The numbness to the steering could be due to a control module setting called 'straight line running' which is common to many VWAG cars. This enables the steering motor to automatically compensate for camber changes, cross winds and torque steer, but in doing so takes away the interactivity most enthusiasts enjoy. I don't know if most VWAG cars with dynamic suspension also have this enabled by default which could explain the correlation James has found, but it wouldn't surprise me. It can be switched off using VCDS and in my opinion is one of the best tweaks this software can do. Quite why their sporty cars don't come from the factory like this is beyond me.
@yusafmalik5171 Жыл бұрын
My assumption would be safety in accordance with having a good brand reputation.
@josht24545 жыл бұрын
An FR 150 or 184 is more suited to younger drivers, a 300 30k cupra is a little of a stretch I think, fantastic car though I want one
2 ай бұрын
Agreed. I own a 2018 Cupra 300 estate with a manual. I don't think mine is for young drivers. I also had an FR 150 lease for 4 years. That is more for young drivers indeed.
@jameslloydcole87835 жыл бұрын
Why do people care about snow, we see it once a year for around 10 minutes.
@TeacherToolkitDemo5 жыл бұрын
Because it's potentially dangerous. Some of us live in the sticks and we have young families.
@RichardADastardly5 жыл бұрын
Because some people don't live in the south, and from my experience many people who live in London haven't got a clue how to alter their driving behaviour and/or traction control setting when it does eventually snow or the roads are slightly icy.
@lewisratford29085 жыл бұрын
TeacherToolkitDemo I live in the very rural countryside and I’m not basing my decision on when it snows.
@georgewhiteford98695 жыл бұрын
You do realise that you have just preempted a bad winter, don’t you James?
@SoulTouchMusic935 жыл бұрын
@@TeacherToolkitDemo yeah, a 4x4 might give you a false sense of security. it might accelerate better but it stops the same!
@ll-qf7qf5 жыл бұрын
you can get these with 4wd, it just comes in the form of an estate.
@the-boring-car-guy5 жыл бұрын
S.S. Gill perfect
@staLkerhu3 жыл бұрын
So you still can't get the SAME CAR with it.
@MisteryHatch3 жыл бұрын
One of these would be my absolute dream obtainable car! Always adored the way these look especially the led running lights. Much more exciting looking car compared to the golf 7 or Audi S3
@rhyswearne93084 жыл бұрын
Picked up mine a week ago. Safe to say I’m glad I changed my mind from a Gold GTI to the Cupra 300, it’s an absolute dream to drive and feels a lot nicer than the Golf.
@lukewatts32842 жыл бұрын
Has it cost much to run?
@rhyswearne93082 жыл бұрын
Not at all mate, depends how you drive it in general of course but there are times when Im getting between 30 and 35mpg daily. The only negative I can think of (and its a small one) is the road noise! With the 19in alloys and wide tyres with low profile you do hear the road quite and lot and feel the bumps too, even with it in comfort.
@lukewatts32842 жыл бұрын
@@rhyswearne9308 thanks mate been enjoying mine a lot the last month getting 27 mpg but sure I will ease off eventually. Surprised how loud sport and cupra mode is with the pops and bangs
@Wolfpack3103 жыл бұрын
It has a vaq diff, it is much better than the old xds system u are talking about. This model uses clutches to lock the front wheels. It's like a Haldex for the front wheels
@matts47443 жыл бұрын
I've picked up an FR 1.8 TSI sport and its an absolutely fantastic car. Really good on the insurance as well, if you can find one with the 1.8 tsi engine I'd snap it up!
@Scala5985 жыл бұрын
Aren't these a VAQ diff? which makes it a form of mechanical locking with electronic control. Not a much more basic braking lsd imitation
@emc30655 жыл бұрын
Yeah, think he's wrong on this. This has the same diff as the Clubsport, better than the standard GTi.
@JayEmmOnCars5 жыл бұрын
It's very possible
@becauseiwasinverted79715 жыл бұрын
@@JayEmmOnCars yes. I have one. It has a VAQ diff which is essentially the haldex unit from Brog Warner but applied across the front axle rather than for 4WD. It uses clutch plates and a hydraulic pump to load up on or the of the half shafts with an electronic control system. Definitely not the old XDS system that uses the brakes. I'm surprised you couldn't tell when driving. You can stand on the power in a bend and the nose darts to the apex rather than understeer. You can actually dial it up to be even more aggressive through VCDS or an equivalent OBDII device but I've not done it. I think the TCR race car uses the same unit with revised settings
@Chrissy-H5 жыл бұрын
Because I was Inverted I use my GTi performance pack for track driving and can confirm the electronic diff is really very very impressive. The line of the car genuinely tightens as it hooks up.
