all-new CUPRA Leon Sportstourer e-HYBRID FULL REVIEW 2021

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[@wdt4861]

Full HD full screen and full length let's go

[@autogefuehl]

way to go!

[@87sandyD]

And full cringe 🙃

[@autogefuehl]

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[@jannikk6556]

I own a car identical to the one reviewed, and fortunately the horrible fake sound can be permanently deactivated. You can choose to operate the vehicle only in the “Individual” driving mode, where you can deactivate the fake sound, or you can like me disconnect the speaker/vibrator, that makes the fake engine sound. It is located just in front of the windscreen, under the plastic cover. This also applies for the Octavia RS iV and Golf GTE, I and D.

[@riolux]

Thanks for the tip!

[@jesper463]

Just like to point out, the sound is only present in the Cupra mode. And honestly it’s not very intrusive unless you have the gearbox in S mode. At least that’s how it works in my Formentor 310 AWD. But sure, it fits my car more since it actually has some power 🤪

[@gandyhyoga6942]

First question: was it hard to remove? Did you do it on your own? I'm planning to buy the car in the near future (benefits are quite huge here in Italy, considering the incentives the state gives for buying hybrid/electric..and I still have a lot of power under the wheels), but I really hate the sound. Second question: phisically removing it or deactivating it from the screen is exactly the same? If yes, what's the point of removing it? Not a critic, just asking :D

[@jannikk6556]

@@jesper463 Actually, the sound is present in both Cupra and Sport modes.

[@linusvive8488]

@@jesper463 400 Nm in both :) But if that's the case, then i think I could live without going to Cupra mode.

[@YYYPPP434]

when germans say they don‘t drive fast, they are actually driving at 150kph...

[@autogefuehl]

=)

[@value4life471]

Just what I thought 😁

[@Sveaisland]

🤣🤣

[@andrekleyn727]

In general, beautiful inside and outside design. Good features. Solid driving experience. Extra practical with longer body. Something I would love to have. Solid review Thomas 👍🏻🥂

[@autonewstv86]

It looks like an gaming thing for pc gamers, especialy the badge

[@BrateTebra123]

It looks cheap to be honest ...

[@reddevilunited77]

Beautiful car, but the fake exhausts are totally unnecessary.

[@hiiiofficial8306]

Atleast it sounds decent

[@legoengineergaming7279]

Thanks for this good review. I ordered my car 2 days ago and have been watching this video like 15 times already. :) My car is supposed to arrive in November so this will be the longest 6 months of my life! Meanwhile I'll be increasing the view count little bit more! :D

[@autogefuehl]

Awesome 😎 enjoy!!

[@newmabreu96]

Does it take around 6 months to order a new one from the dealership?

[@veli-mattikantanen8555]

​@@newmabreu96 I ordered mine on May 2022 and originally they gave the 6 months time for me to get it but it took 13 months! Don't know what the situation is atm..

[@DerLudger98]

Test drove it some days ago, im flashed and hyped for my leon (without st) commin this summer. I muß say, I like the sound Generator, because it really give u some emotions. And if i want silence, like driving long road, I always can turn it off by profile... u know, its perfect for everybody. I dont think you can critizise the sound or Power in the Internet if you didnt drove it, u know

[@ShitpommfritFraz]

Getting one next month! Perfect for my daily commute without being boring! Best plug in hybrid according to me!

[@benbroeckx1905]

How is it do you like it?

[@ShitpommfritFraz]

@@benbroeckx1905 Alot changes in a year. I have switched to electric (MG Marvel R Performance). I went from charging all the time, wherever i go to only charging twice a week. Still in my opinion the best plugin hybrid, but just go full electric is my recommendation. Dont bother with plugin hybrids.

[@benbroeckx1905]

@@ShitpommfritFraz sadly i cant choose. Its business car. I hope i Will like it i get it Between feb and june 2023. Cupra leon ST

[@benbroeckx1905]

@@ShitpommfritFraz i wont be able to charge it a lot tho. I live in an appartement with No charging ports. But i can charge at work or moms place. Right now i have a VW polo 1.6tdi 2011 so i guess the cupra Will be a huge change

[@alexadorexa]

It’s a thing of beauty. Love the matching copper everywhere 😍

[@factsaroundtheworld123]

Greetings from Finland! I am looking at buying a cupra Leon plug-in hybrid, but am torn between the hatch and estate. After watching this fabulous video, the estate is the one for me. tomorrow I am viewing a hatch, and Friday the estate (which is the same spec as the one you drove). Hybrid makes sense here in terms of cheaper to buy, cheaper running costs, etc.

