Best for: Style
Understated, refined and spacious, the latest Cupra Leon Estate is a good-looking compact wagon that makes for a great daily driver.
There’s a choice of mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid petrol powertrains to choose from, with the latter offering up to 81 miles of electric range.
We would go for the range-topping 2.0-litre turbocharged four, which makes 328bhp and comes with four-wheel drive, giving the Leon Estate a pseudo-hot hatchback vibe.
With this engine fitted, it’s seriously quick, but also agile and engaging when you want it to be. It’s refined at a cruise, and the fuel economy isn’t too bad: you should get around 35mpg at a cruise on the motorway.
The seating position is good, rolling refinement is impressive, there’s more than enough room for adults in the back and there’s even more room for their paraphernalia in the boot. You get 620 litres of space to play with back there, which is more than you get in the BMW 3 Series Touring.
Volkswagen-based infotainment touchscreens have faced a lot of justified criticism in recent years, but the one fitted to Leon, which features the latest software, is much better. It’s logically configured and easier to use on the move.
If you want your wagon with a good dose of sporting feel that doesn’t compromise on space of refinement, this Cupra is a sensible choice.
