Cupra Leon 2021 review - better than a Golf GTI Clubsport?!

[@carwow]

2:40 The long-awaited return of the carwow stick of truth 🙌 Have we missed it!?

[@kristians2704]

review the Genesis G80

[@sooofancier]

. I actually missed the Carwow flick-test

[@xoxBrandon]

Yes i kinda did

[@straightbusta2609]

Yesss

[@jacobrev6567]

😯😯😯👍👍👍

[@autonewstv86]

I love the copper accent. It's so refreshing to see a car with non black/chrome accents

[@BubblesTheCat1]

I ❤ Mat's accent.

[@ACRLZ]

@@BubblesTheCat1 which part of England is he from? I still haven’t been able to work it out.

[@BubblesTheCat1]

@@ACRLZ Nah, that's difficult to tell. I'm not even from the UK, or English, but I really like Mat. He's such a friendly bloke, I'm sure we'll get along fine 😊👋👍

[@gaycha6589]

@@ACRLZ I detect midlands.

[@ACRLZ]

@@gaycha6589 that’s what I was thinking. It does resemble that quite a bit

[@clarkeysam]

To be fair, an 8% improvement due to the diffuser sounds incredible!

[@moogle68]

IDK what is wrong with Matt because he is clearly a smart man since he has a Chemistry degree, and yet him and what feels like most other automotive journalists seem to think that if numbers aren't big enough then they don't exist. Like, air is what takes up ALL space that is not occupied by matter, so ANY change in the shape of the physical matter that is a normal bumper design will result in a change to the aerodynamics of the vehicle. A diffuser doesn't have to make 10% or more increase in downforce for it to affect the handling, 1% is just as real as 10%. It may not be as noticeable, but it is just as real. Also, idk what your laws are like in the UK in this regard, but in the US companies can easily be sued for false advertising, so every word that manufacturers use when making claims about a car's performance has to be technically/literally true, otherwise they run the risk of someone finding out and suing them. I'd be surprised if you all don't have something at least somewhat similar over there in the UK.

[@96wlf]

I'm the only one who likes the copper in the Cupras?

[@encoreartz1028]

Me too

[@igo580]

It looks gorgeous

[@marcos1669]

To me it looks like the thing it looks cool now, but it will look awful in 10 years

[@dragospahontu]

@@igo580 yes but it's shitty VAG. Honda is much better and cheaper

[@xIcarus227]

@@dragospahontu agreed with this, current VAG hot hatches just carry too many compromises. They're ergonomic nightmares, they've got the same weak sounding engine yet their prices are ridiculous. Only the Golf R saves some face because it's got way more power than they say, but then again for a few K more you're getting an A45... The only one which has something of its own is the RS3, because that engine is simply a gem.

[@maciejsamet7139]

Props for the Polish connection Matt! Some of the best car reviews for years now and more and more entertaining!

[@dkusnierz]

he needs to work on pronunciation though, it was as bad as this car's infotainment system is. Agree on the reviews, quality stuff

[@3nough229]

pozdro Maciej

[@NotColourful_falcon]

Put this in a drag race against the VW Golf GTI

[@AMR15H]

The Golf GTI is not the right competitor by the way. It should be the Golf R.

[@AMR15H]

Or the “rare” 300hp Golf GTI Clubsport (which is not available in every country weirdly enough)…

[@markbarron8477]

Check out the autoexpress video with Steve sutcliffe. He group tested the vow golf r, gold cs and Cupra 300

[@maciejkoziatek]

@@AMR15H why not? It all comes to spent $, not performance

[@DSCMBOBULTD]

@@AMR15H yes it is. Both are FWD and similar price

[@Feddahi]

10:45 He said: Część, jestem Matthew. Odbyt. Whick means: Hi, I'm Matthew. Anus.