[@autogefuehl]

best greetings! Enjoy your test rides :)

[@alfonsodriver1324]

Great to see you back Thomas! And great Review as always. Many thanks. Not sure I could live everyday with the firm ride of that car on the UK's torn up Public Roads. Yes, agree Thomas, at approx 32:45 you demonstrated that those centre displays are very distracting - lucky you're a good driver; but not so good for untrained drivers! And you felt more at home in the previous generation... interesting.

[@autogefuehl]

thanks m8! Yeah indeed 19" is just too too large for comfort on this one

[@sgr995]

Could you please make a video how to drive a hybrid card more efficiently. Could you elaborate more into the driving and fuel economy in a future video?

[@clark5583]

Taking delivery in February. Supposedly. A big experiment for me: Plug-in-hybrid, BAFA, Kombi, leasing. Everything is new.

[@mititelualexandrusamuel4311]

You're gonna love the space in the combi, I have an octavia combi and I've moved a full apartment in one trip (without furniture).

[@clark5583]

@@mititelualexandrusamuel4311 honestly, i only took kombi to offset the loss of space due to batteries and fuel tank relocation. Think, it's around a 100l loss in a hatchback and u gain back those 100l by getting a kombi. 🤔

[@autogefuehl]

enjoy!

[@DanRyzESPUK]

Look around tips to drive with plugin hybrids (hint: maximise the use of your battery and avoid draining it so you drive on pure combustion mode).

[@clark5583]

@@DanRyzESPUK yup, all of the above. I'm planning to charge it too, unlike some youtubers. Funny thing is: electricity became sooo expensive recently, that i'm not sure i will save any money at all. But again, it's not always about money, right? I'm paying for experiences here.

[@ScenesThroughTravels]

It does look longer and wider Thomas , Fantastic review so glad to see you guys

[@alber.a1232]

Nice. A lot of value for money 👌🏻

[@dragospahontu]

It's a bit noisier than the other VAG cars.

[@TillOverHill]

16:39 The artificial sound is definitely annoying. Not one person without interest in cars would buy this very vehicle. And a person with interest in cars wouldn't buy a 1.4 inline 4 if they wanted that much noise within the car... My initial thoughts at 15:33 were in hope that the noise was artificial. I hope there is an option within the menu to disable that, otherwise I'd go as far to disable it electronically. It's just unnecessary. A high speed cruise in silence is more valuable for such a car.

[@hermannmatthes3221]

you can disable it.

[@jesper463]

Again, it’s only present in Cupra mode. And not very intrusive in my opinion, unless gearbox is in S mode.

[@Buddybutch]

I ordered the CUPRA Leon Sportstourer e-HYBRID in red. Very good video

[@AlexNegroiu]

Good review guys, as always! Thanks for this! The car's nice overall, however, as Thomas said in the review, they went too far with the fake engine sound. To me that sounded like a V8... But when you think that under the hood you have an inline 4, 1.4 liter... It's kind of disappointing. I get it that Cupra wants to be the sportier branch of Seat, but hey, it's a hybrid under the hood not a 4L V8, you know. And over-exaggerated engine sounds are also plaguing other car makers, not just Seat (sorry, Cupra). BMW M2 with Lambo V10 noise, anyone? :) And my choice would actually be the Cupra ST, petrol engine, AWD. Cheers!

[@autogefuehl]

cheers Alex!

[@KGplays_]

You can turn that engine noise off

I do think that charging on board makes more sense than just to have electric driving in zero emission zones. Recently, I always charge a bit before I arrive at the destination when I'm on holiday, so that I can avoid cold starts when I want to move around a bit on short distances. Besides that, driving electric in town is just more pleasent. The penalty in overall consumption I find negligible.

[@MrGrig73]

how do you change in electric mode (31:25 min) from the lever or buttons from central console ? (I saw you did not touch the screen).

[@Cernold]

Cupra was supposed to be sporty branch, yet this is just seat with different badge. This hybrid is for leaon, not for cupra

[@fachadolid3030]

I didnt know there was seat formentor, now pick up your fail lol

[@jessedc89]

Nice video as usual. You guys are making the short list in the search for a new car easier, put the final pick harder. (cupra leon ST, Skodia Octavia Combi RS, VW Tiguan or Cupra Formentor all PHEV). Hopefully you do the full review of the last one in the near future.

