Leon 2016 facelift???

[seatgraham]

New LED lights front and rear look good, and having LED front fogs hopefully won't just be to improve the looks. New touchscreen looks good, but the two buttons and dial look really out of place now. Looks like they've added keyless entry with that start/stop ignitionbutton.

Sounds like keyless entry/start will only be on some models e.g. Xcellence.

Maybe an option on other trims?

 

[dieselface]

Pricing is going to be interesting considering the new trim level and specs along with the obligatory accross the board rises... Least there's more to discount

 

[Boj27]

It seems in Germany you can order a 4wd cupra ST. Orders already been taken. Not sure if this is the case for hatchback.

 

[Nick2016]

Pricing is going to be interesting considering the new trim level and specs along with the obligatory accross the board rises... Least there's more to discount

They've said pricing will be basically flat with more stuff included Of course they could lower the discounts.

The new trim level is supposed to be priced like the FR

They can't hike prices without forcing people to buy the Golf. Even now if you want certain options you can only get them with the Golf

 

[AndrewJB]

It seems in Germany you can order a 4wd cupra ST. Orders already been taken. Not sure if this is the case for hatchback.

As I keep saying the Cupra will come in 4wd but only in ST.

 

[Boj27]

As I keep saying the Cupra will come in 4wd but only in ST.

Looks like I'm gonna be keeping my golf R order

 

[kiddo]

As I keep saying the Cupra will come in 4wd but only in ST.

I will be having one if so. Any idea when?

 

[mardon]

If the SC Cupra comes out in AWD I'll be tempted to chop in my 265 for one after the house purchase.

 

[Daire92]

If the SC Cupra comes out in AWD I'll be tempted to chop in my 265 for one after the house purchase.

There will only be 5 door Cupras from now on from what I heard. VW arent even offering the top level GTI in 3 door any more.

 

[billman]

Clubsport GTI (not S) comes out as 3-door for sure though.

 

[Piran]

Just reading through an autocar article about the golf facelift which is expected in November and it says that the 7R will develop the same 414bhp as the R400 concept. I wonder if this means the leon cupra will gain a nice power increase as it'll be allowed over VW's 296bhp previous 7r. I'm sure everyone would appreciate that!.... with awd

 

[mardon]

Just reading through an autocar article about the golf facelift which is expected in November and it says that the 7R will develop the same 414bhp as the R400 concept. I wonder if this means the leon cupra will gain a nice power increase as it'll be allowed over VW's 296bhp previous 7r. I'm sure everyone would appreciate that!.... with awd

If that is true the power these cars could produce for the price is insane.

 

[BenH]

English interior video
https://youtu.be/NkgKL4BkdIU

 

[JK1]

Interesting both the presenter and Seat guy talk about an upcoming digital dashboard, sounds like Virtual Cockpit, but can't help thinking it wouldn't come with Google Maps...

 

[Snah]

Here the Austria Website with more info, no configurator yet:

https://www.seat.at/leon-5-tuerer-neu/uebersicht

 

[Nick2016]

Interesting both the presenter and Seat guy talk about an upcoming digital dashboard, sounds like Virtual Cockpit, but can't help thinking it wouldn't come with Google Maps...

Isn't the digital dashboard the instruments? Google maps would be on the 8inch screen. No?

The idea of digital instruments doesn't appeal to me.

 

[seatgraham]

Here the Austria Website with more info, no configurator yet:

https://www.seat.at/leon-5-tuerer-neu/uebersicht

That looks like the same info as on the SEAT.com site - in English - unless I'm missing something?

 

[Piran]

The virtual cockpit is more than just instruments. Have a look on audi's website. It's a 12 inch screen displaying all sorts on it. Pretty much covers the entire bit where the instruments go.

 

[Nick2016]

Okay but Android auto and all the apps would still be on the 8inch screen. Isn't that right?

 

[Greiss]

Okay but Android auto and all the apps would still be on the 8inch screen. Isn't that right?

I think so, only the new generation of infotainment support better integration with carplay if I remember correctly (Like showing navigation on the display between dials, so maybe even better integration with VC).