@bura2805 жыл бұрын
@@becauseiwasinverted7971 same on my 280 pre facelift, just love the way it corners with the haldex diff
@Neil-9145 жыл бұрын
its actually the Golf R engine and turbo. The gti has a smaller turbo and very slightly different engine. S3, golf R, cupra and Clubsport same engine and turbo (is38) S1, GTI, Octavia VRS same engine and turbo (is20)
@Neil-9145 жыл бұрын
@Jack ///M240i yes. TTS uses golf R engine and TT tfsi 2.0 uses gti engine 😊
@kyleb55183 жыл бұрын
Ea888 gen 3, same engine, only a different fuleing map and a 3mm larger compressor wheel on the turbo
@chiel-3 жыл бұрын
@@kyleb5518 engine is the same turbo is different. Is20 on gti. Is38 on the r/cupra/clusport gti
@leefoster80153 жыл бұрын
It's a FWD mk 7 R or a clubsport without the badge. If you dont care about VW prestige or looks it's this all the way for me.
@Neil-9143 жыл бұрын
@@leefoster8015 that's what I said
@ItsDanLatham5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for having me for the day and filming some stuff with me! We agreed on most things with regards to this car, a lightly used one can be had for less than £20k now so its a good deal for an ‘all rounder’. If you want perfect steering feel though maybe look elsewhere!
@thepeller2105 жыл бұрын
Great car but I disagree with the 'first hot hatch' thing. The insurance on one these days is getting prohibitively expensive. Guys on the forums are getting £1500 quotes at under 30! Probably better sticking to a Fiesta ST first!
@ItsDanLatham5 жыл бұрын
@@thepeller210 Not sure about 'first hot hatch' but its been very affordable for me at 23 working full time. Insurance is on the rise due to theft though. Fiesta ST is popular with the yobbos so I'm not sure if that would be too cheap to insure either, but of course personal circumstances make it vary wildly.
@JayEmmOnCars5 жыл бұрын
The point is before you get to one of these you'd probably have a "mild hatch" like a Focus ST or something. It's not a first car
@meekyam372 жыл бұрын
@@thepeller210 I’d love an ST but find myself in Birmingham and you’ll never know if it’ll be where you parked it on return.
@Nexus.Achiles3 жыл бұрын
Great review James, I really enjoy the way you critique a car, that's truly excellent. I've always loved the Cupra's, the stylish alternative to VW and also a performance bargain. I actually own the very first Leon Cupra R 210. Bought it new in 2003, did 290k km with it, still running great, very reliable, cracking car. Kind of barebone compared to modern cars, but I like it.
@astonishing19645 жыл бұрын
Nice car. I'm just weird that 10 years ago when I bought my first car, instead of finance or an old Golf... I bought a mkiv Supra! My recommendation to young petrolheads would be to forget about bhp and get a manual, something interesting (to you), and really learn to drive it. These point and squirt hothatches can be quicker than my current car sometimes, but it's not about how quickly you get somewhere. It's the journey. Just like life. The destination is the same, it's our journeys that are interesting.
@explosivepig15 жыл бұрын
I'm 19, I cannot agree more as I bought, earlier this year, an 1991 mr2 turbo. Genuinely its the most interesting and, of course, the most fun car out of all the others that my mates have. As Jay mentioned, insurance is a lot, but not ridiculous and I'm having an absolute laugh even with using it as what is my (not very practical) daily driver as its my only car.
@astonishing19645 жыл бұрын
@@explosivepig1 MR2 Turbo?! At 19! You legend. Clearly I am preaching to the converted! :D Drive safely! This is the start of a series of interesting cars for you, I feel.
@explosivepig15 жыл бұрын
@@astonishing1964 Its something that I'm taking care of, making my very own and that I never want to sell, it was imported from japan in about 2001~ :)
@astonishing19645 жыл бұрын
@@explosivepig1 nice one. My Supra was a grey import c.a. 2000.
@69bock695 жыл бұрын
mr2 turbo is one of the best cars I've ever had. pop up headlights, t bar roof, mid engine, turbo , looks amazing in the night. and 159mph in standard trim will smoke most limited cars 😉
@scottharris97555 жыл бұрын
I got offered this for 259 up front and 259 a month on lease. Pretty good
@yasali14125 жыл бұрын
What website you use
@CJ-dl6rn5 жыл бұрын
Yas Ali Lessing options have some great deals. 2 year lease with £800 deposit, 10k miles per year for £275 a month.
@JayOfBurn5 жыл бұрын
Completely agree on the styling point JM. I've always thought the Cupra looks heaps better than the Golf. If they did stick the Haldex system into the hatch rather than just the estate I would have gone for a Cupra rather than Golf R. Good review dude.
