SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (MK3) 2019 Review

[Mike Bull]

Great review @Jimbobcook. I'm new to the Seat Cupra, and have just ordered a 290 DSG LUX in Magnetic Grey - estimated delivery 20th December!!!! I need a time machine, as I can't wait!!
What is the stock sound system like?
I know this is a minor point as the car has it's own engine sound system, but I love my music and have a 40 mile daily commute.
Personally, I love the understated looks of the latest car, but that's probably more to do with being closer to 50 than I would like!!!! My wife is already referring to the car as my midlife crisis (I thinks she is jealous really)

 

[Jimbobcook]

Great review @Jimbobcook. I'm new to the Seat Cupra, and have just ordered a 290 DSG LUX in Magnetic Grey - estimated delivery 20th December!!!! I need a time machine, as I can't wait!!
What is the stock sound system like?
I know this is a minor point as the car has it's own engine sound system, but I love my music and have a 40 mile daily commute.
Personally, I love the understated looks of the latest car, but that's probably more to do with being closer to 50 than I would like!!!! My wife is already referring to the car as my midlife crisis (I thinks she is jealous really)

Congrats on the car!

I'm looking forward to ordering mine once my MK2 sells lol as for your question I was listening to heavy metal for the duration of the long trips I did and its good but not great, by great I mean on the Cupra 300 they had seat sound installed and that sounds great! I didn't mess with the equaliser so it's possible it was just a tweak it needed but it was good enough for me.

I'm not sure if with the lux (which I didn't have) if you get any sound upgrades?

It's not loud enough to be a midlife crisis but I think if you got the Cupra R ST ABT I'm sure that may count haha

 

[Jenko]

Congrats on the car!

I'm looking forward to ordering mine once my MK2 sells lol as for your question I was listening to heavy metal for the duration of the long trips I did and its good but not great, by great I mean on the Cupra 300 they had seat sound installed and that sounds great! I didn't mess with the equaliser so it's possible it was just a tweak it needed but it was good enough for me.

I'm not sure if with the lux (which I didn't have) if you get any sound upgrades?

It's not loud enough to be a midlife crisis but I think if you got the Cupra R ST ABT I'm sure that may count haha

. Looks like I’m having my midlife crisis at 30 then

 

[Jimbobcook]

. Looks like I’m having my midlife crisis at 30 then

No that's called good financial skills lol

 

[Jenko]

No that's called good financial skills lol

Nope it’s called having a stroke and getting an insurance payout lol, (I’m fine tho so it’s ok)

 

[Jimbobcook]

Nope it’s called having a stroke and getting an insurance payout lol, (I’m fine tho so it’s ok)

That escalated quickly lol I'm glad you're ok! Have a stroke... Buy a Cupra R ST ABT haha I like your thinking

 

[Jenko]

That escalated quickly lol I'm glad you're ok! Have a stroke... Buy a Cupra R ST ABT haha I like your thinking

Gotta laugh or you cry haha, and yep seemed like the logical thing to do

 

[Jairm88]

Gotta laugh or you cry haha, and yep seemed like the logical thing to do

Sounds like perfect man maths to me!!!! Glad you were ok though , @Jimbobcook Speaking of having a midlife crisis I’m picking up a Another toy tomorrow

 

[Jimbobcook]

Sounds like perfect man maths to me!!!! Glad you were ok though , @Jimbobcook Speaking of having a midlife crisis I’m picking up a Another toy tomorrow

You getting a MK1? Or is this something to better your current fleet?

 

[Jairm88]

You getting a MK1? Or is this something to better your current fleet?

Well it’s something completely different for next summer...........

 

[Jimbobcook]

Well it’s something completely different for next summer...........

That's not a seat...

 

[Jairm88]

That's not a seat...

Seatzuki!! I’ll put some SCN stickers on it.

 

[Jimbobcook]

Seatzuki!! I’ll put some SCN stickers on it.

You've passed the test lol

 

[Jairm88]

You've passed the test lol

Haha, tbf id still like to buy a Mk1 Leon for winter

 

[sumogtr]

A quick query on the engine in my Cupra ST 4drive DSG supplied April 19 - and yes its a Copra!!

Does the engine have 380NM or 400NM torque (as for the Cupra Ateca) - I have seen spec sheets saying both!!

Personally I think the 4drive does have the higher torque as it also has 300PS rather than 290 that the hatch has.

Thanks

 

[queen]

Iirc engine code is DNUE, right? If so I believe it is 400Nm.

 

[sumogtr]

Iirc engine code is DNUE, right? If so I believe it is 400Nm.

Thanks, but where can I check my engine code?

FYI the car is leased so I don;t have the V5.

 

[queen]

Thanks, but where can I check my engine code?

FYI the car is leased so I don;t have the V5.

From a google search I found that it's on the V5 that you mentioned. If you don't have the V5, try looking for stickers on the car itself, check the sticker on the timing cover or next to the spare tire.