[@datboe6560]

Fantastic

[@gregoriusthewise626]

Just one more word and he would have all the words necessary to basically comunicate in Poland

[@arsenfawkes530]

We should also teach him 'kurwa'. :D

[@michallach2021]

I don't really know, whether he said "odbyt", or "odd bit" as a commentary of his remark about tyres Anyway, that was beautiful, cheers from Poland Mat!

[@gaycha6589]

Accurate then...

[@adrianrohan7854]

i like the fact that u guys review every single type of car not only supercars and stuff. Love ur vids

[@wenzel4138]

Like dairy cars like sanderos and dont hide any thing

[@adrianrohan7854]

@@wenzel4138 yea!!! true

[@MrEronZer0]

Yea, every car except Jaguars...

[@airesjone7721]

Mostly German cars

[@mraihan7400]

Is that what carwow's all about?? Not many people really in the market for an expensive supercars. They rarely review supercars, they do drag race with it a lot.

[@ChiliWorld1]

The airco 'slider' isn't a slider. It's just a touch sensitive button under the red/blue. Not sure why Matt always says it needs to be slided cause just touching works as well and is just fine.

[@patricksandeberg8184]

Best looking "golf" in the Volkswagen Audi group!

[@skeeplays4409]

except for a3, I fully agree with you

[@xIcarus227]

@@skeeplays4409 I personally think they kinda ruined the A3. somehow Audi's new design language works on the A5 for example, but fails miserably on the A3. liked the old one better.

[@califitness6786]

@@xIcarus227 i agree with you mate

[@rlmross]

100% way better than a Golf R or S3

[@patricksandeberg8184]

@@skeeplays4409 Dude you're right! I totally forgot about the new S3 with its Lamborghini inspired styling. That thing looks awesome as well. The normal A3 not so much.

[@lbnewell23]

I don’t know if I’d actually take the gti over this the new cupras look sooo good. Edit: Well I see no reason to pay more for the golf so I’ll take this thanks

[@NicolaBigoni]

Did you take it? How is it going ?

[@GGO89]

I bought my manual Leon Cupra 290 almost 5 years ago and beside being absolutely fun and perfectly reliable, I really don't think there's a cheaper, better alternative.

[@BubblesTheCat1]

There is. The Nissan Sentra

[@Rubeenm]

@@BubblesTheCat1 ugly af

[@GGO89]

@@BubblesTheCat1 I wonder if anyone ever picked it in need for speed underground 2

[@BubblesTheCat1]

@@GGO89 LOL!😃

[@JP_RS6]

I got a 69 plate Cupra 290 with the 7 speed DSG, the golf R in drag but lack of the Haldex AWD (which is FWD 95% of the time any way). I wouldnt say there's no cheaper ways but they're nice looking cars, got a lot of grunt and a lot of untapped potential. You can remap the stock setup to run on 99 octane and gain up to 365HP without compromising the cars reliability, fuel economy when driving normally or drivability. Can't ask for more when you factor in all that!

[@Nexus.Achiles]

Brilliant review, Matt. I like how you talk about the good stuff and not so good stuff. Still a great hot hatch overall. To me, better than the Golf. Then again I've always been a fan of Cupra since I bought my SEAT Leon Cupra R 210 eighteen years ago, and it still runs with 290k km on the clock!

[@alijawad_19]

Mat: Complaints about the logo Also Mat: complaints about not having the logo on engine cover

[@Taystesouth]

Haha, 4:18 'silly badge' (which is in view) 8:18 - 'No logo or anything, super boring' (Not even in view) 😂

[@professormcgorgeous]

Fun Fact: That was Thors stick of truth

[@saidalas7763]

Thiis car is ugly LOTH UGLYOTH THPANIOLETH Oh wait it's German

[@quran_with_maqamat]

More like branch of truth

[@esuaekpo]

@@quran_with_maqamat Perhaps the branch of confession, 😹

[@triciamcintyre4947]

I ended up buying the last of the old shape Leon's because I didn't like the look of the new one and the lack of buttons,got a great bargain.👍

[@bighes100]

I would too

[@amoghhampiholi820]

Never have I fallen in love with any SEAT, but Ig this has had me! Oh and hey Matt and Carwow, still waiting for the JDM trio Drag race!(A80 vs R34 vs RX7)

[@TonyChapman-i3r]

This guy is brilliant... brutally honest. Good stuff!

