Cupra has grafted a brand new face onto the Formentor and Leon to higher distinguish its line-up from that of sibling model Seat.
The new ‘shark-nose’ entrance finish brings the crossover and hatchback/property into line with the upcoming Terramar SUV and provides the Spanish model’s ICE vehicles a clearer familial hyperlink.
Key to the look is a distinguished beak that tops a broader grille, whereas the lights at the moment are triangular-shaped LED items.
In addition, the rear Cupra badge on every automotive is now illuminated.
Cupra’s debut mannequin, the Ateca SUV, hasn’t been included on this refresh, however on condition that it is primarily based on an eight-year-old Seat mannequin, it is more likely to be retired quickly.
Inside the Leon and Formentor, Cupra has pushed to enhance sustainability.
The material upholstery on the non-compulsory bucket seats is now made out of a 73%-recycled vegan textile, for instance, whereas the leather-based is claimed to be “environmentally conscious”.
The fashions additionally acquire a bigger (12.9in) infotainment touchscreen, which runs new working software program that is stated to supply improved personalisation and responsiveness.
The touch-sensitive sliders for the audio quantity and cabin temperature at the moment are backlit, too.
Under the pores and skin, the Leon and Formentor are stated to have been tuned for a sportier dynamic character to go together with their upgraded powertrains.
The headliner for every automotive is the two.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine from the Audi S3 and Volkswagen Golf R, which sends 329bhp to all 4 wheels by way of a seven-speed dual-clutch automated gearbox.
The Haldex differential has been swapped for a torque splitter with a multi-plate clutch at both finish of the driveshaft to fluctuate the facility supply throughout the rear axle.
For the Leon, nevertheless, this powertrain is unique to the property. The range-topping five-door hatchback as an alternative sends 296bhp via its entrance wheels.
The two plug-in hybrid powertrains – with outputs of 201bhp and 268bhp – have had their battery capacities boosted from 13kWh to 19.7kWh. That will increase their electric-only vary from an official 37 miles to a claimed 62 miles.
Maximum charging velocity has additionally been improved to 50kW.
Deliveries of the brand new Leon and Formentor will start this summer season, with costs for each more likely to begin from across the £35,000 mark.
