын

Starting at 50k it doesn't compete with any of those cars...

@Ndhavuko_nyiko 5 ай бұрын

We don't get this car in south africa 😂

@morgantaylor9587 4 ай бұрын

Why did you do the 0-100 in sports mode ( v and VZe) instead of Cupra mode? Your results are the lowest times I have seen reviewed

@CarExpertAus 4 ай бұрын

They don’t have a Cupra mode.

@morgantaylor9587 4 ай бұрын

You actually saw that the car does!!! Also I own one

@morgantaylor9587 4 ай бұрын

@@CarExpertAus23:44 shows you pointing it out

@Freeworld1969 5 ай бұрын

And the winner is the Hyundai i30n.

@felixnobauer769 4 ай бұрын

Oh god pls no

@buncha5651 5 ай бұрын

Does anybody actually buy this type of vehicle.

@v8soarer1991 5 ай бұрын

You might be surprised. Yes, Yes they do.

@interceptor7905 5 ай бұрын

Glorified VW which means same problems

@A861967 5 ай бұрын

Just too expensive for a small car based on 2nd hand parts from VW 😂

@v8soarer1991 5 ай бұрын

You forgot Audi, Porsche, Skoda, Lamborghini.

@koengeboors-groffy6388 2 ай бұрын

It's actually bigger than the Golf seen it has the extended wheel base (of the Octavia) and has much more leg room in the back, converting it to a very usable car to transport teenagers. Parts are from the current gen Golf or Audi A3, so don't see why you state it's 2nd hand. To me, it's equivalent to a Golf, a bit bigger and with some more character and a bit less expensive.