RE: 310hp wagon heads new Cupra Leon range

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Here's hoping for a good lease deal and another wheel option.

Would happily replace my current one with the new one but not sure I could live with those wheels!

[rougerogue]

Had two Leon’s in this lively hue, love them. Stands out in the sea of grey. I’m not sure the copper coloured bits cut it for me.
Like the main dealers less so, it’s a testament to how much I like the cars that I’ve been back!

[Olivera]

I'm liking this new Mk4 Cupra. To my eyes it's better than the ordinary looking Mk3 Cupra.

Might be useful if it also ditched the 'cheap monthlies lease car' image too.

[Kolbenkopp]

rougerogue said:

Had two Leon’s in this lively hue, love them. Stands out in the sea of grey. I’m not sure the copper coloured bits cut it for me.
Like the main dealers less so, it’s a testament to how much I like the cars that I’ve been back!

Nice colour! And good to see those new Michelins working really well .

[rougerogue]

Kolbenkopp said:

Nice colour! And good to see those new Michelins working really well .

God I know, the embarrassment of an upside down photo. I’ve always laughed at those and can’t work out why it’s happened here!

[Kolbenkopp]

rougerogue said:

God I know, the embarrassment of an upside down photo. I’ve always laughed at those and can’t work out why it’s happened here!

Doesn't matter. The frankly lame joke is more embarrassing (but still -- SCNR ). Lovely colour!

[tubs]

I've got a current Leon an love it ...but this just looks like a KIA to me...I think they have lost there identity with the new version as it just looks like a generic design.

[Helicopter123]

Looks good, but why would you choose this over a Golf R or S3?

Is it just down to price?

[Kolbenkopp]

Well for the previous model, I could think of a couple of good reasons. Price (especially with a few options), looks, availability of a FWD estate, and ergonomics (main screen in the outgoing Leon much better placed).

For the next gens we'll have to see once all details on the Golfs are out.

[Helicopter123]

Kolbenkopp said:

Well for the previous model, I could think of a couple of good reasons. Price (especially with a few options), looks, availability of a FWD estate, and ergonomics (main screen in the outgoing Leon much better placed).

For the next gens we'll have to see once all details on the Golfs are out.

Why would a FWD version be considered an advantage over AWD?

[Brainpox]

Helicopter123 said:

Why would a FWD version be considered an advantage over AWD?

It weighs over 100kg less, and you got the VAQ diff from the Golf GTI PP for better handling.

[Shifter1]

So people are actually buying this badge engineering trick? It's a Seat which is a VW in a frock. At least Lexus and even DS have distinct cars. This is a Leon with a new plastic badge stuck on it.