New 2021 Cupra Leon e-Hybrid plug-in hybrid hatchback review - DrivingElectric

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When we drove the Volkswagen Golf GTE earlier in 2021, it didn’t quite offer the agility or performance needed to declare it a proper 'hot hatch'. So is its Spanish sister model, the Cupra Leon e-Hybrid, any different? In this video, we sent Grace Webb to find out if Cupra’s latest plug-in hybrid has what it takes to earn the title of hot hatch…
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:49 - Engine and drivetrain
01:38 - Styling
02:30 - Interior and infotainment
03:09 - Trim levels and equipment
03:49 - Practicality and boot space
04:14 - Handling and performance
05:56 - Conclusion
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@PeteTheL337 9 месяцев назад

I've just test driven the 2021 Seat Leon e-hybrid FR with 204 hp and I didn't experience any delay from pure electric to flat out using hybrid. The car was a very responsive. It was even slightly quicker from 0-60 miles than advertised. This Cupra and that Seat are basically the same car.

@devvynully 2 года назад

YAY! Grace is back.

@markgaudie80 2 года назад

If VW group backlit the touch sliders for the volume and temp controls it would be so so much better. Major oversight on our ID3 as well.

@DrivingElectric 2 года назад

Couldn't agree more - it's the same in many, many models and it does our head in!

@Petarghh 8 месяцев назад

got rid of my Golf 8 for pretty much that reason. I dont know how they can sit through hours of design meetings and testing and not notice!

@Ianw236 Год назад

So what are the better alternatives ?

@CathodeRayNipplez 2 года назад

Many in the UK do not have driveways only street parking so how do you plug these things in? I'm in a 12th floor apartment and the underground carpark doesnt have power points so I'm a bit screwed for EV.

@DrivingElectric 2 года назад

PHEVs are definitely designed for those who have off-street parking and somewhere to plug in every night. However, as EVs become more popular, on-street charging will need to improve too...

@sargfowler9603 2 месяца назад

Move?

@CathodeRayNipplez 2 месяца назад

@@sargfowler9603 Do you get headaches being such a genius?

@talhakartal8734 2 года назад

How much is the Electric range?

@cliveneilands1449 Год назад

34 miles, scroll to 5:46.

@magnusmacdonald2810 Год назад

My lord, I can´t deside which one is most beautiful, the Cupra or Grace. Both of them look stunning.

@athollmcnicoll256 2 года назад

For me it is petrol in the format of Ford Fiesta with toys galore, speed to match my driving capabilities and all round good performer, made in Germany - so who needs another boring Leon ?

@markgaudie80 2 года назад

I’d just opt for the Cupra Born to be honest. Bin the petrol engine altogether.

@DrivingElectric 2 года назад

If it fits your lifestyle, the Cupra Born is a great alternative.

@sargfowler9603 2 месяца назад

This offers the best of both with no range issues

@faith1980 2 года назад

Lay-on, NOT Le-on!

@DrivingElectric 2 года назад

You same tom-ay-to, Grace says tom-ar-to!

@Poxenium 2 года назад

why would a "driving electric" channel review gas vehicles? 🤔

@InternetDude 2 года назад

PHEV is a smarter choice than BEV for many, many people.

@markmayfield5673 2 года назад

Who in there right mind is buying hybrids

@mkzwrld7641 2 года назад

I have one. I pay zero on fuel for the most, since most of my journeys are local. Yet still have the luxury of having petrol for long journeys if needed, so never a need to worry. Driving in hybrid mode still gets great miles per galon too

@DrivingElectric 2 года назад

We've said it before and we'll say it again - plug-in hybrids are often a great stepping stone from petrol to full-EV. We feel it's imperative we help people every step of the way, and for many, plug-in hybrid is currently the best option.

@hsvcommodore4111 2 года назад

Who in their right mind is buying electric

@Kylem6875 2 года назад

@@mkzwrld7641 I also enjoy the performance every now and then, despite this review I don't find it disappointing at all- I've enjoyed every second of the 4 months I've had my CUPRA Leon e-Hybrid. I've an average of 60MPG over 4,500 miles- bearing in mind I do a lot of motorway driving. But whenever I don't need to make my long journeys, such as going throughout town, I simply run the car in electric mode. I find it handles really well around the country roads where I live, yes, it's not quite that of the 300 version but with fuel prices the way they are at the moment I'm so glad I didn't not only pay the additional £100 a month extra just to lease the car, but the £100 a month additional in fuel costs too, with only marginal gains when it comes to real-world usage. Perhaps in early 2024 we could see a facelifted model of the e-Hybrid with a greater range and a nippier engine, as a first-gen performance hybrid it paints an interesting and exciting future to come.

@sargfowler9603 2 месяца назад

People who say EVs aren't good enough, the charging is abysmal and resale is horrific. This still applies two years after the original comment!