[@johndavidson3424]

I would prefer Cupra Leon over an Volkswagen Golf GTI or a BMW 128i, if I had to buy an entry level hot hatch.

[@bmurd45]

I can still remember when entry level cars were around 8 to £12,000, now you need to add another 20k to that, crazy!

[@AMR15H]

Same. The BMW 128i looks horrendous by the way. I think I would even prefer the Cupra Léon over an Audi S3.

[@dragospahontu]

@@bmurd45 a Kia CEED GT is one of the cheapest hatchbacks with over 200hp.

[@theAntmotton]

Octavia VRS is 245bhp (same engine and running gear as the GTI) but you can fit all the family in as well as camping gear ;) I love mine! Stage 1 remap and you're at 310bhp!

[@dragospahontu]

@@theAntmotton man it's still only VAG. Look at maniobra de esquiva, VW rolls over whilst Peugeot is stable.

[@NedNew]

5.75 seconds may be for 100 km/h (62 mph). CarWow should adopt the 100km/h (62 mph) tagret as it is the industry standard, not 60mph. This also will avoid any confusion for viewers.

[@PiOfficial]

No

[@SpankeyMcCheeks]

It's strange to say this, but I love the look of a Seat for the first time. Absolutely stunning!

[@ivanmacias9603]

Tbh I find Seats to be more attractive than VWs, even the older ones.

[@nordinmbarki4497]

Cupra 5f also looks amazing.

[@DanRyzESPUK]

A rare case of "go buy it" sentence from Matt! 🤩

[@CupraJB]

Best car/jornalist for me.. Just love your videos.. Much love from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@Jezee213]

God, that paint! any matte paint just has my heart.

[@triplettutorials8334]

In one of the future videos, they will surely include a cupra leon in a drag race!

[@amitprulovify]

Cupra leon vs type r vs megane rs trophy vs club sport

[@MrSquirrel1693]

When he was going through the sport settings his palm was touchig the screen, you can see the clicks. It's not the car it's Matt lol.

[@TheUkdan02]

Matt does this often. Especially with the voice commands. He'll say something then keep talking to the camera and wonder why the system isn't working 😂

[@Alessio-fl9mb]

Can we just take a minute to appreciate the videomaker?

[@guffguffington2565]

No

[@Themindfultravelguy]

Love the review as always! How about the Cupra Formentor VZ5 for a future test?

[@jdj8168]

Seat actually did well with launching cupra imo, they have some good value cars

[@rjuez00]

they actually will replace SEAT, there has been some reports that VAG wants to leave Skoda only as cheap, and then leave CUPRA instead of SEAT as the sporty brand, sort of like an Alfa Romeo. So SEAT will go missing and Spain will suffer because of decreasing factories :(

[@Mr-wh1ny]

@@rjuez00 that's, as you said, a rumor and of course it won't happen lol

[@rjuez00]

@@Mr-wh1ny yes it will, a very important news reporter has some exclusive info about it and its very likely

[@RustyHeartsTOV]

@@rjuez00 they already took it back and seat responded. It was false. Fake information.

[@L8ugh1ngm8n1]

Yeah and no, their first cars was an ugly SUV when it should have been the car that pretty much made their name. When they finally did release that car it arrived as a weaker limp wristed 245 hybrid or an under powered 245 2.0l. So it was slower, uglier and more expensive than the car it replaced and reviews seemed to suggest it didn't drive as well either. It's now finally taken them 2 years to get a car that at least matches the last gen models but still suffers from the fact that it is uglier and more expensive and arguably has a worse interior (at least when it comes to the infotainment and basic control interface)

[@MilchJake]

finally a review from carwow for this car 😍 ive been waiting so long

[@ironshrek88]

Matt said in Polish: Hi, I am Mathew, anus :D

[@sebanow]

Not true.

