New Seat Leon Cupra R on Sale

Following the release in Frankfurt the new Seat Leon Cupra R is now in showrooms.

Packed with a massive 265 bhp generated from a 2.0 TSI engine the Seat Leon Cupra is more than just a sporty hatch.

The company have gone all guns blazing with this one fighting stiff competition from Volkswagen. The sharper engine is more economical, generating only 190 g/km of CO2 whilst being the manufacturers most powerful model to date.

The real attention has gone into the other features adding incredible value for money. The Leon CUPRA R features new interior and exterior styling mirrored on the passenger compartment’s with full-fledged sports-car style.

They have also packed this car full of everything you could want and more.the equipment list features the electronic self-blocking XDS system for excellent road handling, spectacular five double-spoke 19 inch wheels and a broad array of standard elements that provide both safety and on-board comfort.

Driver and passenger safety is one of the highlighted aspects, with the possibility of protection offered by up to eight airbags – two at the front, two front side airbags, and a head airbag at the front and rear. These six airbags come as standard, with the further optional possibility of rear side airbags. The rear window seats are also equipped with Isofix anchoring points for child seats.

Other notable feaures thrown into the standard equipment line-up include:

• ABS + TCS,
• ESP + EBA,
• Low tyre pressure warning,
• Cruise control,
• Coming Home function,
• Dark glass,
• Specific CUPRA R suspension ratings,
• 19” ‘Potenza’ silver alloy wheels with 235/35 tyres,
• Dual zone climate control,
• Sport seats with specific upholstery and CUPRA logo,
• CD radio + MP3 + 8 speakers + MDI, combined USB + Aux in docking port,
• Recommended gear indicator,
• Rear parking sensor,
• And literally much much more...

There is also a ridiculously long list of additional specifications but I'm tired of typing after that one.

E. Dooley

19/10/2009