So a quick review one month in to owning a Cupra 300 ST 4Drive.
Pros:
Very refined, comfortable and spacious. I am shocked at how well the car rides generally and to the sound level - quiet as a mouse for wind and roadnoise. I was expecting a lot worse!
Fast. Yes it is. But in a pinned to the back the seat way - no tire slip, no drama, just planted regardless of weather and road type.
Averaging 33mpg with a real mix of driving on a roads and city centre. I think this is great - a friends focus rs gets 23mpg even when driven softly.
Discreet - i haven't seen many about and it has got sleeper qualities to it - even if the red callipers give it away. Most people don't notice and i like that.
Rattles. Touch wood there are non. This would be a first for me having owned 5 VAG cars from new in a row. The Golf was the worst!
Cons:
Sound - i am disappointed that there really isn't much exhaust note. I disabled the sound actuator as it is crappy - yet apart from the DSG burp when flooring it there are little if no cracks or pops and very little exhaust note generally. A bit of turbo suck is nice and audible when giving it the beans, boosted by swapping to a pipercross filter. I would def consider modding the exhaust to improve the sound. If anyone has any non invasive hacks to sort some kind of note it would be much appreciated!
Small tank - 350miles fill to fill is all i can get without playing fuel station bingo. I know this is a VAG chassis thing and had the same problem with the Golf before and the Vrs before that.
Start/Stop - PITA. Just disable the bloody thing as a second movement after hitting the start button. It is too sensitive and ruins city driving / roundabout reaction times. At long lights it often starts back up which defeats the purpose.
Overall, very happy with the car and would recommend - we will see if this position weakens or strengthens after 12 months!
Pros:
Very refined, comfortable and spacious. I am shocked at how well the car rides generally and to the sound level - quiet as a mouse for wind and roadnoise. I was expecting a lot worse!
Fast. Yes it is. But in a pinned to the back the seat way - no tire slip, no drama, just planted regardless of weather and road type.
Averaging 33mpg with a real mix of driving on a roads and city centre. I think this is great - a friends focus rs gets 23mpg even when driven softly.
Discreet - i haven't seen many about and it has got sleeper qualities to it - even if the red callipers give it away. Most people don't notice and i like that.
Rattles. Touch wood there are non. This would be a first for me having owned 5 VAG cars from new in a row. The Golf was the worst!
Cons:
Sound - i am disappointed that there really isn't much exhaust note. I disabled the sound actuator as it is crappy - yet apart from the DSG burp when flooring it there are little if no cracks or pops and very little exhaust note generally. A bit of turbo suck is nice and audible when giving it the beans, boosted by swapping to a pipercross filter. I would def consider modding the exhaust to improve the sound. If anyone has any non invasive hacks to sort some kind of note it would be much appreciated!
Small tank - 350miles fill to fill is all i can get without playing fuel station bingo. I know this is a VAG chassis thing and had the same problem with the Golf before and the Vrs before that.
Start/Stop - PITA. Just disable the bloody thing as a second movement after hitting the start button. It is too sensitive and ruins city driving / roundabout reaction times. At long lights it often starts back up which defeats the purpose.
Overall, very happy with the car and would recommend - we will see if this position weakens or strengthens after 12 months!
