The Seat Leon ST Cupra R already has a price: € 10,000 more expensive than the 5 doors

Just over a year ago, the Martorell brand put on sale limited edition of the Seat Leon Cupra R in five-door body, that Spain would arrive with 20 units with manual transmission of 6 gears and other units with the change DSG. Now, the company puts on sale the Seat Leon ST Cupra R , that is, the family body with this same finish, although the circulation for the Spanish market is 300 units .

The first and most striking thing a few minutes ago, when the car company has announced the launch of this limited edition for Spain, is the price. In the Seat press release they state that the Seat Leon ST Cupra R is available from a price of 54.606 euros , while the Seat Leon Cupra R (of 5 doors), announced a price a year ago of 44,585 euros for the manual and 46,375 euros for the DSG.

The difference in the starting price is 10,000 euros between both models -8,000 if we match the gearbox- although it is Just say that the Lion ST Cupra R comes with DSG transmission and 4Motion all-wheel drive as standard . In any case, it seems that the price step from one to the other is quite pronounced; even more if we take into account that only 40 units of the Leon Cupra R were going to Spain, while the Leon ST Cupra R will have 300 units.

Leaving aside the price, the Seat Leon ST Cupra R shows the same aggressive appearance that we saw with the compact model. It comes with aerodynamic improvements, elements in carbon fiber in the body, a geometry of the specific direction with greater negative fall and other solutions to improve the dynamic behavior.

Of course, under the hood is the 2.0 TSI engine , which develops 300 CV . As previously mentioned, it comes standard with 7-speed DSG gearbox and the 4Motion all-wheel drive. This set allows you to pass from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds , reaching a top speed of 250 km/h . In case you're wondering, its approved mixed consumption is 7.1 l/100 km. Ride a new exhaust , brakes signed by specialist Brembo and sticky tires Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 mounted on 19-inch wheels . . p>

Regarding the standard equipment, we can highlight the package adaptive suspension and the " Advanced Comfort & Driving Pack ", which incorporates automatic high beam, involuntary lane departure control, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking and traffic signal recognition. It also comes standard with the digital Digital Cockpit dashboard, 8-inch screen navigator on the dashboard, Full Link with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and reversing camera.

To finish off the interior, there is no missing a steering wheel and the knob of the gear lever covered in Alcantara , to improve grip. The seats are bucket type, and have heating and the inscription Cupra, being also upholstered in Alcantara. Finally, bring panoramic roof with darkened glass.