For manual to pop&bang properly you will need a software change.
Far be it for me to tell anyone how to choose their car but I would have thought that there were many criteria to consider, not just the noise it makes.
The DSG box isn't a torque convertor - it's a twin clutch direct shift box. I also find the driving experience really boring now I've got an MY19 DSG 290 vs my manual 290 Black Edition. I feel one step away from the car now as I can't rev match gearchanges myself etc. There's no doubting the speed of the thing making it feel faster through the gears as it feels like one long gear as it shifts.Far be it for me to tell anyone how to choose their car but I would have thought that there were many criteria to consider, not just the noise it makes.
The DSG is a very different driving experience to a manual. If you haven't driven one before (sorry, I'm not familar with your history or knowledge of Cupras) then I'd strongly advise you to take a test drive. Personally, despite my hatred of torque converter autos, I love mine but some people feel that it lacks the connection of a manual.
Another factor is that the clutch is a known weak point in the manual - its the same one that's used in a Golf GTI despite the 60 bhp hike.
I take it you're talking about the original 290 (pre-facelift), not the new (post WLTP) one? There is no manual version of the new one. The question of whether you particularly want a facelift (300 on) car is also relevant.
Sorry, if I'm mansplaining, just trying to help.
I can see exactly what your saying but because my missus uses it in the week and is constantly in traffic it's so much easier with the dsg.The DSG box isn't a torque convertor - it's a twin clutch direct shift box. I also find the driving experience really boring now I've got an MY19 DSG 290 vs my manual 290 Black Edition. I feel one step away from the car now as I can't rev match gearchanges myself etc. There's no doubting the speed of the thing making it feel faster through the gears as it feels like one long gear as it shifts.
my 280 manual even with 3 inch turboback was not really crackling. I had a stage 3 mods added and now in cupra mode it farts and crackles like crazy, machine gun style.