@robinhosleftfoot4 жыл бұрын
Most people would have chosen the Leon over Golf if 4wd was available in the hatch. That's why VW won't let them make it. Sounds like they are taking same approach with new Leon too
@pauldavies72512 жыл бұрын
It's not 4wd tho, haldex is 99% front wheel drive Power only goes to the rear 2seconds before you hit the trees I've got a tuned golf R & unless you knew differently you'd never say it was "4wd" bcos it's not
@robertcroft29055 жыл бұрын
There's are somewhat of a used car bargain. Plenty available in the 13-15k bracket and after a stage 1 remap you are looking at 350+ BHP.
@danwright55924 жыл бұрын
I seen one advertised for £19,500 with only 17k miles. It was 3 years old and a manual but had pretty much all the boxes ticked. Great deal
@dreamcrusher1123 жыл бұрын
@@danwright5592 clutches can be chocolate on these cars
@paulallwood60334 жыл бұрын
I have a Cupra 290 with DSG and so far love it. Mine also has the very good upgraded Seat Sound System with Sub mounted in the wheel well. Definitely has a mechanical LSD as well as if you look at the SEAT brochure under specifications it states Mechanical for the Cupra where as the FR model has electronic
@TheCinderellaman104 жыл бұрын
What's the difference between cupra and the fr model?
@Gerard_Joling635 жыл бұрын
0:57 skodia octavia?
@lightningthunder59285 жыл бұрын
Bram problemin ludinnium?
@diglet5534 ай бұрын
SEATs are so overlooked IMHO. The Leon, particularly this Cupra, is my dream hatchback.
@lukethekanefan5 жыл бұрын
I do like the seat formulae they always seem to get the best version of the vag engine with a fwd sporty spin on things
@HMCarReviews5 жыл бұрын
The Seat's, in particular a Leon is one of the my favoured cars amongst Enterprise employees.
@lowiepete5 жыл бұрын
@JayEmm, I _might_ have the answer to your fuel consumption query. When I first heard this, I double-checked the calendar date. So, my 210bhp car will easily do high 20s around town, but only on cruise control will it do a tad better than 34mpg on a run. Just how dare it drive better than me! The reason being that when you wind up the engine speed, and its attendant heat, you need something to happen to help cooling on over-run. The engine will run a fair way at high revs with throttle closed. What happens is that raw fuel (I understand that as neat, rather than a with-air mix) is drip-fed into the combustion chambers without firing it, and this performs the best heat regulation option - obviously, all the electronics are doing their magic too. It's the main reason that on my R5GTT I can get a lovely, near perfect grey/brown shade, deposit on the exhaust, whereas on the 205GT it remains permanently black and sooty, which grinds my engineering senses to dust! It's probably also the reason why the R5GTT has hot-start issues and needs it carb-cooler to boot. I've come to the conclusion that these days Renault know all there is to know about turbo petrol engines and I doubt much of it is now secret. I have avoided getting a re-map because no-one can seem to answer whether better fuel economy comes because this over-run drip-feed is impacted. That and it reporting itself as a Megane - oh, the shame!
@robinmarples51985 жыл бұрын
Best front end feal megane rs cup, best brakes 308 gti, best engine léon cupra. The civic type r is a so big and vast car I don't consider it in the same kind of car, it is the size a a Renault scenic
@truejoker6478 Жыл бұрын
here in denmark we also get the 300 in 4 wheel drive so amazing.
@spainter19855 жыл бұрын
I think these do indeed look a lot better than the equivalent Golf GTI. I wouldn't necessarily say that it's designed for young drivers though, £33k and 300bhp does not make it an option for most young drivers!
@astonishing19645 жыл бұрын
£300/month and no deposit does...
@spainter19855 жыл бұрын
@@astonishing1964 Fair point, but likely to be the same again for insurance, if it's even possible...!
@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X5 жыл бұрын
@@astonishing1964 That's a trap I am very weary to not fall into. True luxury is able to afford things and not have all your income tied up in monthly payments. Furthermore, I find it rather tacky to show up in a modern car I am not able to afford (i. e. to buy!).
@astonishing19645 жыл бұрын
@@spainter1985 I agree. Insurance was the reason I didn't get my first car until I was 26...
@astonishing19645 жыл бұрын
@@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X agree with you 100%. Good on you for not falling into the trap; I'm sure you'll do very well moving forwards.
@alivekicking6247 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2018 manual Cupra 300 and get 46mpg on a long run. In Cupra mode too.
@jondonnelly35 ай бұрын
Wow that's well good. Is that using decent fuel
@alivekicking62475 ай бұрын
@@jondonnelly3 Vpower. Only Vpower. Nothing else.
@jamesWilliams-pg4ye5 жыл бұрын
I have the 2019 cupra 290 with the 7 speed dsg and i regularly get 40+mpg on a run. Can get 45 mpg if I try.
