2014 Seat Leon Cupra - Which? first drive

[@pero727]

Unlike the GTI, the Cupra has full LED headlights, 18" wheels, leather upholstery, DCC Adaptive Chassis Control, folding mirrors and rain sensors AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT.

[@javiergarciapolo8994]

I'm proud to be spanish! SEAT LEON is a perfect car!!!

[@dr.takahashi]

Great video! I was on the market for a hot hatch and this video lead me to the Cupra, and I have just acquired one.. So thanks for the insight on the car !

[@delboy2596]

Way better looking than the Golf.

[@stephenmacdonald76]

Well I think for the first time seat has kept up with the golf in interior quality so its definitely worth considering now

[@BenzinioB]

I don't know about what car you need... but definitely new hear style would be great ;)

[@tommyRfrancis]

1 wrong letter joke fail ;-)

[@ACS607]

My money would go on the Leon Cupra. Yes, the GTI has the badge (VW, to those who are a badge snobs) and the quality interior, however, the Leon has the looks, the power, excellent standard kit and is not far behind in quality. Infact Looking at the interior in the video, i wouldn't be disappointed in anyway shape or form even when comparing the two. I know the GTI was a legend in the 80's, but over the years it has slowly been diluting and to me, it feels too clinical and obvious (almost like it's a trim level now).

[@nielsboex]

Since when is a Golf GTI premium? Apart from the price tag.

[@bmwmsport11]

so if this car shares it basics with the VW GTI(its not called the Golf GTI in the US), it means this car can be imported to the US pretty easily? the seat leon cupra looks nice. way too many people own GTIs here in the US.

[@sparrowlt]

The problem is if SEAT wants or can aford to sell the Cupra in the US .. the Golf is sold there as the GTI but thats because VW has a well stablised and running dealership network wich SEAT has not and US doesnt care that its the same car.. they have to pay heavy homologations and regulations for import cars.. the only way for SEAT to sell the Cupra in the US would be to fully stablish there with the rest of the range and sell enought so the dealership network can work.. and its a pretty big bet for a brand most US customers probably have not even eard about

[@bighands69]

A second hand Porsche Cayman or a Boxer could easily be bought for less than one of these brand new.

[@ivanveta9813]

Great Video, awesome review, made my decision to go with the Leon.

[@bearbear807]

I think this is better than gti because it had a proper traditional handbrake!

[@robbflynn4325]

ive got a 2013 leon fr tdi 184, £20 per year tax, 50 mpg and plenty fast enough

[@sweetdreams1DIAM0ND]

both cars are good for the price they are reasonable, the GTI has 3 in one line separate led fog lights + german quality + I see more people having their golf cars for 10+ years but not this one.

[@martingonzalez7930]

Return in The king

[@SrgjanLDTeam]

ahaha i wont compare golf gti and the leon cupra .. since i know the result... leon cupra is faster, less expensive, better looking.. simply better in everything...... the designers of golf are idiotic making every car look almost the same... anyway... outta here..

[@VR6Boki]

I will take Cupra over Golf GTI P. Cupra looks better, it's faster, and most important, you can turn ESP OFF, what you can't do in Golf GTI.

[@VailiyNikon]

Brilliant review. Thank you.

[@ThatBrownBoy96]

You cant compare the new cupra to the gti, it has 80 more bhp. It should be compared to the audi s3 or the golf R!

[@lukehoward75]

Good review,I love my Leon😁

[@revyxz]

No offence but you do have an exceptional haircut Paul... I've seen a lot worse though ;) ! This car looks amazing. Thanks for the clear review! I might actually try it.

[@soijiro666]

Better than Genesis?

[@danielreeve7919]

I just bought 280 Cupar for £23,500. Bargain and brand new ;)

[@ATeamPerformanceCupraStage2]

The best hot hatch :)

[@Mquashie007]

where can I find the soundtrack that is played at the beginning of this review??

[@donemoretimed]

what most people forget: try to sell a used cupra, and then try to sell a used gti and you will see you'd better go with the golf

[@reppinatcbms]

this did not age well

[@ivanquintero7505]

Como sabes en España se conduce por la derecha, podrías haber matado a alguien en el minuto 4:40 tienes doble continua en una curva cerrada y vas por la izquierda, acuérdate para la próxima es muy peligroso.

