MK3 Leon Cupra R - rumour and speculation

[GrahamFR]

The photographer said it, not Autocar.

probably an Autocar employee but regardless it is not the 2.5 anyway
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-germancars/golf-r-400-and-gti-clubsport-spotted/32219

it looks gorgeous in the bottom right photo, Cupra R styling will have its work cut out imo

 

[simonali]

I can't believe we might not be seeing it until 2018. Ridiculous!

 

[kazand]

I can't believe we might not be seeing it until 2018. Ridiculous!

Remember the Mk2 R didnt appear till the facelift, around 4 years after launch.

 

[GrahamFR]

Remember the Mk2 R didnt appear till the facelift, around 4 years after launch.

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/spyshots-2016-seat-leon-facelift-first-photos-95966.html

ta-daaaa facelift time, were all about to be classed as old car owners lol

 

[Crafoo]

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/spyshots-2016-seat-leon-facelift-first-photos-95966.html

ta-daaaa facelift time, were all about to be classed as old car owners lol

Why do they need to test drive a car with different bumpers and a slightly updated interior?

Sent from my G3 using Tuppytalk

 

[GrahamFR]

Why do they need to test drive a car with different bumpers and a slightly updated interior?

Sent from my G3 using Tuppytalk

probably to see if they have enough glue and double-sided sticky tape installed

 

[kazand]

probably to see if they have enough glue and double-sided sticky tape installed

Its to test the new headlights......
And "gesture recognition" for the sat nav?........ that's two fingers taken care of then.....

 

[Scarabeo]

according to the salesman when i purchased my car 2 weeks ago he said it will just be the cupra they are not doing the R

I was told the same, Seat dont see the need to 4wd etc the Cupra 280 as all the reviews have the 280 on par or better than the Golf R.

 

[AndrewJB]

99% of sales guys haven't got a clue what SEAT in Spain are planning.

 

[Rob66]

Noticed in this month's Top Gear magazine they are calling the Cupra a Cupra R again

 

[Seastormer]

Yeh, I remember reading about the MK3 Cupra before we actually got the car, and at that time there was going to be a Cupra and a Cupra R. The Cupra was the 265 version we now have, and the R just got renamed the Cupra 280, so there will be no R.

 

[Snah]

Well in Holland and Germany rumours are about a Cupra 290 and and a Cupra R 4wd with 310 Hp.
Some dealers say both are on their way.
But consider regarding the 290 version: al Cupra's tested on a teststand showed between 294 to 308 hp where the majority have around 300 hp so a 290 version makes no sense at all.
4Wd version is to be seen and start price can only little (2-3K?) more than the current 280.

 

[Seastormer]

Well in Holland and Germany rumours are about a Cupra 290 and and a Cupra R 4wd with 310 Hp.
Some dealers say both are on their way.
But consider regarding the 290 version: al Cupra's tested on a teststand showed between 294 to 308 hp where the majority have around 300 hp so a 290 version makes no sense at all.
4Wd version is to be seen and start price can only little (2-3K?) more than the current 280.

What do dealers know, the SEAT boss stated a while back that as 4WD adds weight they would not be going down that route and if you really want 4WD, buy a (VAG) GolfR7.

 

[zondaff]

Yeh, I remember reading about the MK3 Cupra before we actually got the car, and at that time there was going to be a Cupra and a Cupra R. The Cupra was the 265 version we now have, and the R just got renamed the Cupra 280, so there will be no R.

I remember that too, mainly online speculation of the two engines.

 

[AndrewJB]

There is a MK3 Leon Cupra 290 coming soon with 7 speed DSG... but it won't be available in the UK.

 

[GrahamFR]

There is a MK3 Leon Cupra 290 coming soon with 7 speed DSG... but it won't be available in the UK.

Power hike for the FL model then?

 

[AndrewJB]

Will be available before the end of the year apparently but not in the UK. Different engine code as well.

 

[dieselface]

Been reading up on the 290 'rumour' a quite a bit as I've currently got a 280 on order. Not gonna comment on the 4WD rumour haha. Not seen anything other than chatter.

Google translate you may need:

http://www.vau-max.de/magazin/news/...-bis-zu-290-ps-mehr-power-fuer-den-cupra.4670

http://www.motor-talk.de/forum/leon-5f-cupra-cupra-r-t4799459.html?page=196#post44359074


Summary of reading (Seat themselves need to confirm):
Not a FL as such as its half way during MY2016. Marketing purposes based on competitors? Also keeps the press talking about the car.
Talk of a new exhaust for 290 but only seen that as forum chatter.
Looks like a suspension of cupra build between wk45-49. Meaning deliveries at beginning of 2016 for 290.
Obligatory price increase.
As I ordered in June I'm confident I'm in the 280 club but no build week yet.
Wonder if they've got the badges ready in time this time round.

Edit to add: every chance UK won't get this. As an Itallian website I read said the 290 was coming for Europe as far back as beginning of July.

 

[yellowcone87]

Will be available before the end of the year apparently but not in the UK. Different engine code as well.

Well that seems a bizarre decision to make. Given the 265 was discontinued due to poor sales in the UK, you'd think it fairly obvious there is demand in the UK for a faster unit.

 

[GrahamFR]

Been reading up on the 290 'rumour' a quite a bit as I've currently got a 280 on order. Not gonna comment on the 4WD rumour haha. Not seen anything other than chatter.

Google translate you may need:

http://www.vau-max.de/magazin/news/...-bis-zu-290-ps-mehr-power-fuer-den-cupra.4670

http://www.motor-talk.de/forum/leon-5f-cupra-cupra-r-t4799459.html?page=196#post44359074


Summary of reading (Seat themselves need to confirm):
Not a FL as such as its half way during MY2016. Marketing purposes based on competitors? Also keeps the press talking about the car.
Talk of a new exhaust for 290 but only seen that as forum chatter.
Looks like a suspension of cupra build between wk45-49. Meaning deliveries at beginning of 2016 for 290.
Obligatory price increase.
As I ordered in June I'm confident I'm in the 280 club but no build week yet.
Wonder if they've got the badges ready in time this time round.

Edit to add: every chance UK won't get this. As an Itallian website I read said the 290 was coming for Europe as far back as beginning of July.

Maybe they will give it the R exhaust. And different engine code by much Andrew or will it be like a mk2 Cupra to R? Hopefully it will be a nice and cheap interchangeable upgraded part you and maybe myself can procure