IT’S NOT JUST A NEWCOMER, NO, THE LEON CUPRA 300 IS THE MOST POWERFUL SEAT EVER MADE
It’s not just a newcomer, no, the Leon CUPRA 300 is the most
indicators and fog lights. There are also a number of handy
powerful SEAT ever made. This is due to its 221 kW/300 hp
extras, like the electronic handbrake, Keyless entry/go,
strong 2.0 TSI-engine – that’s 10 hp more than before. You
and the wireless phone charger. All this is topped off with
can order it with a manual six-speed gearbox, but a six-stage
advance driving assistants and the extensive multimedia and
DSG-transmission with an electronically limited top speed
connectivity options. If that isn’t enough, you can choose
of 250 km/h is also available. Planning on going far into the
to have the Leon equipped with various cameras and radar
wilds? Then the Leon CUPRA ST 300 with 4DRIVE four-
sensors for the Pedestrian Protection safety system and for
wheel drive and DSG may be the right car.
the Traffic Sign Recognition system. Traffic Jam Assist and Emergency Assist are available on models equipped with
All that power is transferred to a chassis of the highest caliber.
DSG-automatic. The former provides more comfort in traffic
This CUPRA is equipped with electronically controlled shock-
jams, the latter automatically slows the car if the driver is
absorbers and Adaptive Chassis Control. This system can
incapacitated.
react to road situations in seconds and even adapt to the driver’s driving style, ensuring the most comfortable driving
Enough variety for everyone – and that’s without even
experience possible. It’s even got Progressive steering,
mentioning it’s fantastic looks! But those speak for themselves.
which adjusts the sensitivity of the steering according to the
The SEAT Leon CUPRA is available now at dealerships.
situation. Another important element in the CUPRA 300’s power train is the hydralic Haldex VAQ locking differential, which means power is divided actively and electronically over the wheels. It analyses each tire’s grip and can even direct all power to one wheel if necessary in extreme cases. Prefer not to have all that? That’s not an issue at all. As a driver
Maximum speed 250 km/h | Engine 2.0 TSI (221kW/300hp) | Starting price (incl. MRB and VAT) €41,250
you can simply set the car’s behaviour with the CUPRA Drive Profile. Furthermore there are five driving modes: Comfort, Sport, Eco, Individual and CUPRA. For CUPRA, the gas pedal, gearbox, DDC, the Progressive Steering System and the locking differential all respond quickly and effectively.
That’s not the end of it, because just like all other Leonseries, the CUPRA 300 is shipped with a whole slew of new technology and features. It’s got Cruise Control, Media System Plus with an 8 inch colour touch screen, better lighting thanks to its Full LED-headlights with integrated
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