RE: Cupra
I think the new
Cupra front is a big improvement over the old model. I think the front end of the whole MK5 range was a weak point, this facelift puts that right in my eyes.
If only they would put a manual gearbox in the
Cupra I could be tempted! Oh...... and five doors to
I have to agree with Biker, the only thing that has ever put me off of the
MK5 Ibiza CUPRA is the fact that you can only get a DSG version. I am not slandering the DSG system itself, I think it's a great bit of kit and when I drove a Nissan GTR it was stunning.
Maybe I don't speak for most petrol (and diesel!) heads out there but there's something satisfying about shifting correctly, especially on private roads or events. Waiting until you hear that rev band.... Blip the throttle in a down shift when Heel-toe shifting... So satisfying! Getting a great start because you have a feel for a clutch and used the pedals correctly!
The DSG does the hard work allowing you to enjoy the drive more I suppose but to me..... As I love to feel engaged with good feedback from all aspects such as the steering I really feel the only thing missing is a manual option. There are so many people that would buy the
Cupra if they provided manual as an option!
Most of the
reviews on-line for it mention that as one if not the only fault. For example parker's facts and figures:
http://http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/seat/ibiza/cupra-2009/
So I think that they must be trying to hide a flaw in the 1.4 twin charger setup perhaps? I know of people complaining that have a Polo GTI, Fabia VRS and
Seat Ibiza Cupra (Same engine...) with DSG problems. So was it not possible to place a manual box because of the strain on components such as the clutch.... Or maybe because you would have to shift too frequently which would tire drivers out and annoy them?
I just wish Seat (Or VW as they produce the engine / entire setup I believe haha) would tell people why they don't provide it. Be honest with us all!
However I think the current
Ibiza cupra was stunning with looks!
Mardon if you are referring to the day light running LEDs I believe they have / are going to become a legal requirement for cars manufactured after 2012 which means they should be included in the price.
If they don't I may have to look elsewhere for my next upgrade
I don't want to, I love my current
Ibiza!!!
What do people think?
~Nabster323