[@spidershott1]

@@sebanow its true. Maybe not anus but an-us

[@jankosiek]

Yep he said that 😁

[@Tom_Mroz]

I hope he knew that and it was just a joke 😓

[@arteq86]

I thought he said "odd bit" :D

[@HEA77H]

I'm glad to see Groot's arm make an appearance 2:46 🤣

[@منوعاتعالمية-ث9ب]

My life began. My father cut off his leg because of diabetes, after which he died. Then my mother had cancer, and now I am devastated because of my inability to buy a small house that I can provide for my daughter. I can no longer bear more of my mother’s disease on the one hand, and my daughter and I on the other side.😔🙏

[@ankitrawat7660]

I can't wait wait for the drag race between the Cupra and the golf. Come on Mat

[@mikegreig7825]

Autoexpress have done it, spoiler the cupra beat the clubsport and the R....

[@JimboJammy]

Definitely my choice over the mk8 clubsport! Really nice looking car!

[@kiar007]

That car looks sick The matt colour Tbe copper And that side shot Those lines look soooo good

[@piotrkorytowski7865]

10:45 greetings from Poland 😂👋

[@markopazlo]

They've done such a good job with the design of this. Matte blue with copper is 😍

[@leefoster8015]

Graphene grey for me and cheaper

[@ReeceyOMG]

Went to test drive one of these yesterday in the 1.4 e-Hybrid, absolutely phenomenal car

[@ronaldo1987]

This color is beautiful. Also the start button on the well is something very nice that i've never seen. I like it.

[@chris8952]

And both not available in the uk unfortunately neither are the wheels 😒

[@joshbacon8241]

8:38 - _“Because if the Cupra Leon was available with four-wheel-drive, as a hatchback and with 310hp, you’d just have this instead!”_ And Golf R sales would plummet as a result…

[@matthewodonohue5886]

Absolutely love the look of this car will definitely be looking to get a used one in the next 2 years or so this is currently top of my list followed closely by the Audi s3

[@FOertel]

I think the cupra badge looks about 100.000 times better then the seat badge :D and I really like the copper accents Well, the overall design is much better then the Golf right now too, this has character, the Gold is just boring...

[@Aiantaschr]

Honestly this car looks absolutely fabulous in its estate version as well. I see it in Europe everywhere and it's goegeous 😍

[@yuxuanxiao9285]

The day when Carwow uploads the Genesis G80/GV80 reviews will be a good day!

[@anhondacivic6541]

We don't have them in the UK yet but they are planned to go to Britain in June or July

[@st_f0lk582]

as a spanish, im proud of my country in terms of vehicles for the first time

[@GoerkeGesundheit]

Ism‘t it german now? 😉

[@leefoster8015]

Car is 98% german with 2% old Leon looks

[@louisbeerreviews8964]

@ st folk it’s German now

[@Dejanthedj]

⁠@@GoerkeGesundheitnope, Seat is car manufacturer from Spain with it’s headquarters in Martorell, never heard about Seat being German brand! The owner of the company is VW which is from Germany, that does not mean this is German brand, Skoda is under VW too and is not German either, it’s Czech brand. Your thinking makes Volvo a chinese brand, Land Rover indian and Opel french, can you see how wrong you are?

[@OriginalPuro]

I think it looks nice and I bet it will attract a younger crowd, which is their goal after all. The "silly badge" looks cool.

[@deniz9193]

Did nobody noticed?? When you put the car in Sport Mode, the Ambient light will change to Red!! That is great attention to Details. Well done seat

[@Irysuwu]

I honestly want this car, it’s perfect for me. I just wish it was cheaper 😂

[@reegaeffendi]

Who doesn't???

[@huawafabe]

The shitty infotainment system is a dealbreaker for me

[@pimkeller4385]

I have that with the LaFerrari

[@Irysuwu]

@@huawafabe It’s better than the one we used to have in the 2014-2015 Rav4, it was so slow.

