SEAT Leon may be a few months away from meeting its successor, however, that hasn't stopped the CUPRA to get down to work and present Leon CUPRA R ST , a special edition of the Spanish model that presents itself with aesthetic and technical alterations.
Will it be the last of the CUPRA to carry the SEAT symbol? Very likely…
In technical terms, the only changes made by CUPRA come from the new front axle settings — it changed the angle of the negative camber by 2°, as it does on the rear axle. The braking is in charge of a Brembo system.
In mechanical terms, the Leon CUPRA R ST continues to use the 2.0 TSI 300 hp combined with the 4Drive system and the seven-speed DSG gearbox. This allows the Spanish model to reach 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9s and reach 250 km/h of top speed.
It's in the details that the difference lies.
The Leon CUPRA R ST's exterior highlights the adoption of new side air intakes in copper tone and the extensive use of carbon fiber — front spoiler, new rear wing, exterior mirrors, side skirts and the rear diffuser. Available in four colors, the Leon CUPRA R ST features 19” copper wheels.
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Inside, CUPRA bet on copper-tone applications that appear on the ventilation outlets, center console, logo placed on the steering wheel and on the stitching of the seats and steering wheel. Speaking of the steering wheel, both this and the gearbox handle are covered in Alcantara. Also inside the Leon CUPRA R ST, highlight the 8” screen and the baquet-style seats.
With deliveries scheduled to start in March , the Leon CUPRA R ST offers systems such as the Keyless keyless entry, rear camera or the Connectivity Box charging system as standard.
Will it be the last of the CUPRA to carry the SEAT symbol? Very likely…