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Cupra Leon estate VZ3 review – more power and personality than VW's Golf R
Cupra Leon VZ3 estate
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Cupra Leon estate VZ3 review – more power and personality than VW's Golf R

The Cupra Leon estate is the slept-on AWD cousin to the Golf R and S3, utilising the much-lauded torque-splitter differential
17 Nov 2025
SEAT Ibiza 2021 review – a match for the Ford Fiesta?
SEAT Ibiza 2021
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SEAT Ibiza 2021 review – a match for the Ford Fiesta?

A lift in refinement and tech make the new Ibiza an appealing supermini, but you’ll have to look elsewhere for driving thrills
9 Nov 2021
​SEAT Leon Cupra (2014-2021) review - more excitement than a Golf GTI?
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​SEAT Leon Cupra (2014-2021) review - more excitement than a Golf GTI?

The SEAT Leon Cupra is at the end of its lifespan, but has only become better with age
10 Jun 2021
SEAT Ibiza updated for 2021 – debuts all-new interior
SEAT Ibiza 2021 update front
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SEAT Ibiza updated for 2021 – debuts all-new interior

SEAT’s supermini picks up new tech and a fresh interior, but still no Cupra…
15 Apr 2021
SEAT Leon FR 1.5 TSI 2020 review – a spicy chorizo to a Golf’s currywurst
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SEAT Leon FR 1.5 TSI 2020 review – a spicy chorizo to a Golf’s currywurst

An impressive spread of abilities was always on the call sheet, but the balanced chassis and impressive calibration take the package further
6 Aug 2020

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Updated 2020 SEAT Ateca revealed with minor changes
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Updated 2020 SEAT Ateca revealed with minor changes

SEAT’s popular SUV to pick up aesthetic and tech updates; Cupra Ateca on its way, too
12 Jun 2020
335bhp Cupra Leon Competicion adopts 3D printed components
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335bhp Cupra Leon Competicion adopts 3D printed components

In order to streamline the development process, Cupra has opted for 3D-printed components in its track-only Leon Competicion
26 Mar 2020
New 2020 SEAT Leon revealed – the Golf’s Catalan cousin gets a makeover
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New 2020 SEAT Leon revealed – the Golf’s Catalan cousin gets a makeover

The SEAT Leon has been redesigned for 2020, and high-performance Cupra models are on their way
28 Jan 2020
SEAT Leon Cupra R ST Abt 2020 review – spicy Spanish dish gets even more sizzle
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SEAT Leon Cupra R ST Abt 2020 review – spicy Spanish dish gets even more sizzle

50 horsepower boost puts extra pep in the Leon Cupra’s already athletic step
23 Jan 2020
2020 SEAT Leon teased before reveal later this month
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2020 SEAT Leon teased before reveal later this month

The SEAT Leon is about to be totally revitalised for 2020, and will spawn multiple Cupra variants
14 Jan 2020
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SEAT Leon review - a Golf fighter at every level
SEAT Leon - 2017 profile driving
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SEAT Leon review - a Golf fighter at every level

SEAT's Leon is much more than a Volkswagen Golf understudy
15 Jul 2019
SEAT Leon Cupra ST 300 Carbon Edition review – better than a VW Golf R estate?
SEAT Leon Cupra ST Carbon Edition - front
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SEAT Leon Cupra ST 300 Carbon Edition review – better than a VW Golf R estate?

Leon Cupra ST Carbon Edition is more boisterous than a Golf R estate, but less capable, and pricer
18 Oct 2018
New Cupra Ateca SUV starts from £35,900
Cupra Ateca - front
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New Cupra Ateca SUV starts from £35,900

Not content with just being a badge, SEAT's Cupra is now a brand, and a 296bhp Ateca SUV is its first model
15 Oct 2018
SEAT Arona FR Sport review - compact crossover gets the sporting treatment
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SEAT Arona FR Sport review - compact crossover gets the sporting treatment

SEAT's Arona is one of the bigger entertainers in this class, but not yet an alternative to a hot supermini for people like us
7 Aug 2018
670bhp Cupra e-Racer hits the track ahead of 2020 debut
SEAT Cupra E-Racer testing
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670bhp Cupra e-Racer hits the track ahead of 2020 debut

Electric-powered Cupra TCR begins testing in Spain – and early signs are positive
31 Jul 2018
SEAT Leon ST Cupra Carbon Edition revealed for the UK
SEAT Leon ST Cupra Carbon Edition - rear
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SEAT Leon ST Cupra Carbon Edition revealed for the UK

Limited to less than 50 units, the Leon ST Carbon Edition will top the current Cupra range
27 Jul 2018
SEAT Ibiza Cupra review (2008-2017)
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SEAT Ibiza Cupra review (2008-2017)

