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CUPRA León VZ 

CUPRA León VZ 

Autos Y Más Mar 03, 2026 45 min
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About this episode

The show covers a lively mix of automotive news and culture, including the recent wedding of F1 driver Charles Leclerc and his Mexican-descended wife Alexandra, with insights into their relationship and public appearances. There’s a detailed explanation of different types of hybrid and electric vehicles by Ivan Ariaga, clarifying their distinctions and practical considerations. The hosts also share an enthusiastic review of the Cupra León VZ, highlighting its powerful 2.0L turbo engine, sharp handling, and daily usability despite a firm suspension. The episode blends car reviews, industry updates, and personal stories with humor and engaging banter.

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Concept

Fórmula 1

"...Chacho López que nos tiene información relevante sobre la Fórmula 1, como ya lo dijiste..."

Fórmula 1 is a type of car racing where very fast cars race on tracks all over the world. It's the top level of car racing and very popular.

Car

Buick Verano

"...l la van a dejar seguramente para el descanso de verano de la Fórmula 1. Es correcto. Muy bien. Oye, pues..."

The Buick Verano is a small fancy car that feels nice inside and is good for people who want a smooth and comfortable ride.

Concept

autos híbridos

"Cada vez escuchamos más sobre autos híbridos,"

Hybrid cars use both gas and electric power to help save fuel and pollute less. They can switch between the two to drive more efficiently.

Term

hybrid

"Existen dos grandes grupos, los híbridos que combinan un motor de combustión con un no eléctrico y los eléctricos puros, que funcionan únicamente con baterías. Dentro de los híbridos encontramos varias categorías."

A hybrid car uses both gas and electricity to help it run better and save fuel. It has two engines working together.

Term

battery electric vehicle

"Existen dos grandes grupos, los híbridos que combinan un motor de combustión con un no eléctrico y los eléctricos puros, que funcionan únicamente con baterías."

An electric car runs only on electricity from a big battery and doesn't use gas. You have to plug it in to charge it.

Term

regenerative braking

"No se enchufa, ya que la batería se recarga automáticamente mediante el frenado regenerativo y el propio motor de gasolina."

Regenerative braking helps save energy when you slow down by turning that energy into electricity to charge the battery.

Term

BEV

"Y finalmente están los eléctricos puros, conocidos como BEV. Estos no utilizan gasolina en lo absoluto. No tienen motor de combustión y funcionan únicamente con energía almacenada en baterías."

A BEV is a car that only uses electricity from batteries to move, so it doesn't use gas and doesn't pollute the air when you drive it.

Concept

electric vehicle with extended range

"Existe también una variante interesante llamada eléctrico de autonomía extendida, que se mueve siempre con motor eléctrico pero incorpora un pequeño motor de gasolina que funciona únicamente como generador para recargar la batería cuando se agota."

This kind of electric car has a small gas engine that helps make more electricity when the battery is empty, so you can drive farther without stopping to charge.

Term

0 to 100 km/h acceleration

"el 0 a 100 no hace 5.7 segundos y una velocidad máxima limitada de 250 kilómetros por hora."

This is how fast the car can go from stopped to about 62 miles per hour. It shows how quick the car is when you press the gas.

Term

top speed limiter

"una velocidad máxima limitada de 250 kilómetros por hora. Se acelera super padre, el motor empuja fuerte, desde las bajas revoluciones empiezas a sentir el punch y mantiene una entrega lineal."

This is a feature that stops the car from going faster than a certain speed, to keep it safe and legal.

Car

Nissan Maxima

"Nm de torque. La transmisión es DSG de 7 velocidades, el 0 a 100 no hace 5.7 segundos y una velocidad máxima limitada de 250 kilómetros por hora. Se acelera super padre, el motor empuja fuerte, desde las bajas revoluciones empiezas a sentir el punch y mantiene una entrega lineal."

The Nissan Maxima is a bigger car that is fast and feels nice inside, making it good for people who want a smooth and quick ride.

Term

adaptive steering

"La dirección es bastante precisa, comunicativa, tiene su función adaptativa que cambia de personalidad. Segundo, el modo de manejo que le pongas, el chasis está muy equilibrado, tiene un diferencial"

This is a feature that changes how the steering wheel feels when you turn it, so the car is easier to control in different situations.

Part

limited-slip differential

"el chasis está muy equilibrado, tiene un diferencial"

This part helps the car's wheels get power better so it can turn corners well and not slip on the road.

Part

rear diffuser

"...tres grines de 19 pulgadas, un difusor trasero con cuatro salidas del escape..."

A rear diffuser is a part under the back of a car that helps the air flow smoothly, so the car can go faster and stay steady.

Term

connectivity screen

"...pantalla central con conectividad, materiales reciclados en algunas zonas..."

This is a screen in the middle of the car that lets you connect your phone to play music, get directions, or make calls.

Term

digital configurable instrument cluster

"...cuadro digital configurable, pantalla central con conectividad..."

This is a screen in front of the driver that shows important information about the car. You can change what it shows to see things you want, like speed or maps.

Term

recycled materials

"...materiales reciclados en algunas zonas y te digo pues para el uso diario está bien..."

Some parts inside the car are made from materials that were used before and then recycled to help protect the environment.