@iMann_iFail5 жыл бұрын
Jimmy Williams I pick up my 2019 290 - 7 speed, this coming Thursday.. coming from a Cupra R stage 2.. literally can’t wait.
@thepeller2105 жыл бұрын
I get the same
@yasali14125 жыл бұрын
I got 2019 cupra dsg I only get about 29mpg and that's driving it normally. What the hell you doing to get 40+mpg
@jamesWilliams-pg4ye5 жыл бұрын
@@yasali1412 I regularly do 300 mile drives for work, sitting just below 70 in eco mode I easily get 40mpg. Have seen 45mpg if I'm careful. On the other side I road trip through Wales and get mid to low 20's. 😊
@thefridge10004 жыл бұрын
24mpg is standard for me in eco.
@user-tn1vc1xz5d Жыл бұрын
You can get AWD. Only on the wagon and only with DSG. 35mpg is the norm even when nursed. It'll run on 95 but sluggish, best on supermarket 99. In black its very understated with few obvious badges and from afar quite discreet. I did get 45mpg in tbe Estate AWD on a 200 mile early morning motorway run keeping it at 68mph. 33mpg is typical for daily use.
@themanipulator15 жыл бұрын
I'd get this car in estate form, just because I love fast wagons. Prefer this to the golf r too
@robinmarples51985 жыл бұрын
For young drivers? Why? First of all is quitte expensive to buy and to run and it s a very quick car so better for rather experimented drivers
@andreiarama87455 жыл бұрын
He had to say : for young clients with rich irresponsible parents
@robertjusic90975 жыл бұрын
I cant even afford the old 2005 seat leon fr and im almost 20
@BaldBogey5 жыл бұрын
@John Mitchell I'm 35 and I still have more fun in my Clio 182 than my tuned S3. 😂 I agree power certainly isn't everything
@cz98605 жыл бұрын
@John Mitchell please don't let the kids touch the ep3 or the 197. They are endangered species
@danielsimmons52225 жыл бұрын
Andrei Arama not ever young person gets things paid for by their parents, some people actually work hard to get the things they really want
@karlblower40195 жыл бұрын
May I suggest some research on the product next time 😎
@kristijandimitrov83055 жыл бұрын
its faster than the r
@Wirefox13 жыл бұрын
At the risk of being found offensive, which is not my intention, can I make the point that the handling of any car will be affected by the weight of the driver. And a 24+ stone bloke will certainly make the car feel vague in a corner. The seat Leon is an epic car.
@JULIANDORMER19634 жыл бұрын
If you check specs this car comes with a mechanical lsd as did the original 280 version
@tonymoss24845 жыл бұрын
You don’t need to pay anywhere near that, I just got one a few months ago, £27.5 for the Lux version, leather seats, adaptive cruise etc, all the bells and whistles compared to the Audi it replaced. Loving it. Much bigger boot that S3 or GolfR as well. Good review👍🏻
@JPOW942 жыл бұрын
Do you still have this car? How do you like it
@tonymoss24842 жыл бұрын
@@JPOW94 Yep, still have it, still pleased with the decision to buy it and it has depreciated less than 25% in 3 years which is great value.
@JPOW942 жыл бұрын
@@tonymoss2484 im currently looking at a 19 plate cupra lux 23k
@Birmingham_racing5 жыл бұрын
I would buy one in manual just to avoid the dsg farts
@Carrera-gp9od5 жыл бұрын
34mpg and 300bhp I’d be well happy with that A few years ago a 300 bhp Impreza would be doing half that figure
@JayEmmOnCars5 жыл бұрын
That was an Impreza, they were always thirsty.
@Carrera-gp9od5 жыл бұрын
JayEmm on Cars Yeah I was just using that as an example ,performance cars in general have come on leaps and bounds in the mpg department .I had a six cylinder bmw for years too , never ever had any more than high twenties to the gallon even on a run , sounded a lot better than these turbo 4 pots though 👍🏻
@DSCMBOBULTD5 жыл бұрын
I've done 11k miles in my cupra and average 26mpg. The only way you're getting 34 is on long motorway journeys
@jamesWilliams-pg4ye4 жыл бұрын
@@DSCMBOBULTD you must be do a lots of town driving. On route to work everyday (13 mile) I regularly get 36+. this is before the engine even is up to temperature. Regularly see see 40-45 on a steady 70mph motorway journey.
@DSCMBOBULTD4 жыл бұрын
@@jamesWilliams-pg4ye strange my commute is also about 15 miles each way about 70% motorway. I've never seen 40mpg before. Do you drive like a granny by any chance? 😂
@iMann_iFail5 жыл бұрын
I’m picking up my 2019 Cupra 290 7 speed this coming Thursday. I’m personally a fan of FWD but if you want the AWD conversion, a company called TSR in the midlands have done the conversion. I’m already looking at the Revo performance package which will take it to 400ps/400ftlbs. I believe it’s diff is a electronically controlled mechanical diff?!..
