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First Drive: Seat’s Leon Cupra R ST ABT is a punchy mid-sized estate car option

A £500 upgrade adds some serious performance to the Leon Cupra R – but is it a case of power over poise? Jack Evans has been to find out

Published Sep 23, 2019
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Copper elements highlight aspects of the car's front end

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