Power from the Leon’s turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine has been pushed to 286bhp, taking it close to Volkswagen’s own Golf R and clear of the Ford Focus ST-2.
The power boost also makes the Cupra 290 more powerful than the recently revealed Renault Mégane RS 275, which has 271bhp.
When equipped with a dual-clutch automatic transmission, Seat says the Leon Cupra 290 can reach 62mph in 5.7sec, with a top speed of 155mph. The car is capable of returning 42.8mpg combined in DSG form, dropping to 41.1mpg when equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox. That equates to CO2 emissions of as low as 149g/km.
Seat’s Sub8 performance pack is available as an option, adding larger brakes, new tyres and a bespoke wheel design.
As with its predecessor, this updated Leon Cupra gets a mechanical locking differential on the front axle.
Standard equipment for the Leon Cupra 290 includes sports seats, a 6.5in touchscreen infotainment system with satellite navigation, and new ambient lighting.
Seat has yet to reveal official pricing, but it’s expected to rise marginally from the £28,785 of the current Cupra 280.
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