Here at Car Articles, we’re massive fans that combine the best of the car world – in particular space and pace really excites us. That’s because, for most, one car is all we can really afford. It stands to reason then that it should be practical when needed but with a bit of something to offer excitement when you press on behind the wheel. The SEAT Leon ST CUPRA is one such car.
Featuring a 2 litre turbocharged 280ps engine, the car is capable of 0-62 in six seconds straight for the DSG model with the manual taking only .1 second more to get there. Top speed is an electronically limited 155 mph. At the same time, whether it’s a tradesman’s trusty workhorse, or school run load-carrier, it’s still an easy car to live with.
It doesn’t shirk on the luxury either. CUPRA Drive Profile enables the driver to alter the car’s suspension, steering and throttle set-up as the mood takes them. The performance theme runs through the interior with a CUPRA leather steering wheel and Alcantara sports seats, while auto lights and wipers, SEAT Media System Plus and DAB radio, plus satellite navigation round off its comprehensive equipment tally. Plenty of other kit is also available at extra cost.
The CUPRA 280 is set to cost £28,505 (manual) and £29,860 (DSG) on the road, the new “Q-car” offers quite simply performance and practicality without compromise. UK ordering for the Leon ST CUPRA 280 is now open ahead of showroom launch in March.
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