I honestly would prefer the Cupra on exclusivity alone. I also think it looks pretty crackin'.

Glad Cupra let you test this Andrew. Think overall, given the better spec, imo better looks, and the stretched platform, this would be my choice. And it all comes in under the luxury car road tax which a similar spec CS wouldn't. Enjoyed your short review

@volkswizard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Colin, good point re luxury car tax

This video makes me want to clean my glasses. (and they are already clean...)

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

Lots of pressure to film this within an hour and somehow lense got dirty and I didn't notice. It was resolved by the time I filmed the Arteon shooting brake an hour later but too late for this one. I'm OCD about clean lense but as I said the pressure was on.

@martinjarvis8312

2 жыл бұрын

This video made me think I want glasses

@esametsala3054

2 жыл бұрын

😁😁😁 😇👍🇫🇮

Great video again, I have to say the GTI badge and the heritage that brings is a lot to get over, but considering the price difference spec for spec I think you have to Cupra

It’s certainly grown on me since the first time I saw this shape.

I wish we could get this in the U.S. I would prefer this over the Golf 8.

I'm a life-long Golf fan, and it pains me to say i like the looks of this over the Mk8.

@SM71537

3 жыл бұрын

who asked

@ST-ur7oh

2 жыл бұрын

Why would it pain you ? Golf 8 is frumpy compared to this or the Octavia

@SM71537

2 жыл бұрын

@@ST-ur7oh ok but I’m just saying who would want to hear your Opinion on these cars

@ST-ur7oh

2 жыл бұрын

@@SM71537 touché

@SM71537

2 жыл бұрын

@@ST-ur7oh ?

I’m looking at the hybrid version of this Cupra for my next car. I currently have a 2019 Leon Cupra & love it. Not 100% sold on these wheels though I think the 5 spoke is better on the entry level Leon Cupra hybrid. To busy & to much metal going on with those for me. The hybrid will work better for me as it will be a daily & business car & my 290 is a little thirsty.

@evaristocorripio5434

2 жыл бұрын

The hybrid is not a real cupra. A 1.4tfsi? Just baad

@everythingtechnew7400

2 жыл бұрын

@@evaristocorripio5434 If you’re buying your Cupra for track days then 100% yes. I’ll probably keep my 2019 Cupra 290 for track days & get the hybrid for my new daily. I’ll be ordering my new car for March 2023 delivery so a little way to go yet.

@real4183

Жыл бұрын

@@evaristocorripio5434 245 bhp is hybrid

Not a fan of the new look Leon - it's lost a lot of the aggressive edginess of the Mk3/5F, especially the later facelifted ones.

Not too sure about the overall styling of the Cupra and in particular the front end, but good value spec for spec and would consider over a CS8 as front end on the mk8 golfs also a bit of an acquired taste. . . .

Lovely that. Good to see a test video of it.

Definitely considering this in the future

Really like the look of this Cupra. It’s on my list when I change

What do you mean by 'speccing' the different steering wheel? There's no option to do so, the trim levels are set

Great video, certainly looks a load better - would by my choice without questoin

Love that car! great videos but that camera is abit foggy mate

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that, only noticed it too late. Never done that before but this was filmed under a lot of pressure.

is there any way to get that darth vader sound in the mk8 GTI CS? Since they share the same engine.

I had to think after compare Cupra to Alfa, but You’re right. I love that kind of design and sound of the engine :)

I wanted one of these but I business lease the cars and the price on these was nuts per month I ended up ordering the golf

Good video. Like the Cupra Leon. Is that Millbrook?

@volkswizard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is!

Got the VZ3 spec a month ago. Great car, prefer to current golf, mainly cos looks better and spec. Would recommend vz2 though as have the same 19inch wheels which I have already curbed… on a drop curb. Wheels on vz2 are less low profile and only other real difference is fabric seats.

