A review of the CUPRA Leon VZ3 - Would you buy this car?

[Oldham SEAT & CUPRA]

The CUPRA VZ3 hatch is designed to really spike your emotions!

From the direct drive to the changeable interior feel, the CUPRA Leon really does feel personable. With 6 different trim levels you can be sure to find one that suits, but the VZ3 really does everything it claims.

Join Josh as he takes you round this stunning example of a CUPRA Leon at CUPRA Oldham.

Visit CUPRA Oldham to see stunning stock like this CUPRA Leon VZ3 up close and personal!
Chadderton Way, Oldham, OL1 2BB
0161 841 0274
www.swanswaygarages.com/cupra/

 

[James_R]

It must be a monster if it's got the Akebono caliper setup. I'll have to give it a blast when I'm back in work to test them out

 

[Syphon]

Very cool car! I would say that though

Thanks for sharing.

Scott

 

[Loadmaster748]

I took delivery of an identical one two weeks ago - no regrets.

 

[Nathan penney]

I like it, however (and I know it’s been discussed on other posts) it’s the colours for me, or lack of that’s the problem.
I get it’s Cupra’s ‘tribe’ theme but it just looks boring.
If I was in a position to buy a hot hatch at the minute the civic type R is where I’d be heading. I personally love the blue available or even red on them, makes them stand out.
I also like when manufacturers offer a unique colour on the hottest version, likes of Ford St orange or green. Never had one but just brightens up dull roads.
I had a new Octavia VRS in 2006 in race blue. Absolutely loved it, kept it 13 years, but after a few years race blue became available across the whole Skoda range due to customer demand and it just didn’t stand out as much anymore.
So many dull cars on the road these days.
Stunning looking Leon that though.

 

[Loadmaster748]

Shades of grey don't work for everyone I know, but for some reason I've loved this shade for years and was so pleased when I found it on the one I bought two weeks ago.

I think the Leon F/L would look great as well with the sort of camo green I've seen on the Ateca.

 

[Seriously?]

I like it, however (and I know it’s been discussed on other posts) it’s the colours for me, or lack of that’s the problem.
I get it’s Cupra’s ‘tribe’ theme but it just looks boring.
If I was in a position to buy a hot hatch at the minute the civic type R is where I’d be heading. I personally love the blue available or even red on them, makes them stand out.
I also like when manufacturers offer a unique colour on the hottest version, likes of Ford St orange or green. Never had one but just brightens up dull roads.
I had a new Octavia VRS in 2006 in race blue. Absolutely loved it, kept it 13 years, but after a few years race blue became available across the whole Skoda range due to customer demand and it just didn’t stand out as much anymore.
So many dull cars on the road these days.
Stunning looking Leon that though.

^^This.
Each to their own, but for me it's the dull colour choices that let it down.
Even Audi, the masters of grey, now offer some brighter colours on the A3 for example.
That said, one of our favourite cars from recent years was our little Monsoon Grey Ibiza; that really sparkled on a sunny day.

 

[Oldham SEAT & CUPRA]

Very cool car! I would say that though

Thanks for sharing.

Scott

It's kind of hard to argue it's not a cool car!

 

[Oldham SEAT & CUPRA]

I took delivery of an identical one two weeks ago - no regrets.

Wow! How exciting! How you finding it so far?!

 

[Oldham SEAT & CUPRA]

I like it, however (and I know it’s been discussed on other posts) it’s the colours for me, or lack of that’s the problem.
I get it’s Cupra’s ‘tribe’ theme but it just looks boring.
If I was in a position to buy a hot hatch at the minute the civic type R is where I’d be heading. I personally love the blue available or even red on them, makes them stand out.
I also like when manufacturers offer a unique colour on the hottest version, likes of Ford St orange or green. Never had one but just brightens up dull roads.
I had a new Octavia VRS in 2006 in race blue. Absolutely loved it, kept it 13 years, but after a few years race blue became available across the whole Skoda range due to customer demand and it just didn’t stand out as much anymore.
So many dull cars on the road these days.
Stunning looking Leon that though.

We agree, the Leon is stunning. And we can't lie, we do love the paint finish on this one - we think the dark features add to its stealthy looks!

Bright colours are still certainly something we'd love to see on a CUPRA. Perhaps it will be something released when they hit a model anniversary?!

 

[Loadmaster748]

Wow! How exciting! How you finding it so far?!

Absolutely love it and as I said above, no regrets. The revised infotainment system is a big improvement as well.

The only issue I need to look into is that, for example, when stopped at lights with auto hold on, it sometimes takes a more than normal prod of the throttle pedal for it to release. This might be normal, I don't know.

 

[Oldham SEAT & CUPRA]

Absolutely love it and as I said above, no regrets. The revised infotainment system is a big improvement as well.

The only issue I need to look into is that, for example, when stopped at lights with auto hold on, it sometimes takes a more than normal prod of the throttle pedal for it to release. This might be normal, I don't know.

Ah glad to hear you are enjoying it!

Hmmm, all automatics are different but if you are concerned I'd highly recommend taking back to the dealership for them to have a look at it! Was it CUPRA Oldham you bought it from?

 

[Loadmaster748]

Ah glad to hear you are enjoying it!

Hmmm, all automatics are different but if you are concerned I'd highly recommend taking back to the dealership for them to have a look at it! Was it CUPRA Oldham you bought it from?

Hi, no I bought it from a local dealer in Surrey.

I used the car with auto hold off today, so no issues.