@jryalls2 жыл бұрын
I’d like to see a review of a late model estate 4WD version. Maybe even the the R with the factory 350bhp ABT tune.
@SmDWeed3 ай бұрын
As if you read me... I come from a stage 1 fiesta st and am now looking at this or a hyundai i30n. I am going to look at this type of seat this weekend, anything to look out for? I've here heard about leaky shock absorbers as a common issue, anything else? Also would this car be OK for a small family with 1 child or should I be looking at the estate version? Thanks a bunch!
@nikolaszikakis10463 жыл бұрын
Love your channel. You are one of the best youtube car reviewers in my opinion! Can you do a mk2 leon cupra review/comparison please?
@chrisogrady285 жыл бұрын
Quarter of the price for half the power sounds like a great deal! I’d still prefer a used 1 series though, if a hatch was necessary
@robinmarples51985 жыл бұрын
You will prefer a cupra when you ll go to your different track days
@chrisogrady285 жыл бұрын
@@robinmarples5198 RWD trumps all else for me, I'd prefer a 150bhp NA 118i over a 300bhp cupra
@robinmarples51985 жыл бұрын
@@chrisogrady28 fwd can be great fun and are more enjoyable to start with on a track day
@StringerBellz5 жыл бұрын
@Jack ///M240i I'd trade my 118i for this in a heartbeat 😂.
@ChrisplayThrough645 жыл бұрын
Christopher O'Grady behave
@kyleb55183 жыл бұрын
I never realised how much difference living in a nice area makes for insurance, by 23 insurance is so cheap it doesn't matter - and by 19 the first year prices and halved (for scale a Porsche 924 fully comp at 17 is £800 and at 18 fully comp a colt ralliart with declared remap and exhaust is £900
@temwananinkana34198 ай бұрын
How would these behave if the non adjustable suspension was swapped for softer springs and less stiff shocks?
@jameslatimer14325 жыл бұрын
Hello jay could you get your hand on the new bmw x6 new shape for a real road test many thanks
@ConradAshtonMusic4 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed that spot on 👍 really fancying one as my next car cause of insurance and cost!
@leefoster80153 жыл бұрын
Any performance difference with this VS the new Cupra badged version? Guessing speed and economy pretty much the same but any handling differences?
@FernandoRodriguez-uu6fj5 жыл бұрын
Please do a Focus ST review!!!
@carllynch87982 жыл бұрын
Might get one of these to replace my R26
@gaznelson86155 жыл бұрын
Hmm not sure on the insurance shout not tried insurance on a cupra r yet but when I was looking around the golf r was anywhere between £400-600 cheaper to insure than the likes of bmw 335d, 530d, astra vxr, focus st, s3's and I'm not in the best postcode aswell. Alot of the safety tech has something to do with it I think
@jedimanultra4 ай бұрын
They do have an LSD (VAQ Diff) which is electronically controlled but is an LSD
@Rich.Aardvark3 жыл бұрын
Love the Darts Team shirt
@allosaurusfragilis77825 жыл бұрын
Theres cupra 290 at the moment for less than 250 a month. Thats tempting....
@willotoole41185 жыл бұрын
Hmm this or a golf GTI or a i30n? Hard choices. Keep up the great content and the great videos
@UTubeSL5 жыл бұрын
Yeah all great cars. For me, N for those also going to the track, R for all year round speed. But there are no bad choices, brilliantly!
@KING0SISQO5 жыл бұрын
In my order cupra/gti/i30n. But the n being last only because there is no sunroof option otherwise it’s be my first choice
@Rhowhat5 жыл бұрын
@@KING0SISQO Annoyingly the i30n does have a sunroof in mainland Europe. My last few cars have either had a panoramic roof or convertible so it does seem like an oversight for the UK market.
@hensh9115 жыл бұрын
I've got the GTI performance now and am test driving a Golf R today. The main reason is for the all wheel drive to put the power down. Any recommendations on an alternative that is as well equipped, all wheel drive and practical? I regularly do long trips with 4 adults plus luggage so it's not an option currently to go for a coupé.
@kevinmiller82565 жыл бұрын
juggla343 well they do make this Leon as a 4wd estate, if that takes your fancy?
@hensh9115 жыл бұрын
@@kevinmiller8256 My gf really doesn't want an estate, though I like them myself. But yes, worth looking at, thanks!
