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When we drove the Volkswagen Golf GTE earlier in 2021, it didn’t quite offer the agility or performance needed to declare it a proper 'hot hatch'. So is its Spanish sister model, the Cupra Leon e-Hybrid, any different? In this video, we sent Grace Webb to find out if Cupra’s latest plug-in hybrid has what it takes to earn the title of hot hatch…

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:49 - Engine and drivetrain
01:38 - Styling
02:30 - Interior and infotainment
03:09 - Trim levels and equipment
03:49 - Practicality and boot space
04:14 - Handling and performance
05:56 - Conclusion

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