[@amineboudebza1325]

@9:05 Trance forever with Thomas

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[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

Autogefühl at it again. Perfect content. 🤗

[@autogefuehl]

happy new year!

[@urosvranic4930]

Previous model looks much much better. Only thing I like more is new gearshifter look.

[@zz1x3r68pk3xxx]

For me they lost their identity with this Cupra branding and looks way more generic now than before.

[@brickm8dk336]

Any chance you will be able to test drive the new Ford Mustang Mach-e? Would also love to see a test of Skoda Enyaq when possible :-). I always turn to this channel for in-depth reviews, you are by far the most detailoriented channel on YT.

[@alber.a1232]

Gotta LOVE this SPORTY WAGONS👌🏻

[@mschopm-]

Great car, but they forgot to lower it with decent springs. Come on Cupra!

[@yannickhof]

I think its because of the battery

[@autogefuehl]

due to PHEV version

[@tom1161]

Anyone else not particularly like the new styling? It's not necessarily bad but seems very generic to me. Also noticed with my Golf GTE what you said about it spinning the wheels quite often at low speeds because of the torque.

[@clark5583]

Think, i prefer it more than the previous gen. And it's the opposite for the golf.

[@dragospahontu]

@@clark5583 maybe Toyota is nicer

[@riolux]

I'm seriously thinking of leasing a Cupra Leon. The copper stuff and the logo are a bit corny but I think it looks good in black. I'm aware it's not a sporty car, but because it's a hybrid the taxes are so much lower. I prefer the Skoda Octavia iV but it's a lot more expensive. And the iV RS is even more expensive and can't be fitted with a tow bar.

[@billx4266]

Where is the time when manufacturers bring out beautiful cars, those days are gone

[@Psychoticisownage]

Waiting for mine that's due to arrive in february, i went with the hybrid to save some money compared to my old 2020 leon cupra ST 4drive :D

[@vd8642]

I think that’s quite okay! Good review thx

[@dinuyoro]

hey , good to see you in 2021! this is a great car but i am waiting for the new Dacia Sandero Stepway 2021 review .

[@DaleSteel]

Said nobody ever

[@autogefuehl]

happy new year!

[@DejiFadahunsi1]

The Cupra Leon looks good, very dynamic looks

[@PawelR23]

That was long 2 weeks without any new review Thomas. I was worried :)

[@mccleaf724]

Yeah...me too.

[@autogefuehl]

we're back!

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

8:48 The bread cover still lives on, I see! 😂 Saw this even in the review of the Hyacinth Red Mercedes-Benz GLE. Wow. Time flies. That cover is older than Coronavirus. 😂

[@autogefuehl]

hahah =)

[@autogefuehl]

actually I renewed it at some point hehe

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

@@autogefuehl Hehe. Good to know. 🤗

[@MrNisipeanu]

Just ordered the octavia RS 2.0 tsi sedan with manual transmission. I love it more than cupra and the golf which is too small

[@mendistudio]

Good choice, also better looking than the other two. Enjoy

[@mamba101]

As a cupra fan, you've made the right choice. New octavia is definitely the best of the bunch for price/attractiveness

[@autogefuehl]

enjoy!

[@Donphilipe2]

I would pick the Leon ST with 4wheel drive.

[@hiiiofficial8306]

Agreed

[@fazanofazano7683]

Always a 'KICK ASS' review by Thomas!

[@autogefuehl]

[@neilep7359]

Fantastic review Thomas, as ever (we won’t compare to the U.K. reviews!) Well, having driven the Leon and Octy PHEV, this is just about as comfy. I come from a Mk3 so this feels familiar, maybe to similar? But more supple and grown up. The electric boost of torque is great, more rear legroom for the kids when not working (compared to Mk3) and overall better looking than the Octy makes this a good choice. Being a work lease car, really it’s a no brainier to chose this over a FR or Xcellence PHEV. It’s the batteries that cost, so I might as well choose with my heart just a couple of extra quid a month - I will never be able to afford this on my own, but if my lease car must be ULEV and I have no driveway to charge a full EV, this costs no more than a regular Leon/Octy. Shame the Formentor boot was just a little too small for family holidays as it looks soo great, especially the rear 3/4s view. Mmmm! 🤣

[@autogefuehl]

cheers! yep octavia phev is similar :)

[@JC-wr2tp]

Looking at the last of the Seat Cupra R ST 4 Drives .....I would love to hear your thoughts on that particular car over and above the new Cupra Leon. Use my car for business travel and currently drive a VW Passat 190 R-Line, comfortable but boring. I want something exciting and comfortable and still practical. Will the Seat tick all the boxes? Thanks

[@TheP05tm4n]

Talla 2XLC. Nice! Thomas, do you have a Spotify playlist?

