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[warren_cox]

AutoCar S3 review on their webby today. A positive one for change

http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/RoadTestsHistory/Audi-A3-S3/224171/

I bet they slate the Cupra now.

0-100 in 13.6s , and thats pre-remap. That doesn't bode too badly.

Considering the slating (mostly based on price / inert drive) that its received of late I am amazed by that review. Just goes to show you can only go by your own opinion. If it makes you happy go with it!

 

[duckson]

Isnt the Leon Cupra reviewed in Autocar this week or soon? probably dreamt it...

 

[ZBOYD]

They have road tested the Cupra in the UK, should be in the magazine this week.

It will be on the webby Friday.

 

[duckson]

Is the mag out tomorrow?

 

[ZBOYD]

Was out yesterday i think. Going to try and get a copy on my way home.

 

[xJib]

Is the mag out tomorrow?

Was out yesterday i think. Going to try and get a copy on my way home.

It comes out on Wednesday (Today).

Should be in postbox when I get home

 

[Ol' Timer]

I've just looked at a copy in our local shop but I can't see anything about the Cupra in it, just the S3.

It looks as if it may be on the website first. Notice the picture of the Cupra in the 'What's in the Autocar car park today?' bit, with the comment "Yellow on the outside, but unbelievably black on the inside, this should appeal to ex-miners... "

 

[chris285]

tbh with top gear i tend to ignore their reviews as they seem to contradict others

parkers gives a good cupra review and did with the old one as well

 

[ZBOYD]

Yer, i called my mum as i knew she was out shopping. Just called me back from inside Tesco, to say there is no Cupra in the mag.

Seems an odd way to do business, put your review on the interweb for free, then put it in the mag next week when everyone has read it.

 

[Jamin Berry]

I made it when they first came out to express my views!

 

[ZBOYD]

Pretty slack handed photochop that...but it gets the point across

 

[Syphon]

LOL

Scott

 

[Nathanio]

Personally I prefer the shape of mk1 LC/LCR over the mk2 as the shape is more q car and has a more agressive streak. I like however the shape of the new Leon and the Altea as its more alive than most euro boxes and the touran is just damn ugly and plain in comparison!

 

[cuprarstu]

AutoExpress have a one page summary of the Cupra in their 'First Drives' section in this weeks edition out today. Gave it 4 out of 5, generally positive. On factual error that I spotted when I quickly skim read it, they said standard equipment included ipod connection, which we know is not the case...........

 

[Ol' Timer]

AutoExpress have a one page summary of the Cupra in their 'First Drives' section in this weeks edition out today. Gave it 4 out of 5, generally positive. On factual error that I spotted when I quickly skim read it, they said standard equipment included ipod connection, which we know is not the case...........

It's on their website now:

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/205247/seat_leon.html

 

[alffi]

It's on their website now:

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/205247/seat_leon.html

That is a good one page summary. I think the "cheap plastic" -issue can be fixed with some accessories.

 

[Syphon]

Technically it does have ipod connectivity as std. through the aux jack. They're probably just generalising.

Scott

 

[ZBOYD]

Yer thats right, its got a 3.5" jack plug, which technically means any mp3 player can be connected to it.

iPod connection kit allows the the headunit some control over the iPod for switching tracks.

 

[warren_cox]

Can you change the head unit in the Leon Mk 2 to jazz the dash up a bit. Its such a strange shape II can't believe they make an adaptor for an aftermarket retrofit.

 

[ZBOYD]

SEAT do the double DIN adaptor for their SatNav, means any Double DIN unit should go in there.

Someone posted a thread up the other day, where thy have converted their head unit. I've found an adaptor listed on CarAudioDiscount for new Leons too.

Full thread here