[@huawafabe]

@@Irysuwu that was still the beginning of touch screens in cars. In 2021 I expect something else. The cheapest smartphones under 50 bucks have better responsiveness

[@flipboi952]

The blue bronze combo is looking good.

[@Chilipimmel]

Get my Cupra in August. I can’t wait. :)

[@mirkomarjanovic3234]

This and the Mazda 3 are the best looking hatchbacks right now. Simply gorgeous.

[@xolaruxo]

VW: *makes a revolutionary hot hatch SEAT: *hold my Cupra

[@jammybdee]

I think most ppl understand the difference between seat and cupra now, thanks for another reminder

[@jaksamadera4421]

Im waiting for the time when matt will do a great trip to Poland in his maluch (fiat)

[@saidalas7763]

Driving a car with a sat nav that only goes to Poland Jeremy Clarkson.

[@riccardosartori3822]

Fun fact: CupRa stands for cup racing but Cuprum is the Latin name for copper which is why the badges are copper colored ( Cuprum might be the origin behind the name Cyprus because there were copper mines on the island during roman times)

[@rg6982]

I love loveeee this Leon, by far one of the best looking hatches in the market

[@p.t.3726]

I own a standart Golf but if I wanted a hot hatch I would go with this Cupra rather than Golf, I like the look of it more.

[@karloskirskirr6244]

Thanks for the Polish inset mr. Watson, that means a lot

[@jepetin6639]

Anus

[@moflexmusicinc.6060]

I wish these companies like seat, Peugeot, Renault , Citroen ect would be offered in the us market … there really fun cars to drive with loads of unbelievable features at a reasonable price … I had the pleasure to drive a few of them when I was in France

[@dang3r_2jz]

Carwow stick of truth has grown a lot in these days.

[@benmtg_]

1:26 the fact that they used the classic zombie noise from minecraft! i love the editors

[@simondarrie666]

Nicer than the golf by miles , when you going head to head with the gti

[@orihefzi4411]

Finally, a review on this amazing car

[@Rogersung]

I would love to see Curpra Leon vs Audi S3 vs Golf GTI vs Skoda Octivia RS. It would be interesting to see how each brand in the VAG Group tweak things differently

[@przemysawciszewski2663]

Cześć Matt :-) You made my day, mate!! All best for You from Poland :-)

[@aaron_2327]

Unique styling and something a bit different. Very good performance too, I’d get one if I was looking for a hot hatch.

[@mattsamuels3607]

I prefer the DSG. Might lose a bit of involvement but you gain performance. Also gives VW/Audi group a chance to make the DQ gearboxes robust!

[@hernigomez]

That cars look so good, better than vw or audi or bmw

[@brahimdz4000]

Best car channel respect from Algeria ❤👍

[@toadscrote123321]

I have the previous Leon Cupra and really wish that I could like the styling of this as much but I just can't. When it comes time to change think I'll be going elsewhere.

[@LordShargaas]

Same here. The only thing this one has I wish I had on mine is the 7 speed DSG instead of the 6.

[@toadscrote123321]

@@LordShargaas Ah mine is the 7. Not sure how much of a difference there is as I've never drove the 6 speed so couldn't say.

[@neilooo1998]

Completely agree with you. I am struggling with the styling. I think it's the wheel base....it looks like a rectangle. I have a 69 plateau 290 and it's superb. But this one is pushing me towards the Clubsport or even an R.

[@toadscrote123321]

@@neilooo1998 I'm already thinking a 335d or 340i. Maybe even a 5 series of same spec. Not sure yet.

[@joshuaduarte4505]

This thing is a huge upgrade on the last boring model in my opinion

[@squeelyinc]

Been waiting for this review, keep seeing decent offers on these

[@davidevans5163]

great review, can you do a review of the cupra formentor hybrid? there is reviews already out there but its just not the same as a carwow stick of truth review!