[@autogefuehl]

hehe gotta work on that =)

[@vestervester9402]

Hi. Can you make Full Review on Mercedes CLA 250 e coupé plug-in hybrid?

[@20cent84]

The sound playing through the speakers in Cupra mode is awful. I would rapidly have a headache. I hope it can be supressed.

[@Seid108]

As always great review. I have dilema . My work place is around 25km from home so I would like to buy hybrid and drive only e to work and back. I can install charger in my garage. So my question is Cupra Leon ST or Octavia RS? What do you think which hybrid should I buy or maybe even skip hybrid and go to diesel?

[@kristiandelinde1309]

spare your money and go with the Cupra. The skoda is the same car, but diffrent logo. Plus skoda will charge you much higher compared to the Cupra. So i think its all about Choise of logo, are you willing to Pay extra just to call it a Skoda rs ?

[@joerihoste2524]

@@kristiandelinde1309 Skoda has more options and functionalities too. My sister has the Octavia IV RS, I have ordered the Cupra Leon ST PHEV. I've picked the Cupra because I was not willing to pay for an umbrella in the door, an usb at the mirror, adjustable seatbelts... But if you think these options are worth the extra price and you are willing to pay but are not necessary, the choise is difficult.

[@ZekeMagnum]

470l boot space for the e-hybrid. had hope it had just some more. petrol version has, what, a 620l one?

[@JP-hb4mv]

Looks beautiful i think, nice way to stand out from other vw model

[@sebastianat556]

@Autogefühl why does apple carplay look so much better as in the Leon ST models? was there an update on the infotainment or is it just in the new Cupra this much bigger? Thank you and thumps up for this video!

[@RonTamondong]

The Cupra logo reminds of the Pontiac logo. I prefer the wagon version of these cars.

[@j.r.3664]

Happy new year! Nice car, but I think I will wait for the 310 HP version to be available

[@autogefuehl]

happy new year! we ll keep u updated :)

[@erics.3931]

The Cupra is far cheaper than the Skoda and looks much better than the VW. Also lease rates are incredibly low for the Cupra. Got the exact same version like this one here in the video and it’s at around 200€ per month. So if you want to go for the best deal, take the Cupra 👍 Nice content by the way 👍

[@AlexisDelatolas]

200euros per month to lease the Cupra Leon? That doesn't sound right...

[@erics.3931]

@@AlexisDelatolas and it’s not even the hatchback but the estate wagon 🤷‍♂️ lucky me

[@AlexisDelatolas]

@@erics.3931 insane, will done!

[@joppevankouwen]

You are actually amazing in reviewing cars. Have you also done the Cupra Formentor E-Hybrid?

[@autogefuehl]

Got this one on the Formentor: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZPJcoR_mZKkers

[@autogefuehl]

And this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZOap5KJfbtofLs

[@joppevankouwen]

@@autogefuehl thank you😱🔥

[@arsialem874]

Is that good for Bergfahr in winter?

[@RC2999]

Hope you'll get an El Born soon!

[@autogefuehl]

happy new year! we ll keep u updated :)

[@mjcapo1]

It would be cool if they put price of the model they tested in description.

[@hermannmatthes3221]

I bought a very well equipped Cupra Leon Sportstourer. List price incl. transfer was a bit over 45,000€, I paid 31,100€ at a Seat dealer in Saxony (whereby the government purchase premium of 4.500€ is already taken into account).

[@mjcapo1]

@@hermannmatthes3221 That's an amazing price. Congrats on new car. It really looks amazing.

[@autogefuehl]

39.000 Euro entry, 47.000 fully equipped test vehicle

[@qwerty1234-l8r]

Great review as always. I do like it, but I have a choice between this and the Mercedes CLA 250e Shooting Brake, maybe the classy look inside and out of the Merc might swing it. I am torn between them.

[@autogefuehl]

Cheers! Seen our CLA review?

[@Chris-go7ge]

Do they not offer a fast Cupra anymore? Thought that was the idea behind the Cupra brand may as well get the FR seat leon estate now 😔

[@autogefuehl]

They do

[@ZekeMagnum]

estate version has a 310hp 4wd 0-100km in 4.9 sec.

