SEAT Leon Cupra R 2002-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Don't think you'll find a better equipped or quicker car for the money anywhere that can be used as a practical 5 door hatch one day, and then taken to a track and keep up with cars 2/3 times more expensive.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cheap to buy for what you get. Be prepared for high running costs. As it's FWD they shred tyres. I've got through 2 sets of fronts in 20k and at 100 pounds each that's a lot to spend on rubber! Insurance high and fuel bills expensive (250 miles/tank).

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very easy to drive hard all the time! Compared it to Honda Civic Type R + VW and Audi equivalents and it's the best all round.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It's a cracker. Shame they don't do a 4wd version in the uk. Will keep in touch with most high performance cars in the dry. In the wet the TCS flashes all the time and you can spin the wheels in 3rd gear!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems apart from rattles (v.annoying) and cloth seat not the best for wear - drivers seat bobbling after 20k

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    5 out of 5 5.0

    Sporty but exclusive. Watch out everyone will try and race you!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seats very supportive, ride not too bad considering how well it handles. Rear leg room good for 187cm tall person + rear seats comfortable. Hard ride at slow speeds. Power steering heavy.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not the best. Thieves can get in very easy, but can't drive away. Keep your locking nut with you (ie not in boot) as alloys can get stolen very easily.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very friendly and helpful.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None.

    Other

    Wear to interior fabric.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes