Very concise review as usual Tom. I think that in a few years Cupra will become a serious contender in the Australian market, providing that its priced accordingly. Chasing Cars is definitely becoming the go-to channel for independent ( and honest ) reviews.
@benjaminpeasley6533
Ай бұрын
Just bought one 🎉
@mikefernandezdj
Жыл бұрын
Test drove the VZ and VZx, wayyyyy better than the Golf and T-Roc for me inside, finish is so good, so much better than VW models and zero piano black inside. Might have considered the V if it was in stock at the time, ended up buying the VZ demo model and no regrets! Great review 👌
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Enjoy the car!
@liamschembri1853
Жыл бұрын
Awesome review Tom… I picked up my Leon V a couple of weeks ago and have loved every minute. I effectively bought it blind as there were no units available to test drive and zero reviews online - so I only really had the VZ/VZx to get a feel for the chassis and Formentor V for engine. Really glad I went for it in the end. Side note - I optioned the leather pack and for me, the black leather available in the V/VZ presents a little better than the blue in the VZx
@Mexxx65
Жыл бұрын
Ditto, another great, informative review from Tom!!
@daithiheneghan458
Жыл бұрын
Same here mate picked my V up yesterday leather + sunroof absolutely loving it Will get used to the controls pretty quick I’m sure
@andrewlavender4311
Жыл бұрын
Excellent review Tom, as per usual. Does this car have more interior space than the golf/gti? Is it’s ride quality similar to that of the current gti?
@GEE819
Жыл бұрын
Great review once again thanks. I would like to see a review on the Lexus ux 200 luxury please 2023 version.
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Coming soon
@teko1997
Жыл бұрын
Considering the polo gti is now cheaper at 40k, would that be a better deal value-wise?
@aaaaplay
Жыл бұрын
There are some very tempting 'used' Leons for sale. The cheapest Leon V listed is a red one going for $42K before on road costs with 68km - that's ridiculously good value.
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
They’re on offer for $42,990 with cash back right now
@aaaaplay
Жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars I forgot about the $5K offer. If I hadn't just put a deposit on an Octavia RS I might just have gone for it.
@ianmclean6399
Жыл бұрын
Mine comes thursday cant wait
@jspanga
Жыл бұрын
would be more interested in the VZe.. 0-100, weight, dynamics, range/eco etc
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
We have a comprehensive VZe review that includes all those points available: kzitem.info/news/bejne/pYGA36ZrkqqCdX4
@Blankslategaming
9 ай бұрын
I'm considering selling my I30 N Line and getting a VZx. How are they for reliability?
@ozpinoy
Жыл бұрын
Which car interior is that in the budget direct ad intro?
@beniciodeltoro4956
Жыл бұрын
what's the reliability like?
@c.s2001
Жыл бұрын
Would be good to do a 3-way comparison of similar specs from VW, Skoda and Cupra.
@anakinskywalker4113
Жыл бұрын
I wish they would just give you a proper gear lever. I hate it how manufacturers have messed around with it. Not a fan of the stupid little thing they give you in the Cupra.
@_djsport
Жыл бұрын
Is the Cupra Formentor for sale in Australia? I'm from Barcelona and here in Spain people don't buy the Leon anymore. The old Leon buyers now buy the Cupra Formentor instead.
@AppleSlipper
Жыл бұрын
Yes, the Formentor is available in Australia. Except for the VZ5, as that is limited-run and is left-hand drive only.
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Yes it is, but the Leon is ultimately more fun to drive
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Formentor still remarkably enjoyable though
@spiro5327
Жыл бұрын
All you need to do now is tune the engine to VZX spec 😊
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Ha! To be honest with our speed limits I sometimes prefer to have a little less, so you can wring it out more.
@Mexxx65
Жыл бұрын
Its a porky. heavy, hatch for just 140kw.
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Certainly doesn’t feel it.
@scollyutube
Жыл бұрын
Funny how 140kw snd 300+ nm is just enough. It was just about WRX numbers originally 😂
@ronaldov09
Жыл бұрын
There are people out there that think an RS3 with 300Kw is not that quick...its what your used to I guess.
@zaamuro8408
Жыл бұрын
Pick of the VAG range?
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
It’s up there right now (July 2023)
@pradeepmagan6951
Жыл бұрын
Ok but still using the stupid vw software and no separate aircon controls, also the Skoda Rapid was a better car
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
I’ll deal with it for the chassis
@aaaaplay
Жыл бұрын
The Skoda Rapid was a better car!? Lol what? The Rapid was built from retired VW parts, with a focus on developing markets. Why Skoda thought they could sell it in developed markets is beyond me.
@mharro88
Жыл бұрын
The rapid was trash
@OlyMar83
Жыл бұрын
Very nice car/package for the price. Unfortunate cause EV will be my next car.