[@which]

I'd never considered that when flipping footage... will do in future. If you look close enough you'll see a backwards number plate as well

[@ivanquintero7505]

No si ya lo vi que en general va bien, pero me sorprendió a primera vista verlo así porque es sería muy peligroso hacer algo así, si es cuestión del vídeo, lo acepto y pido perdón si alguien se sintió ofendido. Yo lo único que vi es un coche circulando por una vía española con la calzada por el lado izquierdo y una doble continua en la parte derecha, lo de la matricula no se si mi ordenador es muy malo pero no lo llego a apreciar jaja. Un saludo

[@posro1988]

the fast lane soundtrack?

[@joaosoares3719]

Rob, what about turbo lag?

[@joaosoares3719]

***** Thanks.

[@ArfaouiMarouene]

Nice Intro !

[@BarcaboyRo]

difference is that the Golf GTI i's premium and fun, but seat leon cupra is fun and less premium :D

[@vigda]

there is nothing premium about Golf :) just boring design

[@freerideking14]

and not the fastest fwd production car round the nurburgring... Admit it, seat and skoda now produce better cars than the VW group leader

[@ifox2947]

O Matthews Golf only has longer history...

[@1337Jogi]

Honestly if you want a small premium car, go for the Audi A3/S3/RS3, BMW i135 or Mercedes A250/a45 amg. The GTI is really not all that premium. If you dont have to spend so much money though I would prefer the bigger Coupra with 280HP. There is really no competitor with similar power for that price. In the end it doesnt matter if you buy a Coupra, GTI or A3. They are all from the VW group.

[@davidrobson1413]

...and SEAT is faster and more fun :D

[@CantE8tCheese]

What you need is a proper haircut.

[@bolvo76]

You look like young Vin Diesel......anyway Leon Cupra is great car!

[@joemay5]

might be married, if you can smile with that hair you can smile through anything.

[@norwester7018]

Is this guy serious or did he loose a bet and have to play beauty queen with his little sister??? Either way this is hilarious... best comedy video on KZbin... Pardon me??? ... You say you're seriously trying to "review" cars??? ... AHH {raises eyebrows and backs away slowly}

[@AirGreekDespotas]

1 Why say Golf gti when everybody Knows that Seat is nothing else but a Golf gti engine with a Leon body? Same goes with Skoda.AUDI 2 Car designers are going the wrong side lately.Too much edges and sci-fi lights and shit.I am a lucky owner of the previous Seat Leon 2.0 tfsi with the exact Golf gti engine and the Seat Force full wide bodykit.No edges and shit.Just sexy curves ;) 3 Engineers also have lost it.No one is able to have fun with 260-280 hp in 2 front wheels.Power is lost in the air.Only in a 4 wheel based car so much power is drivable.So please.....manufacturers..stay with the 200 hp in 2 wheels which is more than enough and stay focused on mature buyers.No kid can afford a 2.0 liter 280 power car and must stay that way :)

[@mooncatklubba]

Good review. Plus the reviewer is hot. And ppl having a go at his hair need to get a life, it looks cool. Want a Leon Cupra now haha

[@which]

mooncatklubba Thanks. At least Rob has one fan now.

[@mooncatklubba]

Which? haha no worries!! ;)

[@cunningstunt1035]

The head on him

[@SirPedro100]

none, ill go focus st ... haha

[@Aoocci791]

What's up with your hair

[@which]

your guess is as good as ours. I'm going to go for 'peacocking'

[@Aoocci791]

***** im going for the jedwood look

[@Kacicka999]

well cupra is faster and cheaper and better looking than golf...mmm hard decision.

[@davidrobson1413]

"Clearly I'm not married with kids" ......lol...no shit !

[@leggworld6982]

Doesn't mean coz your married with kids you can't smile!?

[@SakojiXx]

+Daniel Legg u can't if you're married

[@Ivicwit]

horse waggon that's is it, fuj

[@blaadjes25]

Awkward that this guy takes the words Leon and Golf in 1 sentence. Golf is one of the most boring cars to see; as the Leon, well, its just more exciting.

[@LiamS94]

Actually this guy has a good point. If you compare the Golf with the Leon, the Golf's exterior is too "professional looking" and the interior is just uninspiring. Everything is so flat and dull, even the dashboard dials make me want to fall asleep. Literally the only thing that's interesting about the Golf's styling is the golf ball they superglued to the gearstick. The Leon has that sharp, determined and savage look to it, and the interior reflects its sporty style a lot more. If I'm honest, I think SEAT are a more reputable brand for hot hatches rather than the "premium badge" Volkswagens... I see no sportiness in Volkswagen's image. Their cars just look more suited to plain old safe driving. SEAT combines good old Spanish looks with German engineering.

[@bunkaaa8726]

Whats wrong with your head? Is that a hat? Hair?

[@bunkaaa8726]

Low ceiling cars?

[@JuraAlex]

bad car