ROAD TESTS Cupra

1 5 TSI gets the job done adequately With 250Nm of peak torque available from 1,500rpm, the Leon rarely feels caught out when you demand a little shove, and a 0-62mph time of 8 7 seconds is similar to its rivals here It’s smooth even when being worked hard, and settles down nicely at a cruise

The fuel-saving cylinder deactivation is almost imperceptible in its operation, too Only a small logo on the dash, and the subtlest of jolts when the two sleeping cylinders wake up again, let you know it’s happening at all The automatic gearbox is fine for the most part, but it can be a little jerky when manoeuvring at low speeds