@gregj7916
Жыл бұрын
From the outside it looks like an old Mazda 3, decent value with today’s prices.
@priyankdeadman
Жыл бұрын
Is it 2.0 or 1.5tsi?
@Gonzarelli
Жыл бұрын
1:53
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
2.0
@wooson
Жыл бұрын
Best hot hatch? Even compared to i20n? Seems you only compared euro warm and hot hatches
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
The V's straight line performance is warm but its sharp chassis means you can hold amazing pace. If you want more speed, get the 228kW VZx…
@Mexxx65
Жыл бұрын
.....mmmm just searched carsales this minute, yeah its out here. Questionable "premium" Hatch status (you still have to option the expensive leather seats?, and no standard sunroof) Questionable thats its any better than the VW Polo GTI Questionble brand, being Spanish In the end a very...Questionable Hatchback Possibly....if this V with the 140kw Polo engine was offered in a manual and for its "premium hatch" price a sunroof. 1 Good Point for this V it has the multi-link rear suspension from the sportier VZx. But, the last outgoing Hyundai Veloster Turbo Australia got, also had a sophisticated rear mult-link rear suspension (early Velosters didn't have it), but that feature didn't increase that cars sales, nor save it. Better handling than the current (torsion beam rear axle) Mazda 3 Mmm, be interesting to see a comparo between this Cupra V and a 6spd manual Mazda 3 with a sunroof, for similar price. I personally have no idea what sort of buyer in Australia this new Cupra hatch model is aimed at?
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
It’s considerably more sophisticated to drive than a Polo GTI when the road gets complex - mid-corner bumps, weird cambers, quick gradient change. Which we have a lot of in Australia.
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Further - sadly - the manual Mazda 3 has been discontinued
@LilMemy
Жыл бұрын
Why would being Spanish make it questionable?
@proxactual
Жыл бұрын
Most people find VAG hatchbacks "numb" in steering feel. Are you saying this one is different?
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Yes I am
@proxactual
Жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars exciting! i'll take one for a roadtest then
@GlowingTube
Жыл бұрын
Melted styling, apart from the initial offer price, standard pricing is high. For me it's a big Meh.
@laynetravis
Жыл бұрын
I thought Cupra will make only EV... great surprise
@allgold8003
Жыл бұрын
To those who speak English as a second language - ordinary means below average.
@ironlungthe3rd
Жыл бұрын
Why would anyone buy this over an i30N for 5-7k less, the amount of horror stories I've heard and personally experienced as a tech with VW group cars is too many to count, e.g. 2017 golf R roof guttering blocked letting water inside the cabin, guy went to multiple VW dealerships all said you will have to pay 6 grand to replace all the seals on the car, (1 month out of warranty in 2020)
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Well, one reason might be that i30 N orders have been closed for a very long time.
@FS-bg2kk
Жыл бұрын
I'd go for this over an i30, water leaks and all!
@glenndavid8725
Жыл бұрын
Looks like an old Mazda.
@ServoSambo
Жыл бұрын
47k for a plain fwd hatch back of unproven hematite? Tell’em they’re dream’in.
@darrenprior6339
Жыл бұрын
The brand’s been around for years in Europe. Think of it as a Golf with a lot more power and fruit for a lower price and you’ve got a great car. Drove the top spec one around the Adelaide hills and must say it was one of the most fun cars I’ve driven in ages
@enricogiust
Жыл бұрын
“Unproven”? It’s been around for ages, now the brand is detached from SEAT, but it’s basically the same. VW family, super reliable
@everyhandletaken
Жыл бұрын
Knowledge is king.
@MarwanAnwar88
10 ай бұрын
Seat is unproven? Lol
@ServoSambo
10 ай бұрын
@@MarwanAnwar88 who’s Seat? Oh, that’s right, the car company that went out of business in Australia 5 years after they arrived. Unproven? Yup, sounds like it to me.
@BootneckAlphaKilo
10 ай бұрын
It looks hideous compared to an S3 or Golf R though, imo obviously.
@whatthe6532
Жыл бұрын
Road noise. I’m out. Back to Golf.
@mharro88
Жыл бұрын
A fun hatch always has road noise
@whatthe6532
Жыл бұрын
@@mharro88 Try a GTi. Sure there’s noise but not the din of the Cupra. More like a small swarm of bees following you.
@mharro88
Жыл бұрын
@@whatthe6532 I drive a i30n sedan and the road noise is there but it's not too bad. Comes down to the size of tyres really.. personally I'd rather feel the road it's more engaging and certainly more fun to drive than a gti
@FS-bg2kk
Жыл бұрын
When it comes to coarse chip road, most cars would be noisy. I'm guessing it is no louder than say a Mazda 3?
@whatthe6532
Жыл бұрын
@@mharro88 Good on you. Each to their own. Cheers.
@kaizaan
Жыл бұрын
That's very expensive ridiculous given electric cars cost the same
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