November 2020 SEATCUPRA.NET Newsletter
The latest SEAT and CUPRA news roundup, community deals, competitions, and other highlights from the forums and social media.
2021 CUPRA Leon 245PS eHybrid Review
A CUPRA Leon that has less power than the previous generation had 6 years ago. Does it still have the right to wear the badge?
2020 CUPRA Leon eHybrid available to order – pricing for petrol versions starting at £31,450
There are quite a few trim levels and engine variations available this time around for the MK4 CUPRA Leon, including a First Edition.
SEAT names Josep Maria Recasens new Director of Strategy and Institutional Relations
More changes at the top
CUPRA Formentor pricing and specifications – starts at £27,300, goes up to £43,840
Yes you read that right, you can have a CUPRA Formentor for under £30k, there's a catch though. CUPRA no longer means the fastest, you need another £12.5K for the performance versions.
Jorge Díez is SEAT and CUPRA’s new Design Director
From 2011 to 2014 he was SEAT’s Head of Exterior Design and designed the MK3 Leon, the second-generation Audi TT and the first-generation Audi A7.
CUPRA Formentor spotted testing with the RS3 engine – 400HP anyone?
Audi wouldn't let VW have it for the Golf R, but they may be letting CUPRA implant the 2.5 TFSI five-cylinder engine into the Formentor.
The new SEAT Leon plugin-hybrid starts at £30,970
The e-HYBRID drivetrain combines a 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine with an electric motor and six-speed DSG transmission, resulting in a total power output of 204PS and a 0-62mph time of 7.5 seconds.
October 2020 Newsletter
The latest SEAT and CUPRA news roundup, community deals, competitions, and other highlights from the forums and social media.
The CUPRA Formentor enters production and will eventually have 7 engine options, including diesel
Seven engine combinations are planned including diesels and a potentially more powerful petrol version than the 310 launch engine.
Wayne Griffiths to become President of SEAT in addition to the CUPRA brand
The SEAT Board of Directors, chaired by Volkswagen Group Chief Executive Officer, Herbert Diess, has appointed Wayne Griffiths as the new President of the SEAT company, effective October 1st.