@ItsDanLatham5 жыл бұрын
I've driven a GTI performance alongside this and its a similar sensation, I've also driven my friends Golf R and that definitely puts the power down so much better, but I'd be terrified of theft in the current climate. The equipment levels of the R are usually poor too unless you spend big cash. The golf R is a point and shoot weapon but in the UK it makes you a big target.
@hensh9115 жыл бұрын
@@ItsDanLatham Thanks. You're right about the theft factor - I live in London and nearby in Wanstead Golf Rs are a big target, usually through the keyless entry. I'm actually talking to VW about ordering a new R and have it made without the keyless entry to mitigate theft. I usually wouldn't even consider a new car due to the depreciation but with the Golf 8 coming in the Spring and production of the existing cars ceasing in January, VW have big discounts on the 7.5 R making it an option.
@scotthastings88455 жыл бұрын
It’s golf R power without an AWD system, and I’d personally go for a manual gearbox
@H20-s2t5 жыл бұрын
i really hate dsg farts
@callummccubbing45065 жыл бұрын
I'm the same with any exhaust pops and bangs. It's so hobboish lmao
@UTubeSL5 жыл бұрын
Me too... even the term is unappealing!
@saturndesigns23395 жыл бұрын
H20 I love how it sounds but I hate when I hear it but because it means it isn't a manual lol
@UTubeSL5 жыл бұрын
@@saturndesigns2339 haha yes! 🙂
@BalkanBoyBiH5 жыл бұрын
Stop crying bitches
@HarryMcallister5 жыл бұрын
Most young drivers cant afford this unless they finance it for four years. Also the Insurance would be crazy
@ItsDanLatham5 жыл бұрын
They can be had on lease for around £300 p/m with no deposit for 2 years, and my insurance is less than £1k at age 23 - obviously this is subject to your own circumstances and location.
@daniels1263 Жыл бұрын
@@ItsDanLatham I’m 19 and can’t even get a quote for it
@ElevatedEdwin5 жыл бұрын
For all you 40 year old boring sods saying "not safe for a young driver as they will kill themselves with it" NO WE WON'T. I'm fast approaching 2 years no claims and It still costs me 3k a year to Insure my 2.0 tdi golf so one of these is out of the question for anyone under 21. So calm down no 18 year olds are going to blow past you with a DSG fart in one of these while you're in your superb estate going to golf on a Sunday. (edit: this isn't aimed at everyone who's older just the people that have the mentality of "I don't have a nice car why should a young person have one"
@ElevatedEdwin5 жыл бұрын
@@namegoeshere6638 cheers for that mate, didn't know that's how the aging process worked. I thought I was turning 13 next year.
@MrWolfgang24 жыл бұрын
Nice review mate 👌
@subarnosinha80425 жыл бұрын
James, when are you reviewing your BMW 7?
@JayEmmOnCars5 жыл бұрын
When I can fit it in, I have been madly busy!
@level58224 жыл бұрын
Lol im buying this same car and nearly the exact same number plate. DF67 EZJ
@tracktimevideos51645 жыл бұрын
Not sure why you say you can only get them as fwd. Also available in AWD.
@JayEmmOnCars5 жыл бұрын
In the estate only
@lukewatts32842 жыл бұрын
Can anyone vouch for the reliability? Going to look at one soon and I don't want to get involved with a car I can't rely on. Moving up from my fiesta st
@madant77775 жыл бұрын
Huh?! When did Leon Cupra stop having a mechanical limited slip diff?
@JayEmmOnCars5 жыл бұрын
I believe it may be an electronically controlled mechanical diff, communications error on my part
@madant77775 жыл бұрын
@@JayEmmOnCars That is correct :-) BTW, should try Cupra Ateca also, there is even a limited edition now.
@TheMikepike844 жыл бұрын
Think you’ve been a bit harsh these cars especially when the newer 290 7 speed dsg spanks majority of its competitors on everyday driving and even the track these are a real real drivers car. However no much can be said about the new 2020 cupra it’s a bloody hybrid with a about 50 bhp less
@KING0SISQO4 жыл бұрын
Na they’ll have the 300 in hybrid as well as 250 hybrid and 250 petrol.
@3nd4tom1c821 күн бұрын
This is not a golf gti, this is more like a golf r
@johnp61424 жыл бұрын
I'm sat at my desk watching this and i just tried to press my brakes at 3:30 for that oncoming car lol
@dj_paultuk70525 жыл бұрын
What you dont get, is the build quality. I had one on a weekend test drive about 6 months ago. I put my hand in the door pocket, took it out and about 3 layers of skin were removed by the razor sharp unfinished plastics. Other than that its is essentially a 2WD version of the Golf R.
@jameslatimer14325 жыл бұрын
I used to work for seat about 28 years ago go and believe me me they were crap seat Malaga seat Crapper ECT come a long way now
@simonweston335 жыл бұрын
Did you say Skodia?
