Cupra: Test drive with nippy Spaniards 🎥

THIS IS HOW CAR FUN At the Cupra Track Day with racer Fredy Barth on the Anneau du Rhin, the Leon, Leon R Sportourer ST and Ateca showed what they have under the hood. Depending on the model, up to 300 hp was available. Carlabelle shortly before the start. Her enthusiasm after the first kilometers is hardly [...]

Editorial - October 27, 2019

Carlabelle shortly before the start. Her enthusiasm after the first kilometers can hardly be contained.

Cupra is a brand of Seat Cupra S.A.U., a Martorell-based subsidiary of the Spanish car manufacturer Seat. With the launch of the Cupra brand, all motorsport activities were continued under the new brand at the beginning of 2018. Committed to.

During the fast laps and of course during the breaks, we asked ourselves who these models fit best. Here is our classification in order.

Leon offers sportiness and comfort
With its 290 hp 2.0 TSI engine, the five-door Cupra Leon (from 44,450 Swiss francs, ST station wagon with 300 hp 47,900 Swiss francs) makes every driver's heart beat faster. The Lion is also equipped with necessary technology in the areas of driving assistance, multimedia and connectivity and offers a high level of comfort for everyday use.

Tip: The Cupra Leon is suitable for young or young-at-heart drivers who love sporty cars but do not want to sacrifice comfort.

Leon R Sportourer ST stands for power
Compared to the Cupra Leon, the Cupra Leon R Sportourer ST (from 52,900 Swiss francs) comes with a 7-speed DSG transmission and 4Drive all-wheel drive. Here, too, works a 300 hp engine, which is electronically locked at 250 km/h. The appearance is underlined with various elements in the brand's typical copper tone.

Tip: The Leon R Sportourer is for those drivers who do not want to forego the power of a sports car despite its high utility and family suitability.

Ateca a partner with reliability in everyday life
Cupra's Ateca SUV (from 48,500 Swiss francs) combines elegance and performance. One of the most technically advanced 2-liter TSI gasoline engines on the market with 300 hp and four cylinders allows a rarely experienced driving experience.

The 4Drive all-wheel drive system is designed to guarantee optimum handling of the Ateca regardless of external conditions. Cupra focuses on technology, design and safety. In these areas in particular, the Ateca offers optimum solutions that increase the enjoyment of the car mile after mile.

Tip: The Ateca is for drivers who can't decide between SUV and sporty performance. Thanks to various assistance systems, the Ateca is a reliable companion - and features such as launch control then also allow it to rev up sportily when needed.

And whether the trio is really fun? You can experience that in the Video from and with CARLABELLE.