- -The engine's sound, performance and flexibility
- -Always feels exciting to drive...
- -...and on the right road it's amazing
- -Cramped back seat and small boot
- -The interior looks $20K hatchback not $60K hot hatch
- -Tyre noise is a constant, but you just have to live with it
- -Incredibly focused driving experience
- -Interior feels special
- -Useable every day
- -Lack of a real spare tyre
- -Aural character could be enhanced
- -Big price jump from predecessor
- -A reliably economical hybrid
- -Toyota's ownership costs are hard to beat
- -A sleek, enjoyable city driving experienceÂ
- -It has a properly tiny boot and back seat
- -Visibility is limited and isn't helped by a basic reverse camera
- -Less performance than the full-petrol variant
- -Powertrain has more zip than you expect
- -Cute little design details
- -Very energy efficientÂ
- -Hard plastics a letdown at this price point
- -Firm ride quality
- -Three-year warranty only
- -Sharp design, inside and out
- -Strong performance
- -All-wheel-drive grip
- -Muted engine and exhaust sounds
- -Infotainment system not intuitive, lacks illuminated controls
- -Question mark over resale value as not everyone knows what a Cupra is
- -Brisk performance from petrol and electric power
- -Stylish exterior design and classy interior
- -Fun to drive
- -$16,000 premium over petrol version is steep
- -Unconventional driving position, tight rear legroom
- -Four-star safety rating is below average for the class
- -Easy to hit the energy-efficiency claim
- -A natural commuter
- -e-Pedal mode maximises energy regen
- -Interior is starting to date, multimedia screen particularly
- -Driving position lacks flexibility
- -Back seat passengers don't get air vents, footroom or an armrest
- -Fantastic new-retro interior styling
- -Roomy passenger space in a compact footprint
- -Nicely set up driving dynamicsÂ
- -Glitchy electrical and infotainment systems
- -Interior finishes less plush in person
- -Boot space and practicality below class average
* ‘MRLP’ is the manufacturer’s recommended list price as provided by our data provider and is subject to change, so is provided to you for indicative purposes only. Please note that MRLP is inclusive of GST, but is exclusive of any options and does not include on-road costs such as registration, CTP, stamp duty and dealer delivery. Where an MRLP is stated as a price range, this reflects the lowest to highest MRLP provided for that model range across the available variants.