Leon Cupra ST 300 4Drive
The SEAT Leon Cupra ST 300 4Drive features turbocharged 2.0-liter TSI inline-four engine producing 296 horsepower (300 PS/221 kW) from 5,500-6,200 rpm with 280 pound-feet (380 Nm) torque from 1,800-5,500 rpm through seven-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission and Haldex all-wheel-drive achieving 4.9-second 0-62 mph acceleration and 155 mph electronically-limited top speed at 1,545kg curb weight. Engineering specification represents enhanced power output compared to 286 horsepower predecessor through turbocharger optimization and engine management calibration, sophisticated all-wheel-drive traction management, and practical estate body style combining hot hatchback performance with genuine cargo versatility establishing fastest-accelerating Leon Cupra variant within Volkswagen Group performance compact segment.
Leon Cupra ST 300 4Drive represents SEAT performance division flagship offering combining Spanish brand value pricing with Volkswagen Group engineering excellence shared across Golf R and Audi S3 platforms, manufactured 2016-2020 targeting enthusiasts seeking practical performance estate without premium German brand pricing. Platform demonstrates Volkswagen Group component sharing strategy enabling SEAT access to sophisticated EA888 turbocharged engine, DSG dual-clutch transmission, and Haldex all-wheel-drive system creating compelling value proposition where near-300 horsepower performance combines with estate practicality and daily usability, popular among European enthusiasts seeking understated hot estate capability with genuine four-wheel-drive traction where SEAT brand positioning provides significant cost advantage versus mechanically-similar Audi alternatives establishing Cupra ST 300 4Drive as smart buyer choice prioritizing performance capability over premium badge prestige representing SEAT success within Volkswagen Group performance hierarchy.