@leefoster8015

2 жыл бұрын

I went for the VZ2, thing i'm most worried about is not having the button on the wheel. Would you say its a headache changing driving modes while on the go on the screen? Sometimes you need a quick change to show somone who's boss ;)

@neijon01

2 жыл бұрын

@@leefoster8015 yep agree lol.Infotainment system is a bit of a nightmare, but same with all new VW group. My screen is slow and crashes. Booked into my local garage to sort this week I hope 🤞

@leefoster8015

2 жыл бұрын

@@neijon01 Yeah VW really messed up with this by sounds of it. Still doesn't put me off buying the car though. I've not taken delivery yet so hopefully firmware is all thats required.

Really nice looking car with all the extras I’d want - sold :) 👍

Didn’t go for the 300 but got the 245 VZ1 ‘in transit’ I can’t wait 😅

@ryanjones5594

2 жыл бұрын

They are incredibly cheap on contract hire! The lack of DCC is what put me off it though!

have you discontinued with your Golf TCR? Will there be a Golf 8 TCR?

@volkswizard

3 жыл бұрын

Yep TCR sold and I’m now running a Mk8 Clubsport which is the effective TCR replacement

Seats have come a long way over the years they don't loose money like they used to.

So you know why the exhaust note on the leon is quieter than the clubsport ?

Great review. thankyou

Another interesting video - the Cupra looks to be so much more than just a cheaper Golf GTi Clubsport. I'd like to see you review the BMW 128ti, as that's a car that seems to have the GTi well in it's sights too - not a particular BMW fan, but I'd certainly consider one. I remember you did a "135 Msport v S3" a while ago

The front of a Mazda 3 and the back of a Kia Sportage?

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

So many cars cross over in design right now it's crazy

Are the leather seats standard aswell?

@chris8952

3 жыл бұрын

On the vz3 they are, in a choice of blue or black I believe

@DM-fn7je

3 жыл бұрын

@@chris8952 That’s good, I think the leather seats in the gti clubsport are a 2k option

@volkswizard

3 жыл бұрын

On the VZ3 spec which is only a bit dearer than base VZ2

The Cupra has always represented the best bang for the buck out of the MQB hot hatches (not including the RS3 in that) but probably the Golf's are the sweet spot in terms of an overall package.

Another great video Andrew! Does the Cupra Leon have the fake engine noise pumped into the cabin, or did you turn it off? My Cupra Formentor has a lovely 5 cylinder noise pumped in, which is annoying due to it being a 4 cylinder!

nice job fren, why 7 minutes tho? looks a bit rushed,innit?

What do you think about doing a mk1 LEON cupra review?

I have driven gti 245 KM and 300 KM cupra leon. Must say gti gives me a bit more fun. Also don't like cupra looks but the interior... different story (looks and feels better than VW)

Did Cupra say you could spec the extra steering wheel buttons? I'm messing about on the configurator and unable to find them. Was under the impression it was something we were denied in the RHD version :(

@DrNitin14

3 жыл бұрын

Yes this is something I could not spec either and thought was standard!

Front looks like Mazda 3, rear looks like a Vauxhall Astra, not great imo, and the wheels are awful. It looks like it handles ok though.

Herbert Diess said he wants Cupra to be positioned above Volkswagen as a more emotional premium brand. They split the Cupra brand from SEAT because SEAT is rejected from some markets like France and Italy because the people are “image sensitive” (badge snobs) so Cupra has been given a chance of long-term survival but SEAT however, well it’s future is dicey and might not survive in the long-term. Cupra is now being sent abroad to Australia and America for the first time!

If someone can explain what that "darth vader" noise is I'd love an explanation, my tuned 116i does it and boy it sounds crazyyy

@couldntthinkofmyname

2 жыл бұрын

It’s induction noise. The car sucking in air in other words.

@SassyOnline

2 жыл бұрын

@@couldntthinkofmyname Well I knew that, but many cars don't do it. My 116 is completely stock intake, just notice it happens a lot more in these smaller engines.

