Too timid updates for the CUPRA Formentor and Leon
This page is translated from the original post "Des mises à jour trop timides pour les CUPRA Formentor et Leon" in French.
- 19/07/2025 12:14
CUPRA continues to refine its Formentor and Leon models with a series of technological and aesthetic upgrades.
On the agenda: the new Ultra Matrix LED headlights, an additional driving aid called Front Cross Traffic Assist, and a new color named Interstellar Violet. These careful additions are indeed noteworthy, but they are not enough to fundamentally change the rather discreet commercial trajectory of these models.
The Ultra Matrix LED lighting system represents the most significant advancement. Composed of 25,000 pixels, it greatly improves nighttime visibility and automatically adjusts the light beam without dazzling other road users. The triangular light signature that is characteristic of CUPRA gains precision, as does the illumination of road markings. Additionally, there is a “welcome ceremony” projected onto the ground, enhancing the brand’s visual identity.
A pinch of light and a few aids
Another new feature, the Front Cross Traffic Assist detects vehicles approaching from the side at low speeds. Active up to 30 km/h, it alerts the driver and can automatically brake up to 10 km/h in case of imminent danger. Finally, CUPRA enriches its aesthetic offering with the Interstellar Violet, an exclusive shade available on all versions, which further asserts the personality of these models.
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However, despite these developments, the overall impression is one of minimal restyling. This is even more questionable given that the entry-level prices are far from accessible: €39,760 for a Leon 1.5 eTSI 150 DSG7 and €42,675 for a Formentor equipped with the same engine. At this price point, one would expect more than just a few technological refinements and a new color. A redesigned exterior, a modernized onboard interface, or a more advanced hybrid solution would likely have been more convincing.
In summary, these updates keep the flame alive but do not reignite it. Too subtle to generate real enthusiasm, they risk keeping the Formentor and Leon in a marginal position. Unless there is a true product turnaround or a more aggressive strategy, the career of these models will remain as discreet as their current distribution.
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