New seat leon Cupra

[Poverty]

Seat is testing these days in northern Scandinavia the sportiest version of the Leon model range – launched about three months ago - the upcoming new Leon Cupra.

The new Cupra is scheduled for release in August this year. These photos are showing for the first time a prototype in full showroom trim, revealing a quite aggressive styling package.

The car has very large air intakes in the front skirt and a big exhaust pipe placed in the middle of the rear skirt. Inside the new Cupra is offering very sporty design like the Golf GTI, from which – according to rumours- the Cupra might also borrow its engine. It is a 2.0 litre FSI Turbo four cylinder motor and said to deliver 220 HP in the Cupra.

The prototype’s license plate – whether on purpose or not – gives a clue of the newcomers future: DTM means Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft - and perhaps an additional racing version of the Cupra.

 

[BMW POWER]

Dont look bad, much improved over the old model and just look at them fierce brakes!

 

[Vonie]

Nice, I like it.
If only we got it over here.

 

[JCE]

Nice, I like it.
If only we got it over here.

Dude seriously. That car rocks, I'd say it looks as good as a Focus even.



Offtopic:I noticed you have "funkytown" as your location--you from Ft. Worth?

 

[Vonie]

Haha, no.

It looks much better than the Focus. Especially the back.
The front overhang is a bit long, but that's probably for safety regulations.

 

[Vonie]

Stupid double post.

 

[JCE]

It looks much better than the Focus. Especially the back.

Compaired to the US spec Focus (which I own 2) yes it is much better looking--but the new ST model in the UK is incredibly sexy...the Cupra's rear however is better looking.

Now that's a nice ass.

 

[240Z]

Not bad, not bad. I still like the older version better. If only we got it in the U.S.!

 

[Omnis]

I saw a seat over here once. This thing would sell if it came here.

 

[Carl.]

The León is marketed as a lighter, sportier and cheaper variant of the VW Golf. This is in keeping with SEAT's current brand image. To reinforce the sporty image, the vehicle has aggressive looks and is equipped with firm suspension to improve handling.

...I hate you Europeans.

 

[YSSMAN]

...So are the rear doors of the suicide style? I noticed the lack of rear handles...

 

[High-Test]

Looks great from the back and the sides, but the front isn't working for me. I really like what they did with the back doors. 👍

 

[amp88]

I really like it. Looks fresh.

 

[a6m5]

I like it better than the European spec Focus, I think. I don't care for the grille and the front bumper, but looks very nice everywhere else. 👍

...I hate you Europeans.

I think I agree with you.

 

[CDailey]

What an awesome looking car!

 

[SlipZtrEm]

The only thing I don't like about it is the uncomfortable angle of the corner air intakes on the front bumper. They're a strange angle and come up too close to the lights. But other than that... I really wish we got Seats here.

 

[kikie]

I really, really like this one!!!! Is it 4WD (VW 4motion system)????

...I hate you Europeans.

Really, do you mean that??

...So are the rear doors of the suicide style? I noticed the lack of rear handles...

Door handles...

 

[Carl.]

I really, really like this one!!!! Is it 4WD (VW 4motion system)????
Really, do you mean that??

If only you greedy folks would stop keeping all the decent Fords, VAG/Skoda/Seat/Renault/Alfas/etc for yourselves...

 

[Danny]

Nice, but I'll save my awe for the Cupra R that is 90% likely to be along shortly.
I like the looks, but my Megane resolve cannot be swayed. Ever.

 

[Blackbird.]

Wee! Red Xs.

 

[under18carbon]

Mmmm, looks great! 👍

 

[kikie]

If only you greedy folks would stop keeping all the decent Fords, VAG/Skoda/Seat/Renault/Alfas/etc for yourselves...

Hehe, you can have mine (for a good price) if you want. You'll have to come and get it yourself.

 

[JohnBM01]

Before I get into the Seat (remember it's pronounced like "say-aht") deal, someone mentioned the US-spec Focus. The reason why we can't get the Euro-spec Focus to be mated to US standards is dumb. The Focus is basically an import to America, but the RS would be ultimate. We talk about how we'd like to have hot Japanese-only cars in the States, but no RS in the States is kind of dull. No wonder Ford's in such hot water.

Seat Leon Cupra, eh? Dare I say it, but the front bumper kind of reminds me of a Porsche. Maybe like the 996 or something's front ducts. At the rear, it looks pretty aggressive with those rear ducts and that big muffler. I'm sure it's functional, but this is pretty bold for a compact like this thing. The side details are clean with nice lines and the overfender arches. Overall, it is a meanly-designed car that still remains pretty clean. Nice job by this Spanish make.

 

[Blackbird.]

YSS look hard for the door handles. They are up on window level.

Wow this car looks ugodly! Now I would buy that if it were here in the 'states!

 

[ND4SPD]

Bah, these things really need to come to NA.

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

not a LCR http://www.seat.com/com/generator/su/com/newLeon/site/accessories/sport/Aerodynamic-kit/main.html

 

[Danny]

Why SEAT isn't getting the reputation it deserves, I'll never know.

 

[Blackbird.]

Respect from whom?

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

Respect from whom?

well for starters name a car that was better than the mk1 lcr for looks,price and performance

 

[Blackbird.]

Well if it's respect from U.S. I respect them but the majority of people don't even know that Seat exists. Hell I'm sure some people are so stuck under a rock that they don't even know what Ferrari or Lamborghini is.