当西亚特发布Leon系列中期改款车时，其Cupra高性能版本的功率增加了10马力至300马力，但仍比欧规高尔夫R改款车落后10马力。现在这款造型顺滑掀背车新增加的R版本功率终于赶上了大众的同级车型，达到了310马力。虽然高尔夫R属于普通量产车，但LeonCupraR则是特别版，只限量生产799辆，而且只有搭配六速手动变速器的版本功率为310马力，配备DSG变速器的版本功率仍为300马力。不要被新增加的字母“R”所迷惑，该车并非像高尔夫R那样提供全轮驱动，而是仍坚持前轮驱动。如果有消费者愿意牺牲10马力的功率，可以选择采用全驱系统和更大行李箱的300马力LeonCupra旅行车。为了使该车与Leon系列其他车型有所不同，西亚特为LeonCupraR提供了碳纤维前后扰流器，加上更大的前进气口和铜质装饰侧后视镜盖。侧裙也是LeonCupraR所独有的，轮圈和车顶后扰流器表面也采用了铜质装饰效果。消费者可选择标准的午夜黑和比利牛斯灰车身涂装，也可选择更贵的哑光灰涂装。所有车型的硬件也将获得升级，包括新的排气系统，改进的Brembo 制动系统和改款版本动态底盘控制系统。该车将在法兰克福车展亮相。
SEAT Leon Cupra R Breaks Cover With 310 Horsepower
When SEAT introduced the mid-cycle refresh for the Leon range, the hot Cupra model received an extra 10 horsepower for a grand total of 300 hp, which despite the bump in output, it was still 10 hp less than the Euro-spec VW Golf R facelift. Now, the sleek compact hatchback is able to match the grunt provided by its counterpart from Wolfsburg thanks to a new R version packing a respectable 310-hp punch.
While the Golf R is a regular production model, the Leon Cupra R will be a special edition limited to only 799 units. Bear in mind only the version equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox has the aforementioned 310 hp as the DSG-equipped model features 300 hp. Don’t let the “R” badge trick you into believing this is an all-wheel-drive car like the Golf R as the range-topping Leon comes exclusively with a front-wheel-drive layout. If you’re willing to sacrifice 10 hp for the sake of having a grippy AWD layout and a bigger trunk, the 300-hp Leon Cupra wagon should do the trick.
To further differentiate it from the lesser versions of the lineup, SEAT has developed carbon fiber trim pieces for both front and rear spoilers, together with larger front air intakes and side mirror caps featuring a copper finish. The side skirts are also Cupra R-only goodies, and so are the copper-look wheels and roof-mounted rear spoiler.
Buyers will get to pick from the standard Midnight Black and Pyrenees Grey body paints or the more expensive Matte Grey finish reserved for this model. All cars planned for production will boast several other hardware upgrades, including a new exhaust system, modified Brembo brakes, and a tweaked version of the Dynamic Chassis Control system.
The company’s most powerful road-going production car ever will grace the stage at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show later this month.