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

Oh, I notice the thumbnails from some older videos like with the BMW X3 PHEV ave changed back to the default style. 🤔😢

[@ME-tt3gc]

It sounds like a v8 muscle car, very low and grumbly. As you said, at least they could do the artificial sound in a way that fits the car's personality.

[@hiiiofficial8306]

Vr6 noise would’ve been better

[@leojames1989]

The bronze look is nice

[@angrycupra8636]

Think i'll be keeping my 2016 400 bhp 280 cupra st ...

[@kallestofeles]

Hey AG team. Will you also do a take on the Cupra ST 310HP 4drive?

[@autogefuehl]

sure, soon we ll do 300 hp hatch

[@madant7777]

I find the older one better looking, this one is too tame generally, not just the Cupra version. Too bad for the last Leon, they could have made a better effort for the end.

[@woodstocknun]

did anyone ask for a Cupra brand from SEAT/VW? I do not understand how they are going to sell these with all the competition.

[@Hobo2020]

Mein Favorit ist dieser ST. Wenn das "Knattern" im Cupra-Mode nicht wäre.

[@eduardobarrera1598]

Good car but like you said the real cupra is the one with the petrol engine . I hope you can make a new video with petrol one

[@fredriksandberg7204]

Are you sure the steeringwheel is capacitive in this model?

[@autogefuehl]

The Seat Leon definitely is when you have travel assist. But somehow I also realized while driving a longer time now, that this steering doenst seem to react to it. Might be a thing of the sports steering wheel. I ll investigate.

[@autogefuehl]

I did ask. It does have the capacitive steering wheel. Though I wondered myself it didnt make the impression

[@fredriksandberg7204]

Thank you for checking, keep up the good work, I really enjoy watching your reviews!

[@RichardGrahamIT]

Around 33 mins you talk about voice control. My disappointment with the voice control system (in a SEAT ST rather than a CUPRA SP specifically) is that it is limited to controlling temperature or navigation. You can't, for example, control driver assistance system settings or even change the ambient colour lighting settings. Voice control is only going to be significantly advantageous if you can control driving functions via voice and avoid looking away from the road to an interface to touch a screen.

[@autogefuehl]

Agree

[@jonpetter8921]

Clean interior like other VAG models.

[@dragospahontu]

Maybe Corolla is better

[@Mihailo_556]

those fake exhaust makes me cry.

[@chandrachurniyogi8394]

what's that buffering sound everytime you accelerate the Leon??? and no, it's not the artificial created engine note, it's something else which is clearly audible on the video!!!

[@jesper463]

Yes, it’s the artificial sound, however the camera microphone does not really make it sound like it does irl.

[@systemfails]

Love it

[@ArtcoPhotography]

Happy new year guys. Wishing you nothing but the best of 2021. And most importantly Heath.

[@andrejm77]

My next car... just a bit more time

[@_b_k]

Well done 👍 I wonder if it has the same software problems as Volkswagen Golf 8 ...😈

[@dragospahontu]

Yes

[@autogefuehl]

Yes.

[@dragospahontu]

Volkswagen has heard you and they won't release another car until they figure out this system

[@_b_k]

@@dragospahontu ofc 🤣👍

[@dragospahontu]

@@_b_k yup, it's not their fault. It's the suppliers fault, but ofcourse VOLKSWAGEN chose the supplier.

[@borisdemelo]

Fake engine noise sounded like a diesel train when you floored it on the autobahn.

[@tomski7328]

I heard it's just "RS" not "VRS"

[@Dalique89]

Sorry but cupra killed the cupra with this version.. and to top it off.. the horrrible spacey sound.. it sounds like max 3000rpm.. yugh and no 300hp version for NL =(. Great review as always!

[@trickystitch]

At 80kph is sounded like a low reving diesel but that could just be my Mac. Didn't sound good though.

[@wigerup]

why not have 18" wheels insted of 19"?????

[@matt_storm]

Cupra stands for "Cup Racing"...I don't know how fake-exhausts, generated sound and a questionable hybrid-system fit in there. For me this brand is kind of unnecessary and unauthentic. As Part of seat it's a good addition to the lineup but the "concept" of Cupra isn't very substantial.

[@kentech1179]

Exactly!

[@pietvelkens219]

True, Cupra really took a step back. New management or something? Feels like they took a step in a very wrong direction.

[@dragospahontu]

A lot of performance for just a 1.4L

[@pkplayer358]

Looks like a fricking suv. Why is it so high up it's legs???

