Leon Cupra UK Launch Date

[warren_cox]

Could you not get the dealer to do an after-sales swap for them so to speak, so you still have genuine Audi ones? I know one has been done where I work on an A3 for a customer.

The UK Dealer will swap them for 5 spoke 18's from an a3 S-Line, but then it will just look like an S line. They say they can't get RS4 style 18's in the UK as no cars come with them as standard. They are a 700 Euro option in Germany on the S3 but Audi wont bring the option to UK. I can buy a set as a special order accessory for about £2200 from Audi, or aftermarket from a UK wheel distributor for £625 with Toyo Proxy T1R's. Its an angry sticking point as I didn't expect to pay this much for a car and be expected to change the wheels myself as Audi won't 'help out'.

 

[20vtB0b]

What i didn't add to that, as it was late and i was tired, was those same journalist's, praised the car for its performance and handling, and said it was far better than the FR. So they have been fiddling with something, its not just a badge.

Thats good news Were EVO included in the list as I'm looking forward to hearing what they think of it. It was their review of the LCR that finally persuaded me, although I am unlikely to be buying a Cupra (or any new car) again.

Bob

 

[ZBOYD]

Thats good news Were EVO included in the list as I'm looking forward to hearing what they think of it. It was their review of the LCR that finally persuaded me, although I am unlikely to be buying a Cupra (or any new car) again.

Bob

No idea which mags etc got a look, i only know a lot of journo's got a preview of the car fairly recently, i would guess their previews are under wraps, or in the editorial stages at the moment, so stuff might start to surface in the next couple of weeks.

 

[ZBOYD]

Had a bit more clarification on this info, and my apologies for leading anyone up a garden path, there are some similarities in what we had heard already, but what follows is from the horses mouth at SEAT UK.

SEAT are pleased that the new car is generating a lot of interest and anticipation on the forums. They have answered the questions we put to them, to help clarify things.

• The new Cupra has not been delayed due to a restyling exercise.

• The car is still due to arrive in the UK early next year, as previously communicated, but the exact date is to be confirmed.

• The first international press drives of the car will take place week commencing 6 November in Spain, so you will see the first road tests in the press after this date.

• SEAT UK have heard that there may be very minor changes to the grille compared with the show car that was displayed at both the London and Paris Motor Shows, but this will be confirmed next month, at the car's official press launch.

However, there will be no 'radical' restyling - the car will look 99% the same
as the show car.

 

[Syphon]

I'm still happy as pie with the above.

Bring it on

Scott

 

[ZBOYD]

me too I was quite content with how it was presented, but there is some similarities in what we had heard, and ultimately this info has answered most of our questions.

Roll on Press launch

 

[cuprarstu]

I'm still happy as pie with the above.

Bring it on

Scott

So Scott have you decided to wait for the Cupra then rather than get the FR??!!

 

[TimBarratt]

Had a bit more clarification on this info, and my apologies for leading anyone up a garden path, there are some similarities in what we had heard already, but what follows is from the horses mouth at SEAT UK.

SEAT are pleased that the new car is generating a lot of interest and anticipation on the forums. They have answered the questions we put to them, to help clarify things.

• The new Cupra has not been delayed due to a restyling exercise.

• The car is still due to arrive in the UK early next year, as previously communicated, but the exact date is to be confirmed.

• The first international press drives of the car will take place week commencing 6 November in Spain, so you will see the first road tests in the press after this date.

• SEAT UK have heard that there may be very minor changes to the grille compared with the show car that was displayed at both the London and Paris Motor Shows, but this will be confirmed next month, at the car's official press launch.

However, there will be no 'radical' restyling - the car will look 99% the same
as the show car.

Thats a shame as personally I am a bit disappointed with the Cupra's styling.

 

[m0rk]

• SEAT UK have heard that there may be very minor changes to the grille compared with the show car that was displayed at both the London and Paris Motor Shows, but this will be confirmed next month, at the car's official press launch.

Less Chrome & HoneyCombe

 

[Ruddmeister]

Bolt on splitter like the LCR would look good, it's cheap and easy to fix on too

 

[xJib]

I would like to give you a World Exclusive of the new grill.

 

[Niall]

honeycomb and matt-chrome

 

[Syphon]

So Scott have you decided to wait for the Cupra then rather than get the FR??!!

Scott

 

[sportbilly]

One of the mags did say that they might be changing the chrome for a black polished effect grill ...

 

[Eri]

Hello Mark,

Thanks for your info ! I am happy to read that:

A. There won't be any delay in the uk, so that you guy's also have the
oportunity to order a Cupra.

B. I didn't order a car that is altered just one month after i bought it.

Cheers,

Eric

 

[ZBOYD]

Hi Eric,

There may still be an small change to the grille (but given the European build date) I can't see it not being done on all the Cupra's from first build, seems to be something they've decided on since the Motorshows. But we in the UK still don't expect to see cars here until the new year, Europe always get them first.

However its good news that the press launch is fast approaching, so we'll get plenty of pictures to look at in the mean time.

Looking forward to ordering mine in the New Year

 

[Syphon]

I'm hoping the ordering books will open next month after the press launch? If we're still talking Jan / early Feb (hopefully) for delivery?

Scott

 

[ZBOYD]

As an exact date is still to be announced, i'd still be working on a Feb/March timeframe, as it seems that's what the dealers are working to, but i would expect a UK press realease soon after the international launch, that should answer these questions.

I've got my deposit on standby anyway As i know you have

 

[sportbilly]

This could be the next company car .... will have to wait and see what the tax works out as.

 

[Maverick88]

Spoke to the manager at my local dealers yesterday, he said he's going to a dealers forum at the begining of the week & they expecting to be given some more info on the Cupra as it's causing a lot of interest, he'd not heard of any delay's, but has told me to call him towards the end of the week so he can update me.