Gotta factor the brembos into the better price too

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

True true

Hello Andrew I know your a Golf GTI die hard but you have to admit this cupra Leon 300 is a bit better value than your CS. The cupra isn't the best looking design(it's a bit under whelming imo)but it certainly shifts, for the money your paying for the GTI CS badge .

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

Look at discounts and residual value and you'll see the Golf's total cost of ownership isn't that different and it exudes so much more class I'd pay extra for that anyway.

@simonupex2628

2 жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard Andrew discounts and residual values don't make much difference these days everyone buys new cars with PCPs or lease deals then when they're finished they just trade up to the next thing that's flavour of the month, the old fashioned ways are fast becoming extinct.

@real4183

Жыл бұрын

@@simonupex2628 no one keeps them till the end they trade for new soon as there pcp is in a good place, good point.

Very sad, but this is more cool than the MK8.... What are you doing volkswagen

What's your opinion on this vs Octavia vRS?

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

I've done a review of the Octavia VRS, I don't like the angle of the infotainment screen and home button left as it's clearly left hand drive positioning which for RHD here is poor. 245 PS Octavia is not half as sporty as the Cupra with 300 PS, it's a bigger, softer car, very different. Leon has good rear legroom and a decent boot but Skoda boot is much bigger and the only reason to buy it over the Cupra.

@pastorofmuppets8834

2 жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard I'll have to watch that video then! Thanks.

Wipe the lens for God sake.

Like your videos anyway but this ‘short review’ is great. Just a bit size guide. It’s great. Good work.

Have ordered one of these. Hope it comes through by September very excited!

Can you do a review on the 2 L turbo petrol 245VZ1 👍🏻

i have always liked the Cupra cars more, wish they sold these in Australia

@MrRonan3

2 жыл бұрын

I was told by a VW dealer that they are going to sell them here in Australia!,

@KainSwiss

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrRonan3 I heard that also. When is the question though

Much prefer a cupra in subtle spec..the copper looks too tacky.

@discopanda28

2 жыл бұрын

I keep seeing ones with copper and ones without. I hate it. Which models dont have it?

Cupra is cheaper then standard gti here in NZ !!

Sounds great and looks great and and wait to see it compared against your GTi CLUBSPORT. I'm a fan of the new Cupra Leon 300

Nice looking motor! Sticking with my 3 door manual gti7.5 though

@me-gb2wp

3 жыл бұрын

how are they cars mate

@bikersparky

3 жыл бұрын

@@me-gb2wp superb mate, best gti I’ve owned

@Julia-xz7vb

3 жыл бұрын

Well done best decision!! 🥰

@Julia-xz7vb

3 жыл бұрын

@@bikersparky 👍

@bikersparky

3 жыл бұрын

@@simonehayes4911 definitely!

The plastic in this is just as bad as the new Mark 8 golf

This car would look awesome in bright colour.

This is how it's done TR Hamza!

@BobK5

2 жыл бұрын

Who?

Can you actually spec the buttons on the Wheel? I didn’t think it was an option for the hatchback. And I didn’t think we were getting brembo brakes in the uk. I have a 2018 Leon cupra and would like to change but I can get a mk8 Golf R cheaper than the cupra once I go through car discount websites. Obviously not like for like spec but gives you something to think about

@volkswizard

3 жыл бұрын

On this page there is a press release which says 370mm Brembo with no conditions (it's a UK Cupra website) and the pic of the steering wheel in the video is from a UK RHD car so it is available as an option here (I talked at great length about this with the chap from Cupra as was surprised the 'famous' TC off button wasn't there as it was in the LHD car that had done the rounds recently) cupramedia.co.uk/en-gb/models/new-cupra-leon-

@chris8952

3 жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard looks like you right, thanks for the extra information Andrew and I apologise. It seems Cupra have changed the Base spec and options for the Cupra since it’s release earlier this year. I suspect it’s due to poor uptake and the way that other territories were able to get things we couldn’t here in the uk. Love the videos, keep up the hard work

@adamstewart6818

3 жыл бұрын

I have ordered one for December, I was told the steering wheel is only for the formentor in the UK market not the Leon. It was the same story with the brakes. There are already some VZ3 models on Auto Trader which don’t have the steering wheel or the brakes.

