CUPRA introduces Tribe Edition Formentor, Leon, Leon Sportstourer, and Terramar

[Syphon]

CUPRA introduces “Tribe Editions” of the Formentor, Leon, Leon Sportstourer and Terramar, blending rebellious character with sustainable innovation. The exclusive editions feature a new individualisation concept for customers with a bold outlook, who value striking design and demand contemporary sustainability with a twist.







The Tribe Editions introduce a new exterior colour – Manganese Matt – as well as unique interior design concepts such as 3D knitting technology for the bucket seats, bio-based paint for certain elements such as air vents and dashboard, and new alloy wheels incorporating 20% recycled material.




“CUPRA constantly strives to deliver vehicles that touch the soul of its...

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[Syphon]

Eco and sporty, what do we think? I think the matte paint looks cool.

 

[East Yorkshire Retrofits]

I feel like they’re “devaluing” the fancy colours/materials by offering them on the lower power variants

To be honest they’ve softened the brand by releasing all the Cupra specific models with lower power options but ?‍. Cupra was about power & driving experience, now they seem to be more bothered about fancy colours and sustainability

 

[Bahnstormer_vRS]

^^^^ I'm with you on that East Yorkshire.

It's almost like there's a long term plan to drop SEAT as a brand and just have CUPRA. :-k. :-k

As for the Tribe editions? Not my cup of tea although a choice beyond Black, White and Grey would be nice.

Guy

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[SRGTD]

Eco and sporty, what do we think? I think the matte paint looks cool.

I like the Manganese matte colour, but I wouldn’t ever have matte paint; too much hassle and a chore to keep it looking good. Anyone with matte paint who’s a bit too enthusiastic removing unwanted deposits such as bird poo could end up with non-matte patches on their pride and joy if they use unsuitable products and / or rub too hard. Supermarket car park scratches can’t be polished out either, and I dread to think what damage a hand car wash place might inflict on a matte paint finish, not to mention the free complementary dealership service wash! ?

I‘ll stick with a good old traditional gloss paint finish.

 

[Cupra Jon]

I need the part number for that dark chrome front badge!

 

[Richiepoos]

Unfortunately it looks like Cupra are going the same way as most other car brands - Ford with the ST-Line, BMW with MSport, Mercedes with AMG-Line, I could go on...They look like they should be chasing Porsches but in fact barely keep up with Mondeos...

 

[Syphon]

I need the part number for that dark chrome front badge!

Me too!

 

[Railwayman]

I think Cupra are doing a good job attracting new customers to the brand and not everyone wants or can afford a big engined beast! Personally I prefer the 2.0 but the extended range with the excellent 1.5 unit ensures that those with less cash can afford a great looking car. I do think some bright reds, blues, burnt orange and dare I say the classic yellow should be offered though!

 

[Richiepoos]

I think Cupra are doing a good job attracting new customers to the brand and not everyone wants or can afford a big engined beast! Personally I prefer the 2.0 but the extended range with the excellent 1.5 unit ensures that those with less cash can afford a great looking car. I do think some bright reds, blues, burnt orange and dare I say the classic yellow should be offered though!

I don't have a problem with having a good looking car but I would prefer they called the lower powered versions something else. I know mine isn't exactly massively powered (245ish HP, but not all the time and only if you have a full battery...) but still annoys me when you see a fancy looking car with the 'sport' badge on and it's a bloody 1.5 or less! Saw a cupra dealer advertising a Formentor on Facebook - the advert went on about how powerful it was and compared it to a strong cup of coffee. It was the base 1.5 petrol engine! 150hp isn't, in my book, anything to get excited about. Don't get me wrong, it's perfectly acceptable and it's what I would have under my right foot now if the Cupra hadn't been such a steal, but let's not pretend it's a sporty car in anything other than looks... (all views are my own and I'm probably spouting utter nonsense, please feel free to ignore, ridicule or anything else you may fancy!)

 

[Seriously?]

I like the Manganese matte colour, but I wouldn’t ever have matte paint; too much hassle and a chore to keep it looking good. Anyone with matte paint who’s a bit too enthusiastic removing unwanted deposits such as bird poo could end up with non-matte patches on their pride and joy if they use unsuitable products and / or rub too hard. Supermarket car park scratches can’t be polished out either, and I dread to think what damage a hand car wash place might inflict on a matte paint finish, not to mention the free complementary dealership service wash! ?

I‘ll stick with a good old traditional gloss paint finish.

^^This

 

[Seriously?]

I think Cupra are doing a good job attracting new customers to the brand and not everyone wants or can afford a big engined beast! Personally I prefer the 2.0 but the extended range with the excellent 1.5 unit ensures that those with less cash can afford a great looking car. I do think some bright reds, blues, burnt orange and dare I say the classic yellow should be offered though!

Exactly my thoughts re the colours.
Actually, TBH, my first thought was "oh fabulous; more muddy puddle paint colours."

 

[Richiepoos]

Needs a good old ASBO colour like the Focus ST used to sport!

 

[Seriously?]

Needs a good old ASBO colour like the Focus ST used to sport!

 

[Railwayman]

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Perfect! I’m sure Scott must have some influence

 

[Syphon]

Perfect! I’m sure Scott must have some influence

Not that much

 

[Seriously?]

Not that much

That's a shame