The CUPRA division in Germany puts its finger on the sore spot of maximum sportiness. The Spanish firm has launched a special edition for this market, the CUPRA León VZ Cup. Available in the five-door compact and family car, it comes with a unique image and equipment, also including the more radical VZ CUP 4Drive option. with all-wheel drive.
The CUPRA León range aims to establish itself much more firmly in one of the reference markets for the sports brand in Europe. Customers of the CUPRA Leon, and the more practical CUPRA Leon Sportstourer, already have in Germany a special edition that not only improves the equipment sectionbut has also been conceived with special attention to sportiness.
This quality is especially reflected in the new edition «VZ CUP», which powerfully draws attention to a series of unique exterior details. The first, the imposing 19-inch diameter “Exclusive II” alloy wheels, painted in a combination of characteristic copper and black, both with a super glossy finish. In contrast, the side skirts are presented in a darkened aluminum look, while the rear spoiler stands out for its exposed carbon fiber finish on the side piecesa detail that is exclusive to the CUPRA León, and that will not be available in the family car.
The CUPRA León VZ Cups reinforce their sporty feeling
Of course, there is an internal counterpart. The five-door model, and the family, present a cabin with a more luxurious and aggressive finish, the result of the sensations and emotions capable of transmitting the benefits. Thus, the front seats feature a sporty “Supersport” configuration, with the center and side sections in black leather or “Petroleum Blue”. The lucky owners will also get a multifunction steering wheel in “Supersport” design with integrated riding mode buttons.
The CUPRA León VZ CUP is available with two mechanical options, both front-wheel drive and associated with the gasoline engine 2.0 TSI 300 hp with 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic gearbox, and 1.4 e-HYBRID plug-in hybrid with 245 hp and a 6-speed DSG transmission. Total four-wheel drive is reserved for the special finish CUPRA Leon Sportstourer VZ CUP 4Drivestrictly associated with the 310 hp 2.0 TSI 4Drive petrol engine and 7-speed DSG automatic transmission.
CUPRA León VZ CUP prices in Germany
Prices valid from January / 2022 without including discounts or other promotions
For now, the intention of the sports firm to launch this special edition in another market, and especially in Spain, has not been confirmed, although we will remain attentive to the movements and we will tell you about its news.