@chris8952

3 жыл бұрын

@@adamstewart6818 seemingly they have changed the options and base spec. When did you order if you don’t mind me asking. More colour options are now available on the configurator like matte petrol blue for example

@adamstewart6818

3 жыл бұрын

@@chris8952 placed my ordered the car a month ago for a built ready for december delivery as my current Cupra lease ends then. I was aware of a model year change from my local Cupra dealer but this was extremely minor items like paint and trim on cars lower in the range. It appears only the colour changes on the website nothing else. Dont get me wrong id love the brembos as standard but not sure thats the case, it was a pack on the old car for a while. The steering wheel appears on the estate version of the vz3 310 tested by piston heads

so is this a seat or no?

@pokest225

2 жыл бұрын

Essentially it is. But you know... Marketing.

Would love for you to give the Formentor a drive and hear you opinion about the car as I went for it over the GTI, but still miss what the badge GTI represents. I originally ordered a GTI CS but due to trouble with the manufacturing (they moved the delivery from july to december) I cancelled my ordered and got an offer on a 310hp formentor that came with 20% discount and will be delivered within 3 months so it was a logical choice...

A good quick review thanks... Understated looks are no good when you pay a lot of money... a performance version of a range should 'look' like it goes...perhaps with a low key body kit... I have a 2017.. 300 and my neighbours think it's a basic Leon !

Great vid - what size is the engine?

Not the biggest fan, IMO 1st gen cupra r is still my favourite

Not a fan of the looks tbh. I think the 7.5 Golf is just a cleaner & more pleasing shape. Even the mirrors have so many angles on the Leon.🤷🏼‍♂️

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

Old Leon was better too, this one should be compared to Mk8 Golf and in that case it's not such a bad design.

My VZ3 is arriving in September and I can’t wait !!! These videos are only making my decision to buy feel even better.

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

cool, enjoy it!

I probably need to visit my optician soon.

Brief and informative. Road looks idyllic to me !

I'm hoping the styling grows on me in time for my mk3 going away as I'd like to stick with a Cupra. I'm a bit old fashioned regarding tech though and that infotainment system will do my head

I wanted to order curpa leon kombi with 4drive with a good rebate about a week ago. Residual values for 3 year old leon cupras are currently 30-40% below msrp. Thats way better than what comparable regular golf 7.5 gti's are doing right now (which are usually around 50% below msrp after 3 years). In this post corona market residual values of certain performance cars have gone up quite a bit though. More usual cars like the gti did not do as well. I honestly don't know why vag is cheaping out on certain parts on their cars: the cheap centre console, glovebox, greyish aero plastics on the outside, doorpanels etc. Especially no double glazed glass and less general sound proofing is a deal killer to me. Ill stick with my mk7 gti for another year to see if better options come along. Already did 110k km in the last 5 years on it without a single issue

Stand alone the Cupra looks decent and it does sound like you want a sporty hatchback to sound but its really just not in the same league as the VW. I would take the Pepsi challenge on the Golf any day.

@randgate

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure that's the soundaktor synthetic sound, turn that off and it sounds like any old 2.0 TSI

@leefoster8015

2 жыл бұрын

Theres literally nothing the clubsport has over this car that isn't objective.

I really dislike the Mk8, it look like a Golf but it looks like a cheap knock off one. Definitely not as solid as the MK6 and 7

A lot of car for not a lot of money, like it. These cars especially the Cupra have gone through the roof over the last 6 months.

If it was a bird ad only do it from behind

Hmmm £1700 cheaper when new. But how much more will the Golf be worth in the future when second hand?