[@bonzobonanza]

I normally binge-watch Carwow videos! Much love from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@MetalVII]

Matt: It’s covered in copper bits. Jeremy Clarkson: Brown…

[@enamulsarker7011]

This color is my favorite on any car.

[@BubblesTheCat1]

Why is dull faded paintwork an (expensive) optional extra?

[@_Azur]

Because mat paint , you can pay more to have less, and more fragile too, big brain 🧠

[@thisiskindacrap13]

That paintcolour is *FIRE*

[@Hawkinsian]

I'm currently leasing a 2019 a Seat leon cupra, really on the fence with this one!

[@Lmbarrett83]

Me too, it's my second cupra. Wasn't going to go for a 3rd but this one really is the best one they have made. (Just needs some sideskirts adding)

[@CED99]

Price on leasing isn't as good on the Cupra 300 as it was on the Leon Cupra 290s

[@Lmbarrett83]

@@CED99 Agreed, I've had 2x amazing deals from VW on the 280 and 2019 290. The current deals for the new cupra are shocking, but I'm hoping that some reasonable ones come up by the time I'm ready to hand this back.

[@mrjw6701]

I’ve had 2 cupras. I don’t like the this one at all.

[@Hawkinsian]

@@mrjw6701 Yarrrr,kinda feeling that too,pretty colour and all that,also they're allowing us 'cupra' peasants to knock on the door of the Golf R (great engine though!,hard one to knock,done its job throughout a crap load of model ranges)

[@virgypetrilli9276]

Man..you have the best job ever.

[@andrewsak6124]

Am I the only one who likes the badge?

[@Ahmadz7908]

No you're not 😊

[@Ahmadz7908]

No you're not 😊

[@druscanam]

Matte blue paint job with aggressive styling and copper accent actually makes this car look really sharp. Much better looking then the golf GTi in my opinion.

[@idropz]

When are we getting Seat Ibiza FR Sport?

[@ToreHansen]

Cool car, cool video and the editing is bonkers!

[@DK07x]

10:47: Did you just say Cześć Jestem Matthew, odbyt? Odbyt means anus in Polish :D Good effort on the greeting though! Made me smile! :D

[@posterunkowytv]

YES HE DID! :D KURWA

[@manjuvasundhara3280]

One of the best looking cars ever

[@Pdotb-j4n]

For a brief second I was astonished they had fitted isofix anchor points on the drivers seat 😂🤦‍♂️

[@thedanishfroggy9403]

My parents bought this car and it’s amazing when you compare it to our old Mazda 5

[@saymyname218]

The front looks a bit like a Mustang. Nice looking car. "But that engine cover looks like Batman's chest plate!" lol.

[@Bayashi225]

That upgraded stick of truth looks funny😂😂

[@rokeyakhatun1524]

Today Mat forgot to use his *Magical stick* that he usually use to review the cars😄 But he brought the *Mother stick* 🌲

[@paulallwood6033]

Love to see a rolling race between that Cupra and a MK8 Golf R

[@ukaszmyszynski2885]

Cześć Mat ;)

[@12jamiegavin12]

Great looking car that seems to tick all the boxes . It's big brother the formentor is lovely as well, like a mini lambo Urus.

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[@jairana258]

A drag race suggestion u should get all the Golf R and the r32 golf (mk4 and 5) and race them to see how far they have come

[@straightbusta2609]

Cupra, Seat the whole brand is having an identity crisis

[@ccips1135]

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[@ya55er4008]

The design really makes it stand out

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[@_B.M_]

Always preferred these over the Golf equivalent ... even in the previous model. Doesn't have the same 'follow the crowd' feel you get in a Golf yet it is just as good ... if not better!

[@johnguidetti5839]

A Golf is a icon, a seat leon is not!

[@RustyHeartsTOV]

@@johnguidetti5839 yes the seat Leon is exotic

[@johnguidetti5839]

@@RustyHeartsTOV Why?because it’s built in Spain lool.

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