MK3 Leon ST FR TDI on demo - questions / picture requests here

[Syphon]

Hi,

SeatCupra.net have been loaned a press car MK3 Leon ST for a couple of weeks so we can live with the car for a good amount of time and share our findings.

It's also an opportunity for you to ask any questions or request specific information or photos from the car.

If you are considering the estate or are simply curious let us know below and we'll try to help.

Better pictures to follow.

Car specification

Model: SEAT Leon ST FR 2.0 TDI 184 PS

Colour: Apollo Blue, metallic

Avg fuel economy: 65.7 mpg

CO2 emissions: 112 g/km

VED band: C

0-62 mph: 7.8 seconds

Top speed: 142 mph

Upholstery: Black, leather (Option)

Options:
- Technology Pack (Includes LED Headlights Pack, Navigation System and DAB digita radio)
- Leather Pack (Includes leather sports seats with perforated leather bolsters and Winter Pack)
- Titanium Pack (Includes 18-inch 'Performance' machined alloy wheels with 225/40 R1892Y tyres and titanium-coloured door mirrors)
- SEAT Sound System
- 135W/six-channel amplifier with ten speakers including boot mounted subwoofer
- Convenience Pack (Includes rain-sensing wipers, light sensor with automatic coming and leaving home function and auto-dimming rear view mirror)
- Safety Pack (Includes Tiredness Recognition System and seat belt reminder for rear seats)
- Driver Assist Pack (Includes High Beam Assist and Lane Assist)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Front Assist
- Boot divider net
- Space-saving spare wheel


Scott

 

[Syphon]

The car arrived last week and we have been using it as the family vehicle instead of the Altea to see how it copes with daily life. First impressions are great.

The car is so comfortable with lots of toys to play with too. Performance is very good and it just doesn't feel like a big car to drive.

I will keep a mini log here on the thread and answer any questions, and will do a bigger write up when the car goes back next week.

So any questions / comments please fire away.

Scott

 

[forge197]

Be interested in how effective the High Beam Assist is, often wondered if that is useful in anyway

Lovely colour.

 

[Syphon]

Be interested in how effective the High Beam Assist is, often wondered if that is useful in anyway

Lovely colour.

Thanks. I've not had a chance to try that out yet but must make sure I try to.

I have been able to have a good go with the Lane Assist and the Active Cruise control. Two very cool features (definitely nice to haves), but for people who spend a lot of time on the motorway they would be a godsend. In particular the Active Cruise.

Scott

 

[Rob66]

Hi Scott does the titanium pack not include silver mirror housings on the st? I saw an st at the dealer on Sat with the titanium alloys but no silver/ali mirrors,and they seem to be absent on "yours" too

Thanks Rob

 

[C_ED_99]

Hi Scott does the titanium pack not include silver mirror housings on the st? I saw an st at the dealer on Sat with the titanium alloys but no silver/ali mirrors,and they seem to be absent on "yours" too

Thanks Rob

The titanium mirror covers are present - just hard to see in the first photo.

 

[gamer555]

you did not specify DSG so I assume it's a manual. would be interested in how useful you find the ACC and brake assist with the manual gearbox, in all kind of traffic.

 

[gh2]

Nice colour

I think this shows why SEAT reintroduced the rear door handles. Have a look at a picture of the Honda Civic Tourer. It looks out of proportion as the boot and rear seats all flow into one.

 

[Syphon]

The titanium mirror covers are present - just hard to see in the first photo.

Yes here's another picture:

Scott

 

[Syphon]

you did not specify DSG so I assume it's a manual. would be interested in how useful you find the ACC and brake assist with the manual gearbox, in all kind of traffic.

Hi, yes manual.

Really only seeing the brake assist when in cruise on the motorway. Due to the gear ratios it's been fine and I've not really needed to change gear. I did let it slow the car right down at one point and needed to change down.

It is clever that when you hit the indicator to pull out it automatically starts to speed up even before you have turned the wheel.

Also you can change gears without the cruise switching off. Something my previous car's cruise would immediately cut out for.

Scott

 

[scrich7]

The high beam assist is brilliant, I was sceptical but it works very very well and is another one of those things where you end up wondering how you lived without it, particularly in dark country lane driving

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[forge197]

The high beam assist is brilliant, I was sceptical but it works very very well and is another one of those things where you end up wondering how you lived without it, particularly in dark country lane driving

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Good feedback, thanks. Sceptical myself, I've ended up with an ex-demo so not a choice I get make this time, but might be a boxed ticked on the options list next time

 

[Syphon]

Some phone pics of the interior.

Scott

 

[dieselface]

Have Seat removed the cubby hole cover from the centre console or is that an ST only thing?

I know a lot of people said it broke easily...

 

[Syphon]

It wasn't on the Cupra's either so it looks like it.

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[DeanC]

Good spot. Looks crap without it - but then at least it can't break I guess.

 

[gamer555]

when I ordered my Leon FR 4 weeks ago that glidind door in the centre console was not included anymore, I had to add 'storage package' for it and and also some storage under the passenger seat (~80 euro).

 

[DeanC]

I have compartments under both seats as standard. It's a trade off - order early and you get more stuff, order later and it seems you avoid a lot of the build quality issues ;-)

 

[sixysix]

I think the car looks ok overall, but I am not a big fan of estate cars really.
Up to the back doors it looks great though

As for the cubby hole flap, I guess it's a case of if it is broke, don't fit it.
My flaps are working fine so far

 

[tony323ci]

I think it looks cool saw one in the dealers yesterday just a bit big for my driveway so I ordered a MK3 FR instead
not strictly related to the ST but what is the sound system like the FR i have ordered comes with the 6 channel amp, 10 speakers and sub woofer