Order books for the new Leon Cupra R ST in the
United Kingdom will open on April 9, and the asking price for the limited
edition model is £ 37,975. For only £ 500 more,
customers can have an ABT tuning pack, which lifts the output from 300 PS to 370 PS, reduces the 0-100 km/h by
0.4 seconds to 4.5 seconds.
Only 150 units of the sporty compact estate will be
available in the UK. The sporty estate is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged
four-cylinder linked to a 7-speed DSG transmission and all-wheel drive, and
feature Brembo brakes and quad exhaust pipes.
Its exterior looks are enhanced by the addition of
newly developed lateral air intakes, carbon fiber front splitter, side skirts,
rear spoiler and diffuser. There are also copper accents contrasting the
Magnetic Tech, Midnight Black, Nevada White or Blackness Grey paint, and
19-inch alloy wheels.
Inside, the new Leon Cupra R ST has a couple of
sports seats at the front, Alcantara-upholstered steering wheel and gear knob,
copper accents and stitching, carbon fiber look on the interior lining of the
doors and illuminated aluminum sill plaques.
Moreover, panoramic sunroof is also standard, along
with infotainment system, digital instrument cluster, keyless entry, and front
and rear view cameras.