[@mirzaarslan6426]

Nice car

[@lastnamefirstname520]

Nope, as an 5F Cupra ST R owner I say, no, this is just not cutting it...

[@adrianchiu8415]

Yeah i had a 5f cupra st 300 and totally agree. No hybrid or lesser engines should have the cupra badge. Like the formentor why is there even a 1.5tsi option.

[@Corcioch]

So the new Cupra is not really a Cupra. Its stance is too high, its engine is not the same either. If you want what a Cupra is supposed to be then the 2019 ST 300 4Drive is a better idea if you can find a used one with low mileage.

[@Dalique89]

Oh and if your battery runs out of juice.. you have an cupra with 150ps 😂👍🏻

[@traxions]

I’m waiting for the new Citroën C4 test

[@iLuke7]

The only question is: How long will the construction side will still be there for the assistant systems test? And what will happen afterwards? ;-)

[@fachadolid3030]

Cupra the spanish brand 🔥

[@woodstocknun]

a sporty volkswagen hybrid that isnt a volkswagen and that we should pretend isnt a SEAT either.. whats going on here?

[@IXtremos666]

You are right about the sound effects on this car, sounds too fake. These almost are sounds of jaguar f-type. 🙄

[@uzzija]

Fake exhausts on a Cupra car, thats just ridiculous.. i might be interrested in this car, but those exhausts are a big downside :(

[@artbmw]

For me, Skoda Octavia RS

[@dragospahontu]

It seems quieter than Seat

[@robi_e39]

Nothing can excuse fake exhausts... I am for example a huge AMG fanboy despite loving BMWs, but these fake exhausts they put on AMGs are just ridiculous :/

[@hermannmatthes3221]

The car is a plug-in hybrid station wagon, not a sports car. Totally useless for an AMG fanboy.

[@robi_e39]

@@hermannmatthes3221 I owned a leon 290 (2017), I like a lot of brands and I am not biased. I just made an example for fake exhausts, I could go on with Audi, Ferrari, Seat, VW and so on... so what exactly are you trying to tell me? That I shouldn't comment on something that "isn't meant for me"?

[@PaulTC97]

I prefer the 300hp petrol version because I don't want to be carrying dead weight when the batteries are not fully charged and can't provide all the electric power. These type of hybrids are made just to comply with emission regulations but they are not sporty cars. When the battery range decreases the performance decreases too. As a car enthusiast I hate these types of cars. You end up wasting more fuel due to the +250kg of extra weight and theres more stuff that can go wrong. But people who don't know nothing about cars fall for these marketing tricks ("hybrid sportiness"). It's impossible to mix real performance with hybrid technology. I'd rather buy a used Prius as a city car and then a Mini JCW or Clio RS just to have fun. Or a used Golf R kombi instead of this Seat.

[@daviddegea920]

It all depends on the way each driver use their cars. I think this car is an excellent option for some people, clearly not for everyone. Fortunately there's plenty to choose from.

[@clark5583]

Imagine everyone driving in a city purely electric with that car: quiet and clean. Yes, ideally u need to charge it, but u gain energy with recurperation. In a city scenario it will be cheaper to run. U can heat up/cool down the car remotely. Cannot do the same with 300 or 30000 hp pure ICE engine. And it's not 250+kg, it's around 160kg. So, 2 adults. I am a car enthusiast who drives pure hot hatches as daily and I made a choice to get that car now exactly for those reasons, not to comply with some regulations. Let's be honest, with 310hp all wheel drive cupra u ARE still carrying dead weight of those hp and all wheel drive, cuz most of the time ur car will drive in 100-150hp range only through front wheels. And it's not always about pure power, it's about power delivery. Instant torque with 245hp can feel much better most of the real world driving time than 800hp with a massive turbo lag.

[@hermannmatthes3221]

@@daviddegea920 For me it is the perfect choice. I like the design extremely well. I drive almost only short distances, charge only at home (40% via my own PV system, the rest is green electricity), occasionally need a large cargo volume or the trailer hitch for a bike rack or trailer. And when I do have to get on the highway, I also like to drive a little faster. I ordered it last month (a bit over 45,000€ list price, I have to pay 31,100€), delivery is expected in June.

[@dragospahontu]

@@clark5583 what about the Toyota Camry? Maybe it's better.

[@clark5583]

@@dragospahontu if it's not a plug-in car, u don't get money support from the government. With a plug-in u can virtually drive to work(at least) forever and produce zero emissions.