Jorge Díez is SEAT and CUPRA’s new Design Director
From 2011 to 2014 he was SEAT’s Head of Exterior Design and designed the MK3 Leon, the second-generation Audi TT and the first-generation Audi A7.
CUPRA Formentor spotted testing with the RS3 engine – 400HP anyone?
Audi wouldn't let VW have it for the Golf R, but they may be letting CUPRA implant the 2.5 TFSI five-cylinder engine into the Formentor.
The new SEAT Leon plugin-hybrid starts at £30,970
The e-HYBRID drivetrain combines a 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine with an electric motor and six-speed DSG transmission, resulting in a total power output of 204PS and a 0-62mph time of 7.5 seconds.
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.