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Cupra Leon Hatchback 1.5 eTSI 150 Shadow Edition 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	SHADOW EDITION
Price	£38,440
Engine Power - BHP	150
Acceleration	8.7
Top Speed	134 mph
Length	4398 mm
Width	1799 mm
Height	1444 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control with follow-to-stop and speed limiter
CUPRA drive profile selection with (Comfort/Performance/Individual), throttle response and gearshift mode
Digital cockpit
Driver alert system
Dynamic road sign display
E-call
Four x USB Type C ports (2 in front and 2 in rear)
Front and rear parking sensors
Front assist with forward collision warning braking reaction to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists
Front cross traffic assist
Full link smartphone integration with Mirror Link, wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Google Android Auto
Intelligent park assist
Lane change assist with emergency assist
Lockable tailgate
Rear view camera
RPM, trip computer, outside temp gauge, instrument light brightness, low fuel warning light, lights on reminder, gearshift indicator
Service interval indicator
Side and exit assist
Start/stop system with regenerative braking
Wireless phone charger

Entertainment

Auxiliary input socket

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Black roof spoiler
Body colour door handles
Body coloured bumpers
Cupra matrix LED ultra headlight with variable light distribution, high definition LED w/signature w/ceremony
Cupra side skirts painted in obsidian black
Cupra sports bumpers
Dark tinted rear windows
Electric front/rear windows
Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors
High beam assist
High-resolution matrix beam plus digital projection
LED front fog lamps with cornering function
LED rear fog lamp
Rain sensing wipers
Rear diffuser with black simulated exhaust pipes
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash/wipe
Separate daytime running light with automatic headlight control and coming home feature
Third brake light
Welcome light with logo projector in door mirrors

Interior Features

12v power supply in centre console
3 seat bench in 2nd row
5 headrests
60/40 split rear bench seat with armrest
Ambient lighting (glovebox, footwell, ambient lighting multicoloured)
Black headlining
Cupra sports pedals
CUPRA Supersports, heated steering wheel with satellite buttons
Electrically adjustable driver seat and lumbar support with memory function + manually adjustable passenger seat
Folding boot cover
Front and rear reading lights X 4
Front centre armrest
Heated front seats
Height/reach adjust steering wheel
Illuminated interior front door sills
Interior wraparound lighting
ISOFIX points in outer rear seats with top tether anchorage points
Leather upholstery
Single front passenger seat
Storage pockets on rear of front seats
Sunvisors with illuminated mirror
Three zone climate control

Packs

Dynamic and comfort pack - Leon Cupra
Media system plus with 12.9" display + navigation pack - Leon Cupra

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all rear seats
ABS
Brake control system - ESC and brake booster
Child proof door locks
Cupra black brake calipers
Disc brakes in front
Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag de-activation, front side and curtain airbags
Electronic parking brake
Hill hold control
Pre-crash front and rear seat belt tensioner, window closure and hazard lights
Rear disc brakes
Seat belt reminder for front and rear seats
Tiredness recognition system
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring in cab, backup horn and towing protection
KESSY Advanced - Keyless start, keyless entry
Locking wheel bolts

Trim

Chrome and copper interior detailing

Wheels

Tool kit

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.012
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.9
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

General

Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18600
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	90000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	5
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.7
Engine Power - BHP	150
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	134 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1444 mm
Length	4398 mm
Width	1799 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.8 m

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