October 2020 Newsletter
The latest SEAT and CUPRA news roundup, community deals, competitions, and other highlights from the forums and social media.
The CUPRA Formentor enters production and will eventually have 7 engine options, including diesel
Seven engine combinations are planned including diesels and a potentially more powerful petrol version than the 310 launch engine.
Wayne Griffiths to become President of SEAT in addition to the CUPRA brand
The SEAT Board of Directors, chaired by Volkswagen Group Chief Executive Officer, Herbert Diess, has appointed Wayne Griffiths as the new President of the SEAT company, effective October 1st.
Exclusive: CUPRA Formentor UK pre-orders with the free upgrade now in single digits
Customers need to get their orders in quick if they want their free Brembo brake upgrade out of the 50 that were available.
CUPRA announces it is joining the Extreme E series with ABT
CUPRA becomes the first automotive brand to participate in Extreme E as the main partner of ABT Sportsline.
New CUPRA Leons destined for BTCC thanks to Team HARD
Two new CUPRA Leons aiming to win next season’s Independents’ Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship (BTCC).
New SEAT Ateca 2020 facelift pricing and specification including the new CUPRA Ateca from £39,050
Pricing starts at £23,670 with the CUPRA model starting at £39,050. SE Technology, Xperience and Xperience Lux cheaper than outgoing models.
The new SEAT Leon range introduces 4 new trims including FR Sport and XCELLENCE Lux
New SEAT Leon trim levels and engine options available to order for both the Leon 5dr and Leon Estate.
SEAT is launching a 1.5 TSI 7-speed DSG Ibiza
SEAT is introducing the 1.5 litre TSI engine to the Ibiza, linked to a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission. Not coming to the UK sadly.
SEAT Mii electric review (2020)
SEAT's first all-electric car, the Mii electric. How does it perform, what's it like to live with, is it the ideal city car for your needs? Find out in our detailed review.
Dr. Herbert Diess (CEO Volkswagen Group) tests the new CUPRA Leon
VW CEO recommends areas for improvement including that the steering needs tightening up and in CUPRA mode the car should downshift more often.
SEAT Leon Review (2020)
Detailed review of the new SEAT Leon FR 1.5 TSI EVO 150PS manual car. SEAT's 4th Generation Leon hatchback. How does the MK4 compare to the successful MK3?
