Cupra Leon Pros

Cupra Leon Cons

How do you say 'Golf' in Spanish or Catalan? Depending on who you ask, they might actually say 'Leon'.

Spanish automaker Cupra has given its take on the Volkswagen Golf a mid-life facelift, and it returns to Australia hoping to get a bigger slice of the premium small-car pie – but it has its work cut out for it.

The Cupra brand is still finding its feet in Australia, where it's less known compared to its other Volkswagen Group stablemates, largely because its Seat parent hasn't had a presence here in a very, very long time. Still, the company tends to offer a spicier take on its German and Czech compatriots' products, like the 2026 Cupra Leon you see here.

Refreshed looks, more user-friendly tech, and elevated cabin ambience headline the updated

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