Syphon's 2024/25 CUPRA Leon 2.0 TSI 300PS VZ3 Taiga Grey

[Tell]

Nobody is going to deviate from electric in the longer term the rest is Musky twaddle but given he's Mr Electric the ICE lot don't have a big champion apart old boys moaning... personal view.

On this

"Arriving at the start of the next decade, the new Leon will be the fourth EV from the Volkswagen Group brand. It will join the forthcoming sub-€25,000 (sub-£20,800) Raval, the VW ID 5-twinned Tavascan and the Born, which is likely to enter a new generation just before the electric Leon arrives."

That's my thinking 2029 is the next major revision date, fits into the MIB cycles... why I say I'm waiting for MIB5 ?. Probably be a Tavascan 2. I see it seems to have some sort of a radiator.

 

[Syphon]

To get the thread back on track

Some pictures Matt at SystemClenz took of the car during the prep process.

 

[Syphon]

Is the engine and tune on the new Leon 300 identical to the new golf 8.5 gti clubsport? Some positive reviews coming in for that car.
Auto express mentions a new turbo with pre-load which makes it more responsive:

"With torque rated at 400Nm available between 2,000 and 5,200rpm and a new turbo with a ‘preload’ function to keep it spinning for improved response"

We've finally had a response from the factory.

"This is correct, and the CUPRA Leon Hatch 2.0 TSI 300PS does share the same engine as the Golf Clubsport"

 

[Lucas90]

We've finally had a response from the factory.

Nice, I thought it would be the case. Looking forward to hearing how you're enjoying the drive of it!

 

[Syphon]

Nice, I thought it would be the case. Looking forward to hearing how you're enjoying the drive of it!

Will update shortly and plan to do a full review for the site. In short, it's ace! Still taking it steady for the first 500 miles but feels like better gearing and pickup over the pre-facelift. Had compliments on the colour from strangers too.

 

[Tell]

I'm not saying anything about the colour . The Carwow site and suspect the Cupra site allows you to test the colours. The Carwow one tallied very well with the workshop image above so they must have good daylight leds in the workshop for their work. That slight hint of green.

I'm sure it will go like a rocket.

 

[Seastormer]

To get the thread back on track

Some pictures Matt at SystemClenz took of the car during the prep process.

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The black lettering is much better than the old fashioned chrome, why on earth did they go back to that?

 

[Tell]

The black lettering is much better than the old fashioned chrome, why on earth did they go back to that?

Black lettering I've always though the idea is to paint out the letters to be secretive why you pay extra to VW, least you did to buy the car without badges. Tavascan is like that, only the Tavascan is written on the lights in small lettering, nowhere else.

Syphon would have to have the badges in Taigra Grey to get the invisible result ?. Reckon that's where the dark painting originated from to make the car special in so far as youndont know what this car is. This one's been made more special since it's more identifiable in black lettering on light paint. The Tavascan gets the lighted Cupra ID at the front. Probably it's the model that some people like to hide.

 

[Syphon]

First mod applied! get yours here (SEAT ones available too)

 

[Seastormer]

First mod applied! get yours here (SEAT ones available too)

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Very nice, but watch where you leave the car parked or you will lose them.

 

[Syphon]

A couple of pics of the rear lights at night, I love how it casts light downwards across the car and ground

Scott

 

[Rob66]

Looks great how are you getting on with it? Had my lovely mk2 16 years now and about time for a change. Considering Clubsport or VZ2 or possibly 3.

Popped to one Cupra dealer yesterday and they were terrible, they did have a black V1 but knew very little about the car, and I found the seat base on that model very narrow, right leg felt like it was on the bolster which was odd as I am on the slim side Went to a new local dealer today and they had a Magnetic Grey V2 which was better. That's the colour I'll go for, had a good carwow quote for the Golf, be interesting to see what they quote for the Cupra

 

[Syphon]

Loving it. Still taking it steady but it's a stunning car in my opinion (yes I'm biased ?). Worth a test drive for sure but once you have you'll want one for sure!

Shame there is an inconsistency with dealers still.

Keep us posted if you get one.

 

[Rob66]

Great stuff thanks for update, I'll let you know how I get on

 

[Tell]

I like the light bar.

 

[Seastormer]

A couple of pics of the rear lights at night, I love how it casts light downwards across the car and ground

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Scott

Yep must be like a space craft on an unlit B road, and any one following at night will be in no doubt to its maker.

 

[Syphon]

Obligatory car park shot. Fitted a dashcam the other week. I had a trip to London at the weekend, so I'm about to hit 800 miles on the clock.

Remote key fob distance is pants; you have to be right next to the car and sometimes press the button a few times.

 

[Tell]

I'm all touch on the Kessy here. Only time I get the keys out is the service or changing the battery.

 

[Syphon]

I'm all touch on the Kessy here. Only time I get the keys out is the service or changing the battery.

Still need to lock it though or does yours auto lock? The press cars do but I'm sure they've got extra security tech. Mine doesn't.

 

[seatgraham]

Obligatory car park shot. Fitted a dashcam the other week. I had a trip to London at the weekend, so I'm about to hit 800 miles on the clock.

Remote key fob distance is pants; you have to be right next to the car and sometimes press the button a few times.

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I seem to recall some owners had issues with unlocking cars in some car parks - possibly signal issues. But generally only affected specific spots?
Or maybe just needs a new keyfob battery?!