So I was watching the unveiling of the Mk8 Golf R the other day, a car that on "paper" (screen) never looked attractive to me (loved the 7.5 Golf R as well as Cupra 5F). This didn't improve much after the full release of the car but what really drew my attention was the upgraded AWD system with an additional torque vectoring system at the rear axle based on a multi-plate clutch diff. This sounds very similar to the systems used by the Focus RS and the A45S so it seems as the new model should drive much better than the last.
Now, I still am not a big fun of the looks as I said, neither inside or outside and I find the mk4 Cupra a much nicer and more aggressive offering. However, is there any word on whether it will also feature the same torque vectoring system at the rear axle? Because if not, it will mean that there is more between the Golf R and the Cupra than just the brand name, making the choice of the Cupra a tougher one especially for whoever considers driving a top priority.
I haven't heard/read anything about such a system when the new Cupra was launched some months back but what leaves me with some hope is that in reality, we've only seen the PHEV 242 hatch in the flesh which is not the full-cream CUPRA. No real info on the 4Drive estate yet (apart from exterior photos) so could it be that SEAT was delaying to talk about this new tech in detail until the Mk8 Golf R was presented? Meaning the torque vectoring would also make it on the 4Drive estate? Or is it just wishful thinking...?
A Cupra 4Drive estate with the tech shown on the new Golf R (and the Brembo brakes on the Cupra) would make it my perfect next car...
Also, when are we expected to see the full release of the 310 AWD estate in Europe? It's strange it's taking so much time since the hatch was presented.
Now, I still am not a big fun of the looks as I said, neither inside or outside and I find the mk4 Cupra a much nicer and more aggressive offering. However, is there any word on whether it will also feature the same torque vectoring system at the rear axle? Because if not, it will mean that there is more between the Golf R and the Cupra than just the brand name, making the choice of the Cupra a tougher one especially for whoever considers driving a top priority.
I haven't heard/read anything about such a system when the new Cupra was launched some months back but what leaves me with some hope is that in reality, we've only seen the PHEV 242 hatch in the flesh which is not the full-cream CUPRA. No real info on the 4Drive estate yet (apart from exterior photos) so could it be that SEAT was delaying to talk about this new tech in detail until the Mk8 Golf R was presented? Meaning the torque vectoring would also make it on the 4Drive estate? Or is it just wishful thinking...?
A Cupra 4Drive estate with the tech shown on the new Golf R (and the Brembo brakes on the Cupra) would make it my perfect next car...
Also, when are we expected to see the full release of the 310 AWD estate in Europe? It's strange it's taking so much time since the hatch was presented.
