Seat Leon Cupra 290
Originally unveiled last year in
Frankfurt, the Leon Cupra 290 makes a comeback with a new set of images.
Offered in three body styles, Sport
coupe, five-door hatch and ST estate, it comes with front-wheel drive and a
standard six-speed manual or an optional DSG. The 0-100 km/h time is the same as
the the Cupra 280's 5.7 seconds with the dual-clutch and 5.8 seconds with the
manual gearbox, and its top speed is 250 km/h.
These numbers come from a turbocharged
2.0-liter four-pot, which develops 290 PS and 350 Nm of torque
that are available between 1,700 and 5,800 rpm, up from 280 PS of the
Cupra 280.
Fuel consumption for both Leon and Leon
SC Cupra 290 is 6.5 L/100km with the DSG and 6.7 L/100km with the manual, while CO2 emissions vary between 149 g/km and 156 g/km.
The standard DCC (dynamic chassis control),
front-axle differential lock, progressive steering, handling control and Cupra
Drive Profile can be enhanced with the optional Performance pack that adds
Brembo brake calipers, exclusive wheel design and special tires.
The Cupra 290 is differentiated by the
unique 19-inch wheels, covering the red brake calipers with CUPRA lettering,
Aeordynamic Pack with roof spoiler and black side mirror housings. There are
also three individualization options available, White Line, Black Line and
Orange Line, with exterior details painted in the respective colors.
It has standard LED lights on both ends,
light and rain sensors, auto dimming rearview mirror and high beam assistant.
Sports seats are wrapped in Alcantara, there is a Cupra steering wheel, Media
System Plus with a 6.5-inch color touch screen, MirrorLink, Android Auto and
Apple CarPlay, Climatronic, optional navigation and Connect App, added to
safety features such as front assist with city emergency braking and adaptive
cruise control.