The Ibiza Cupra has always been the Polo GTI's more charismatic Spanish cousin, but was it a better hot hatch?
5 Apr 2018
Cupra Ibiza prototype shown at launch of new performance brand
Cupra Ibiza - front live
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Cupra Ibiza prototype shown at launch of new performance brand

Technically a show car at this stage, the Cupra Ibiza should arrive next year and rival the Ford Fiesta ST
22 Feb 2018
SEAT Leon Cupra R ST revealed - hot estate to rival the VW Golf R Estate
SEAT Leon Cupra R ST - front
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SEAT Leon Cupra R ST revealed - hot estate to rival the VW Golf R Estate

Sad you missed out on the Cupra R hatch? SEAT are building more, only with extra boot space
22 Feb 2018
Cupra launched as SEAT’s standalone performance brand
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Cupra launched as SEAT’s standalone performance brand

A new badge will help kick off Cupra’s possible transformation into a fully-fledged sub-brand
31 Jan 2018
SEAT Leon Cupra R sold out in UK
SEAT Leon Cupra R – front quarter
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SEAT Leon Cupra R sold out in UK

Despite the steep asking price, all of SEAT’s hardcore Leon Cupra Rs are now spoken for
5 Jan 2018
New SEAT Leon Cupra R 2018 review – is it really worth the money?
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New SEAT Leon Cupra R 2018 review – is it really worth the money?

The Cupra R offers tangible benefits over the old car, particularly the handling, so it’s a shame so few drivers will feel the benefits
28 Nov 2017
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The king of Cupras: interview with Dr. Matthias Rabe (sponsored)
SEAT Leon CUPRA R - front quarter
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The king of Cupras: interview with Dr. Matthias Rabe (sponsored)

Dr. Matthias Rabe, SEAT’s head of R&D, gives evo an insight into the history, personality and future for the CUPRA brand
20 Nov 2017
SEAT Arona - Spanish Juke rival revealed
SEAT Arona FR front three quarters
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SEAT Arona - Spanish Juke rival revealed

Latest Juke rival joins the fray, with 148bhp FR model at the top of the range
27 Jun 2017
SEAT Ateca review - strong start from sporty Spanish SUV
SEAT Ateca snow front three-quarters
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SEAT Ateca review - strong start from sporty Spanish SUV

SEAT's first SUV is among the better cars of its type, but you'll have to wait for the Cupra for any real excitement
27 Mar 2017
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 300 4Drive review - hot estate offers big boot and four-wheel drive
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SEAT Leon ST Cupra 300 4Drive review - hot estate offers big boot and four-wheel drive

SEAT’s ‘Golf R Estate’ offers almost everything its VW twin does, but the slightly more powerful R is perilously close on price.
15 Feb 2017
SEAT Leon Cupra 300 2017 review - power boost for SEAT's Golf GTI rival
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SEAT Leon Cupra 300 2017 review - power boost for SEAT's Golf GTI rival

Faster than ever, the Leon Cupra still fails to really engage in a way that marks out the best hot hatches
14 Feb 2017
New SEAT Ibiza revealed – New, sophisticated look for Seat’s best-selling hatch
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New SEAT Ibiza revealed – New, sophisticated look for Seat’s best-selling hatch

Despite its five-door only body the new Ibiza looks more handsome than ever
31 Jan 2017
SEAT Leon Cupra 300 - Hot hatch inches ever closer to Golf R
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SEAT Leon Cupra 300 - Hot hatch inches ever closer to Golf R

SEAT's most powerful road car ever also gets all-wheel-drive in ST estate form
6 Dec 2016
SEAT Leon updated for 2017 - new tech, new engines
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SEAT Leon updated for 2017 - new tech, new engines

Updated Spanish three- and five-door hatches and estate make their debuts in early 2017
19 Oct 2016
SEAT Ibiza 2015 review - does the updated supermini excite?
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SEAT Ibiza 2015 review - does the updated supermini excite?

Can't quite match the Fiesta for thrills but a big improvement over previous version
1 Aug 2016
New SEAT Ateca 2016 review – good looks and great build quality, but lacking in dynamics
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New SEAT Ateca 2016 review – good looks and great build quality, but lacking in dynamics

The Ateca is a fine looking car, especially for an SUV, but a raised ride-height is rarely beneficial for dynamics
8 Jun 2016
SEAT Digital Museum - The real exhibits in SEAT's new virtual collection
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SEAT Digital Museum - The real exhibits in SEAT's new virtual collection

With no public collection to call upon, SEAT is bringing its heritage vehicles into the digital world
14 Apr 2016
Seat Leon Cupra 290 review - does power boost put Cupra into Golf R territory?
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Seat Leon Cupra 290 review - does power boost put Cupra into Golf R territory?

The Seat Leon Cupra remains a fast and fun hot hatch, but there are better cars in this very competitive sector
29 Feb 2016