Front-wheel drive, 300hp hot hatch gets a new face and refreshed interior. Still want a GTI Clubsport?
The idea that a driven front axle would lose its mind when presented with 300hp has been disproved in recent years with the likes of the. So too has the Cupra Leon, often at a discounted rate against the GTI it shares its underpinnings and engine with, albeit with some divisive copper trim and a badge that looks like it’s come straight from the Halfords' accessory bin.
Even with advancements in diff and tyre technology, 300hp and 295lb ft of torque is still a lot for the front axle to manage. On the Hatch VZ , Cupra has fitted an electronic limited-slip diff to put all that grunt down without ripping your arms off. And provided you leave the driving modes in one of their preset settings , the Leon gets a move on with a good degree of composure.
There’s more adjustability through the drive modes, with Sport hanging onto gears a little longer while ‘Cupra’ sharpens the throttle further and pumps in an augmented exhaust note that sounds more like a five-pot than the four-banger rumbling away up front. The steering becomes noticeably heavier, too, though it’s not especially communicative.
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