Hi Nev, thanks for the feedback. Yes, it was the 272. The "guy" is meWell.... Firstly I have to ask if you drove the 272ps PHEV or the lesser powered one they are chalk and cheese.
I have this model and I started to listen to the review you posted and only watched the first 6 mins of it because the guy clearly doesn't do his homework.
He may have got the rest of the review right (I didn't listen, pointless when he can't get the basics right) but as an example..... he says no other way to get into the boot other than either wiggle your foot under the car or use the key fob.
Firstly, CUPRA say kick your foot not wiggle it, if you wiggle it, it doesn't work if you kick under the car it does, every time.
He ommited to mention there is also the option of pressing the release buttton on the boot itself, not just on the fob.
He then goes onto expailning the sliding rear seats, but doesnt mention the option to tilt the seats.
I couldn't watch any more sorry.
I'm totally happy with the car in this format 1.5 VR1 PHEV 272PS. my next one might be the VR2 just for few more gadgets and the leather seats.
I haven't come from driving under powered cars, so thats not why it impresses me, I also currently have a Mercedes SL400 AMG Sport, and my last comany car was a Mercedes EQC 400 both with loads of power, and I'm also former racing driver so have a little experience in "hooning around".
I just think some people have a downer on electric and PHEV cars and people in their position shouldn't push their narative, they should give un bias feedback.
I agree electic cars and PHEVs dont suit everyone it depends on their circumstances.
I would never have had an all electric company car if I was doing loads of miles, (it sat outside of the office all day) also I wouldn't have had one if I didnt have an other car to use when I needed it.
I think the PHEV is the best of both worlds, all of our local milage is done via electric and we still have the backup of the engine if going further.
We do have a home charger and I think this is imperitive if you either want to get the best out of either a PHEV or fully electric car.
I'm interested in your answer to my first question btw
Cheers
Nev
. Sorry you couldn't get through the review.Yes, I'd not read the manual, and we only get the cars for a week which is juggled alongside the day job. I should have done my homework however on the boot. Someone pointed it out on Youtube and I addressed it in the description "Correction: There is a button to open the boot next to the rear camera if your foot doesn't work. Thanks to @AndREDraut for pointing this out."
Noted re the seats, I'd not played with them fully, good to know for next time!
We always strive to give good in depth reviews and as this is a hobby not the day job, we aren't professional motoring journalists and never claim to be..
I'm certainly not against PHEV's my wife has a Volvo PHEV and it's performance is great compared to my CUPRA Leon (pure petrol).
Really glad you are happy with the car and do appreciate the feedback!
Cheers,
Scott