@volkswizard

3 жыл бұрын

That is the question and that will affect the finance monthly payments. I guess if you got a finance quote of the website, the GFV would reveal all.

i have shotlisted the focus st, i30 n dct & leon 300 for my next car and i am going for the leon… i saw steve track test the i30 n dct and it was not as fast as the leon

@evaristocorripio5434

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely my pick as well, love everything about the new leon!

Interiors very nice but I think it would fly under the radar too much for me personally...

@leefoster8015

2 жыл бұрын

Think that's what owners of these may like. Get too much of the wrong kind of attention in fast Golfs sometimes.

If you spec it up with the Starter Button on the Steering wheel than it is just like a Ferrari

@Robinsonsamzone

2 жыл бұрын

Yes but not the versions that are coming to the UK , I think you can only spec this option on the US and Europe versions which is awful

Will it have the same numerous software issues as the golf 8

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

That's a good question, the infotainment is different and the car is a later build so hopefully not

That looks like a vauxhall astra. Would have to be £10k cheaper, 0% & cashback to even potentially consider over a clubsport. Not in a million years😫

It’s a shame, because the UK spec loses most of the good features, you can only get steering wheel buttons in the ST, no decent wheels, no side skirts, no carbon spoiler. But overall I like the new cupra but I think the boot and rear lights look awful and cheap

Wish it was coming to Australia 🇦🇺 👍

@antonthompson7838

2 жыл бұрын

Wish Granted

Much prefer seeing the enthusiastic driving take place on a track as opposed to public roads 👍

so, whats worse than the clubsport here?

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

The badge

@Corsa15DT

2 жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard so identical experience?

Looks like an astra zzz clubsport far better.

✌

those wheels are horrendous. They look like wheel trims (hub caps)

to be honest it looks the same as the leon fr

stunning

Yes, better

How did they manage to get such a slow car out of a 300BHP engine.

@Robinsonsamzone

2 жыл бұрын

What does that mean? U not think this cupra is fast??

Is that sound that fake donut 🍩 sound or real exhaust note? I recently deleted my fake sound and. I was at a vw car meet recently where one of the chaps transplanted a stage 1 cupra engine into a VW. caddy

Better looking than the new Golf. When I first see the Seat I liked it, can’t say the same for the Golf just don’t like it. Think VW are going a bit too safe on the cars with the styling, I know people like a practical car but the hot versions should look mean! That’s why we buy hot hatches. I have a MK2 Seat Ibiza GTI and this still looks cool and puts a smile on my face over my S3 daily. Seat are a cracking brand and totally dismissed like Skoda was.

Great work as always! I don’t like it though. Looks like a cheap imitation merc

I think all of your videos are very informative, well put together and professional - however, I can't help but think you could really benefit from a better camera. I think an upgrade in video quality (that isn't hazy or washed out) could really improve the viewing experience. Other than that keep it up!! :)

Got the old leon cupra and absaloutely love it ! But this new one the wheels are gross its ugly and needed a touch more power than previous really ! Wont be upgrading to this for sure

I think the wheels may be a bit marmite but I like em 👍

Have the last 3 Leon's , but won't be getting this ones soooo ugly!

@leefoster8015

2 жыл бұрын

I love it apart from the plastic fake intakes on the front end and the VZ3 wheels.

It may be 3k cheaper, but it will likely depreciate faster

@volkswizard

3 жыл бұрын

That’s the question, when I get a chance I’m going to examine the finance quote as the guaranteed future value will reveal all 👍

@leefoster8015

2 жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard 13k ish on a 4year but they always load the front end to give you enough of a deposit for the next one. Should be worth 18-20k in 4 years would be my estimate wont be drastically different from the Golf. Lots of reasoning behind that but in short VAG are throwing a lot of weight behind this brand.

Take the Golf thanks

Still cheaper than my id4. 🤨

Does it have the utterly shite software like the golf? Getting to so fed up with the problems with my golf

I’d still stick with my 7.5 GTI Performance, to me still looks better inside and out, all though I wouldn’t mind a power boost.