@JayEmmOnCars5 жыл бұрын
Yep
@richardmelchers29385 жыл бұрын
You get VW quality and reliability, well that's reassuring lol
@davidsomething48675 жыл бұрын
That car is 3 years out of date. The MY19 Leon Cupra hatchback has: 287bhp, 7 speed DSG, just under £30k UK base price, haldex type diff on the front not brake orientated Ediff, less pops due to the GPF filter. Get with the times and show an updated model. And as @S.S. Gill mentioned in the form of the ST a 4wd has 297bhp. Not to mention a superb virtual cockpit as standard and whole heap of standard options. And it does share the same engine EA888 although in different tune as the Golf R, Octavia Petrol vRS, S3, Golf GTi.
@temwananinkana34198 ай бұрын
I wish tbe cupras had AWD
@camerongoodall4635 Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry your videos are great but you really remind me off Ricky from trailer park boys in this one 😂
@DoubleDeckerAnton5 жыл бұрын
Very nice in white...!!! 👌
@ItsDanLatham4 жыл бұрын
Thanks ! I knew I was going to get the gloss black bodywork done so it had to be metallic white to contrast!
@benwaldron5415 жыл бұрын
We've got a Cupra 300 ST 4Drive. Basically a Golf R.....wayyy better looking.....
@LiveLifeLasting5 жыл бұрын
Gonna be our future family car when I sell my Z4 35i, best value for that power surely and looks 👍🏻 Same speed like Z4 35i until 200km/h also on German highway, good package overall
@benwaldron5415 жыл бұрын
@@LiveLifeLasting do it man! You won't be disappointed!
@paulskingle90585 жыл бұрын
@@benwaldron541 I've had mine for 3 months now and I'm amazed every day at how brilliant it drives and looks
@chappy21215 жыл бұрын
No definitely not for young drivers with barely any experience. With all the safety tech on these they get to a point where the "tech" cant save you and then crash as the driver doesn't know what to do or panics
@JayEmmOnCars5 жыл бұрын
Young people can crash anything
@JonJon-dk3nh5 жыл бұрын
When can we have a butchers at your Sim rig ?
@JayEmmOnCars5 жыл бұрын
It had to get sold to fund some things, and I just didnt have the time for it
@gabrielvanya82455 жыл бұрын
A Cupra is always the better Golf R/Audi S3. Same interior quality, quicker on the track and cheaper. BUT, I'd always recommend the 1M (2003-2006) or the 1P (2008-2012) Leon Cupra/Cupra R. They are way cheaper, manual tran., reliable, lightweight, very easy to modify and hella fast.
@anthonyfoley55765 жыл бұрын
Sorry but you're wrong about it not having a mechanical LSD because it does
@JayEmmOnCars5 жыл бұрын
Yes, a miscommunication it would seem
@2702simmo5 жыл бұрын
I’m really not a fan of modern hot hatch noise with the instant gear change. Just sounds so dull. Nice car I guess I just couldn’t imagine desiring one That budget opens up so many other cars
@JayEmmOnCars5 жыл бұрын
If you look at it from the finance numbers it's a damn cheap car
@2702simmo5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I guess so I’m just a miserable old git who likes the older cars , that break down , leak and ruin me financially 😂
@ItsDanLatham5 жыл бұрын
@@2702simmo If it makes you feel better, I got rid of this and now drive an old saab (petrol was not ideal for my new job commute) But yes from a finance perspective it didnt cost me much at all!
@2702simmo5 жыл бұрын
How’s the Saab? Do you miss the Seat?
@ItsDanLatham5 жыл бұрын
@@2702simmo I do miss it, such a great car. But to be honest, the Saab is such great value for money. Obviously much slower and less exciting, but a nice comfy ride and lots of quirks and features make it a nice place to be. Got a video coming up on it soon.
@stephandolby5 жыл бұрын
Nice looking car, but those awesome looking wing mirrors are just going to generate a lot of wind noise (though the same could be said for the entire SEAT range).
@theelectrichobo8295 жыл бұрын
How wrong you are....no wind noise from mine.
@tomosjohn2305 жыл бұрын
34 mpg not good for a hothatch 😂? My st I'm getting 29mpg
@GerwinKanselaar5 жыл бұрын
Your logo would look so much better if your tire was black instead of green.. Maybe a little idea.
@JayEmmOnCars5 жыл бұрын
It was a nod to my old Lotus days - and black on black doesnt work
@dice19022 жыл бұрын
Cupra has the Golf R engine not GTi
@Roadwarrior922 жыл бұрын
Same engine
@numbereightyseven5 жыл бұрын
"A slightly odd appetite for coolant" - in a near-new car? I've had Toyotas for 23 years, ranging 2 to 15 years old, and never had any issue as "serious" as that. I want some sort of European car, but just can't get over the Continent's low standards of reliability.
