SEAT Leon Cupra R: The Ultimate SEAT storms into UK

[m0rk]

RETURN OF THE CUPRA 'R'

The new SEAT Leon Cupra R is preparing to roar into UK showrooms becoming, in the process, the most powerful production car yet offered by SEAT UK. With 265 PS available from its 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, the fire-breathing new Leon resurrects the iconic Cupra R badge last seen on the sleek Spaniard back in 2006.

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[xyz]

New LCR

In the write up about the new LCR, the official statement was about its appeal to existing and potential new customers. I'm sorry, but at £25k, my money would be going on a Focus RS! I don't know what it is with VW group cars at the moment (£30k for a Golf R!!!!) but if they carry on like this, I'll be going elsewhere! A pity as being an LCR owner, I was so looking forward to the resurrection of the R badge and have been completely disappointed! A test drive might restore a little faith but I can't see it somehow even if in a recent test, the LCR did beat the RS in certain areas! Sorry Seat, but I think this new model is a missed opportunity!

 

[saintelise]

I would seriously consider the R when my 3 year deal on my Cupra is up next February, but at £25K and I guess a MK3 not that far away, too much wonga for not a lot more.

Check out the backs of the front seats wierd shiny plastic!!

I do like the rear diffuser, although it owes much to the Focus RS and Renault Sport models.

I think I'll hang on to my 'standard' Cupra for now

 

[LCR64]

Same here

I ve had my LCR from new since Jan 2006 and I d be interested if it were not for the price tag and the impending MK3.

I m not a badge snob but in that price range the new R has lost a lot of its advantage.

 

[karlw]

In the write up about the new LCR, the official statement was about its appeal to existing and potential new customers. I'm sorry, but at £25k, my money would be going on a Focus RS! I don't know what it is with VW group cars at the moment (£30k for a Golf R!!!!) but if they carry on like this, I'll be going elsewhere! A pity as being an LCR owner, I was so looking forward to the resurrection of the R badge and have been completely disappointed! A test drive might restore a little faith but I can't see it somehow even if in a recent test, the LCR did beat the RS in certain areas! Sorry Seat, but I think this new model is a missed opportunity!

Same here, If it was me id be Focus RS all the way, Sorry seat but beating it on "Some" areas for nearly £30k just isnt good enough

 

[Cupra Jim]

Guys,

Has anyone seen one of these in person yet?

I'm collecting two next month for an organised SEAT event to put around a few tracks in the UK. I currently have the MK2 Leon Cupra and I'm interested too to asecrtain the full potential of this car.


Watch this space as I'll give a full update at the end of next month as I'm having to take them to scotland for a track day there, so I'll be driving one, you never know I moght be so impressed I'll buy one lol, which is what happened with my Cupra.

I'll get some piccys too.

 

[rllmuk]

For those of us that need the two extra doors on a hatch the Seat is still a good option and well priced.

I really don't understand the hysteria about the pricing, cars are expensive across all models and brands thanks to the government - this is despite the fact that the UK is weirdly one of the cheapest places to buy a new car in Europe.