I suppose we need to look at it in comparison to its competition, in the marketplace, rather than the model its replacing.
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Doesn't sound cheap but then I've not looked around to see what to compare it to. Hopefully there won't be many options.
What's the URL for the Configurator?
What's the URL for the Configurator?
Just been surfing and looking at the Focus, Civic and Astra.
As an example ('cos it's still on my other monitor), the Astra SRi XP with a 1.9CDTI and 6 speed box lists at £18,625.
As an example ('cos it's still on my other monitor), the Astra SRi XP with a 1.9CDTI and 6 speed box lists at £18,625.
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Really not impressed by the new FR, think i'll be leaving the Seat brand next time i change, it's not bad but it really doesn't stir the soul like the old one did. It still looks great to this day but this one just doesn't impress...
Shame really as the hot versions made up 50% of sales of the old one, i think they've made a mistake..
Shame really as the hot versions made up 50% of sales of the old one, i think they've made a mistake..
andih98uk said:
Look at the first attempt at the cupra last time (pre-face lift) that was horrid too (no offence to any owners here!) - then after the face lift it took off...
This meant 1 car design, 6 years of sales, witha face lift half way through.
IMHO - Expect exactly the same this time round!
andih98uk said:
I agree (somewhat biased I know!), although I wouldn't say I'd leave the brand. Just seems like something's missing on the new one, can't quite put my finger on it
The doubters, need to go and drive these new cars, don't base your opinions just on looks alone, which in my opinon i dont see a problem with, i think its a good looking car, the engineering under the skin of these new cars, makes the old car like a dinosaur.
Its is a cut price Mk5 Golf GTi, and just look at the favourable reviews that car gets.
I am being tempted terribly at the moment, but I know I'll only be annoyed if i dont wait for the Cupra version.
But those in the market for a new modern hot hatch with lots of equipment, i dont think you can go wrong.
Its is a cut price Mk5 Golf GTi, and just look at the favourable reviews that car gets.
I am being tempted terribly at the moment, but I know I'll only be annoyed if i dont wait for the Cupra version.
But those in the market for a new modern hot hatch with lots of equipment, i dont think you can go wrong.
ZBOYD said:
i have to agree, i have driven a tdi sport and it makes the old leon feel old , it is better equiped more comfortable more space , you actually have a back seat now.
a few months down the line when you will be able to order one with 2k off list
from DTD etc for 15k it wont look so bad when the gti is still demanding 20k +
I am falling in love with it the more and more I look at it.
I want to change now but can quite comfortably wait to see what the Cupra finally looks like so that I can choose between them.
http://media.seat.com/en/images/calidadbaja.gif
I want to change now but can quite comfortably wait to see what the Cupra finally looks like so that I can choose between them.
http://media.seat.com/en/images/calidadbaja.gif
Ooops sorry about the previous link.
These are what I am drooling over.
http://media.seat.com/en/view_manager.html?root=1236,1270,1285
These are what I am drooling over.
http://media.seat.com/en/view_manager.html?root=1236,1270,1285
CUPRAGREY said:
All the pics are on our Gallery too, we have a very popular website you know, give it a look every once in a while
The pics load quicker on SCN too
http://www.seatcupra.net/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=5290
Ol' Timer said:Looking at the photo in Leonlad's post no. 86, unless those guys are 8 feet tall there is no way the Leon FR looks like an MPV.
Exactly, its actually got a low roofline, lower at the front than the old car, i have to stoop more to get in it, but once in there is plenty of headroom.
Overall it is just under an inch taller than the car it replaces.
An inch in metric, is 25.4mm, look it up on a ruler, its sweet f.a.
Most aftermarket lowering springs, and suspension kits, will give you at least a 25mm drop, and you know you can probably squeeze bigger than 18" wheels under those arches if you really wanted to.
I test drove a sport PD1140 back to back with an FR150
they are chalk and cheese behind the wheel. As Tam says - 6yr old design vs cutting edge
Feels like a coupe inside, and much higher quality.
they are chalk and cheese behind the wheel. As Tam says - 6yr old design vs cutting edge
Feels like a coupe inside, and much higher quality.
ZBOYD said:All the pics are on our Gallery too, we have a very popular website you know, give it a look every once in a while
The pics load quicker on SCN too
http://www.seatcupra.net/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=5290
Cheers ZBOYD. I had seen these and do browse the site all the time. Honest.
I had the Media site open looking at something else and posted that link.
Cheers
m0rk said:
/pedantic mode on
I dont think i said that at all ... i said 6 years of sales,
the design of the old Leon is at least 10 years old !
/pedantic mode off
People are directly comparing the two models. The new one is 7+ years newer! alot has changed in terms of design and technology in that time. I love the new Leon, thats why i bought the TFSI, but im not biased as ive never had a older leon before!
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