@ItsDanLatham5 жыл бұрын
I had to top it up with maybe about 300ml every few thousand miles due to a 'coolant low' warning light, I was told by main dealer several times that there was no issue at all. Japanese cars are infinitely more reliable I grant you!
@1970boggy5 жыл бұрын
Jesus, I thought James was going to say 23k! 33K! That’s huge money! Who actually pays these prices? I wouldn’t give 20k for it seriously.
@saturndesigns23395 жыл бұрын
Lol have fun buying such a powerful car for the price
@1970boggy5 жыл бұрын
Saturn Designs I have and for less! Bought a new M140i for my wife for 30k Check my channel
@JayEmmOnCars5 жыл бұрын
It's the finance deal which will be important to 90% of buyers
@1970boggy5 жыл бұрын
JayEmm on Cars Absolutely James I completely agree well for mainstream cars, people want a 1k - 3k deposit and monthly of £350 pcm - £500 regardless of car I’m trying to get an Elise 220 s at the moment, they aren’t selling as a. They are to expensive b. you need a massive deposit to get a reasonable monthly c. Luxury car tax. I’m probably going to end up buying cash as I want to keep long term.
@KING0SISQO5 жыл бұрын
Mr Boggy robably because they are end of stock. Making way for the next gen. 30k is cheaper than usual. But you’ve got the best of the last gen. it’ll prob hold its value once it’s gone for good
@alexascs26795 жыл бұрын
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@ScarletUK20105 жыл бұрын
I do feel that this would be extortionate to run for a young driver... maybe those above 23 - not so young any more
@JayEmmOnCars5 жыл бұрын
Depends on circumstances I guess
@ScarletUK20105 жыл бұрын
JayEmm on Cars true, still a great car to have anyway
@cjaoshenyjc72765 жыл бұрын
just gives it a little added edge lol
@Sterre2van...7 ай бұрын
I WOULD BUY THE SEAT ITS STILL VW ANYWAY
@ukwan2 ай бұрын
The trick with the VW group is to figure out which platform you want to buy then buy the cheapest one. Because the badge means naff all. Why buy a Lamborghini Urus when you can buy an Audi S6. 😂😂😂 No seriously. 😅
@bbsheppo5 жыл бұрын
Easy to lease at £250 per month.
@ResevoirGod3 жыл бұрын
@@mattdobbs759 How is it rubbish 😂😂
@mattdobbs7593 жыл бұрын
@@ResevoirGod I don't know why I put that, I've got one 🤣
@lewisratford29085 жыл бұрын
They look a lot cheaper inside and outside compared to the golf though - you can see where they saved the money
@DSCMBOBULTD5 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't say a lot cheaper. The new version has the digital dash too
@DSCMBOBULTD5 жыл бұрын
@@122113314747 especially outside
@ResevoirGod3 жыл бұрын
Looks more premium and far better outside, what are you talking about?
@peterbennpan72885 жыл бұрын
For young drivers 🤨............ good luck withthe insurance!
@JayEmmOnCars5 жыл бұрын
...addressed in the video
@JayEmmOnCars5 жыл бұрын
@@122113314747 because people crash their cars and it costs a lot of money
@ItsDanLatham4 жыл бұрын
Young not necessarily being 17.. I got this car when I was 22, and the insurance was around £1000 which is very reasonable for a car with this performance near London.
@inter73735 жыл бұрын
Young drivers? I dont think so, Just because cars are cheap to finance it doesnt mean its cheap to insure, Especially for young drivers
@JayEmmOnCars5 жыл бұрын
This point is addressed in the video
@joshuaelliot20205 жыл бұрын
21 years old, insurance is 5000 pounds for me. No alternative that!
@level58225 жыл бұрын
Yikes I pay £536 a year for a 1.8tsi Ibiza cupra. 21yr old 1ncb
@LiveLifeLasting5 жыл бұрын
Joshua Heron 400 Pounds for a Z4 35i in Germany and I am 34 years
@joshuaelliot20205 жыл бұрын
Get nicked all the time that's why insurance is expensive on new ones of these. And they're fast!
@jordankirkbride46124 жыл бұрын
Did you shop around? One person quoted me 5k (I'm 20) I then looked around and found a company who did the cupra fully comp at 1.3k.
@jj-tq4hx5 жыл бұрын
Cheaper at a price because build quality is definitely not at VW gti level. Got to admit though, I wish my Audi A6 3.0 TFSI with slow shifting tiptronic had this Cupras super fast DSG transmission.😒
@big5th1595 жыл бұрын
Why am I getting notifications on a channel I don’t follow?