I think another concern with the 7 speed DSG is that (from what I have read) it can't handle oodles of torque so the re-mappers may well have to go easy on it. Shame if that's the case as this car looks to have so much potential.
Is that why peak torque is earlier in the rev range than expected? Someone mentioned it on the discussion section of the Autocar article
Diesel FR version is due next year according to SEAT, expected to be somewhere in the region of 140 PS and a shed-load of torque. Though no Cupra TDI is planned.
Couldn't agree more on the gearbox & price - seems too expensive to me....a normal manual for £1000-£500 less would be the way to go IMHO.
Have to agree with this part of the CAR review too:
"There have been, I’d say, two missed opportunities for Seat to combat its pesky French rival. Firstly, not offering a manual is a bold move, but it impacts on that list price. A manual option might just provide enough financial incentive for Clio buyers to jump ship. Secondly, the Bocanegra should have turned up the Cupra wick by a few more degrees, taking the fight directly to the Clio Cup."
Give the weight of initial opinion of journos & forums alike I wouldn't be surprised if a manual became an option at some point in the future.