Car

Volkswagen Golf

"...pleto y además aquí con la competencia que es el golf GTI, pues tiene más potencia por un precio hasta ..."

The Volkswagen Golf is a small car that is easy to drive and good for everyday use. The GTI version is a sportier model that goes faster and is more fun to drive.

Car

Toyota Corolla

"...omparativa, no solo con GTI, sino también con el Corolla Kia, que tiene poco que llegó, que es un poquito ..."

The Toyota Corolla is a small, reliable car that many people buy because it doesn’t break down often and is easy to drive every day.

Car

Toyota Supra

"sobre todo después de que ya teníamos un Yaris y que ya teníamos un Supra con ediciones superlimitadas"

The Toyota Supra is a fast and sporty car that many people like for racing and fun driving. It is famous for being powerful and cool.

Car

Toyota Yaris

"sobre todo después de que ya teníamos un Yaris y que ya teníamos un Supra con ediciones superlimitadas"

The Toyota Yaris is a small and reliable car that is easy to drive and good on gas. It is popular for everyday use.

Car

Toyota Corolla Gr

"...uál se comparían, un Golf GTI, un Leon Cupra o un Corolla GR. Está difícil, pero yo creo que hay que manejar ..."

The Toyota GR Corolla is a faster and sportier version of the regular Corolla, made for people who want a small car that’s exciting to drive.

Brand

Mazda

"pues ahí está este coche. Oye, el sábado fui al abierto mexicano de Tenis con mis amigos de Mazda. Qué buen evento, eh. ¿Qué te parece? ... Pues Mazda es una presencia importante dentro de este abierto mexicano de Tenis."

Mazda is a car company from Japan that makes cars which are fun to drive and usually reliable. They try to make cars that are both good on gas and enjoyable to drive.

Concept

Formula 1

"se acercan también, bueno, pues las fechas de fórmula 1 esta misma semana, el fin de semana ya comenzará la temporada, la temporada que es muy prometedora para unos, pero terrible para otros,"

Formula 1 is a type of car racing where the fastest and most advanced cars race on special tracks all over the world.

Brand

Aston Martin

"Bueno, resulta que de acuerdo a un plan que tiene la escudería Aston Martin, que como sabemos José Razopita tuvo problemas en los ensayos de Varain con la unidad de potencia,"

Aston Martin is a company that makes fancy and fast cars, and they also have a team that races in Formula 1.

Term

unidad de potencia

"José Razopita tuvo problemas en los ensayos de Varain con la unidad de potencia, pues parece ser que su plan es no forzar la máquina literalmente,"

The 'power unit' is the engine and all the parts that make the car go fast in Formula 1 racing.

Term

107 percent rule

"hacerla 1, 2 y 3, con eso cubrir vueltas que sean lo suficientemente rápidas del 107 por ciento, que es la regla para que los permitan calificar..."

In Formula 1, drivers have to be fast enough in qualifying, within a certain time limit called the 107 percent rule, to be allowed to race.

Brand

Honda

"mundo y bueno pues la realidad es que se toparon con una situación muy complicada, porque Honda pues no es un motorista que no sepa hacer las cosas, obviamente lo saben y tienen un equipo súper profesional"

Honda is a big company from Japan that makes cars and motorcycles. They also build engines for racing cars in Formula 1.

Concept

World Endurance Championship (WEC)

"donde está el riesgo es en el Campeonato Mundial de Resistencia, el WEC, porque el WEC dentro de un mes tendría que abrir su Campeonato en Qatar"

The WEC is a type of car race where cars race for a long time, sometimes a whole day, to see which team can last the longest and be the fastest.

Car

Hudson Hornet

"...Dodge Attitude GT verde, Dodge Attitude GT verde hornet, si es este como verde abispón ¿no? Que en esta ..."

The Hudson Hornet is an old car from the 1950s that was very fast and popular for racing back then.

Concept

limited edition

"Que en esta última ola pues llegó limitado solo a ciento cincuenta unidades en un color verde olivo con acabado mate,"

Limited edition means only a small number of these cars were made, so they are special and not many people have them.

Part

volante deportivo con paletas de cambio

"tiene una caja de doble embrague en siete velocidades, un volante deportivo forrado en piel con paletas de cambio,"

This is a special steering wheel that lets you change gears by pressing small levers behind it, so you can drive more like a race car driver.

Part

suspensión independiente en las cuatro ruedas

"un sistema de escape activo con cuatro salidas, suspensión independiente en las cuatro ruedas,"

Each wheel can move on its own, so the car rides smoother and handles better when you drive.

Part

rines de aluminio de dieciocho pulgadas

"un sistema de conducción autónoma nivel dos, rines de aluminio de dieciocho pulgadas, llantas del señor Vivendum,"

These are wheels made of light metal that are 18 inches wide, helping the car drive better and use less fuel.

Term

iluminación en LED

"cuadro de instrumentos digital de diez punto veinticinco, iluminación en LED, pantalla HD, este cámara"

LED lights are bright and use less energy, so they last longer and help you see better when driving.

Part

cuadro de instrumentos digital de diez punto veinticinco

"cuadro de instrumentos digital de diez punto veinticinco, iluminación en LED, pantalla HD, este cámara"

This is a screen in front of the driver that shows important information like speed and fuel using digital images instead of old-fashioned dials.

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