SEAT Leon Copa Plus: the first 100 kilometers
Wake Bohemia carefully
As always, in the first hundred kilometers, without delving into the technical details, we evaluate the car as just purchased, try to recognize its features and understand how to dispose of them. Nothing, it seems, is special, but you expect something from her: the car “alive” looks better than in the photo and in the descriptions. I could not cope with the reaction of the motorist: first you need a ride, and then figure it out. And we met in the evening, when it was already getting dark …
After the very first starts, the scarlet hatch made it clear - you need to be on the alert with him. When starting, there is an extended pause; you have to catch it when the “machine” “grabs”. The same when driving, when shifting to a lower gear. You can’t expect such surprises from the latest Volkswagen 7-speed DSG. When the box “grabs”, the car breaks down and strives to “fly up”. This is great for the track, but not very for the city. Under the hood, it's a cheeky turbocharged 1.8 TSI engine with 160 hp. The characteristic is wonderful, but on the short “runways” of the streets in front of you there is always someone’s backside, “kissing” which does not pull. And soon it dawned: do not blame anything, if the "face is crooked." More precisely, the leg.
"Since then, to hell with romance - I only get acquainted in the afternoon …" In the morning I examined the pedal assembly. The gas pedal of the trolleybus type: the fixed part is on the floor, the movable part is in the upper extremity. To smoothly dose the acceleration, you need to manipulate the very top. My leg got used to the hanging “foot”, which is installed on most cars, so the point of pressing the foot on the pedal was somewhere in its middle part. Elementary physics: the lever is short, and therefore moves tight. The leg, feeling resistance, naturally adds pressure. The pedal fails in a jerk. Hence the overdose of "gas", a discouraged box tupit with the choice of an adequate transmission, and then a breakdown in place in the quarry …
SEAT Leon Copa Plus: the first 100 kilometers
Such a gas pedal device requires a special foot pose. Such a gas pedal device requires a special foot pose.
And you need to lay the sole on the plane of the pedal. (We'll have to slightly push the seat forward, reinstall the steering wheel, fortunately, here it is adjusted for departure.) Then the manipulation of the "gas" will go smoothly. It seems that he has adapted himself, but still the impression remains that the pre-start pauses are somewhat delayed, especially during the morning departure. Knowledgeable people suggested: this is a feature of DSG. To make the box work more smoothly, in the morning it is useful to warm it up for a couple of minutes. Neighbors, if you leave the machine under their windows, will not have time to be outraged.
Without any "pseudo"
Copa moves - the soul sings! With his ability to easily accelerate, you experience a kind of masculine confidence in any traffic: everywhere you’ll be in time, without disturbing others. Without crumbs of risk for yourself and your neighbors you will enter the gaps in the adjacent “fast” row. The steering system multiplies the advantages of the engine: a sharp, obedient steering wheel made the car brisk. And by the way, as you set the pace from soft (at turtle speeds), it becomes denser.
SEAT Leon Copa Plus: the first 100 kilometers
Parent company For SEAT is Volkswagen, therefore it is not strange that the appearance of Spanish cars (you unwittingly wait for extraordinary ones) gravitates towards German design classics. But the conservative "cup" machine can not be called. The ratio of the body area - glazing - the size of the wheels, and then - the transfusion of lighting equipment from the end planes to the sidewalls, etc. - all bear an unconditional imprint of modern trends. Parent company For SEAT is Volkswagen, therefore it is not strange that the appearance of Spanish cars (you unwittingly wait for extraordinary ones) gravitates towards German design classics. But the conservative "cup" machine can not be called. The ratio of the body area - glazing - the size of the wheels, and then - the transfusion of lighting equipment from the end planes to the sidewalls, etc. - all bear an unconditional imprint of modern trends.
At a steep U-turn like “mother-in-law's tongue” (180º) at 70 km / h the car is dead - not a hint of skidding. With a long descent (about 10%), the box with the engine is not allowed to accelerate, slow down, and even bring the car to negative acceleration. On the "plain" all the more. What do you appreciate in a sluggish traffic jam: the foot does not rush right and left to have time to slow down.
And all the same, the machine provokes rebuilding, accelerating … But soon you realize: measure it seven times. The panorama through the cabin rearview mirror is somewhat limited by the rear head restraints, and the aft window is not so large; external mirrors, like not small ones, are also "not enough." In a word, on both sides the "dead zones" are quite decent in size. Mirrors should obviously be a little more spherical or with an insert that increases the sector of the rearview.
SEAT Leon Copa Plus: the first 100 kilometers
In an unusual place, the recessed handle for opening the back door is recessed and masked with a plastic overlay. With her, the appearance of the car mimics (fashionably!) Under the coupe. And you also need to get used to it: you need to press not on the part of the handle closest to the edge of the niche, but on the far, that is, with your fingertips. At least unusual. In an unusual place, the recessed handle for opening the back door is recessed and masked with a plastic overlay. With her, the appearance of the car mimics (fashionably!) Under the coupe. And you also need to get used to it: you need to press not on the part of the handle closest to the edge of the niche, but on the far, that is, with your fingertips. At least unusual.
The suspension is as stiff as it should be in a car that is dynamic in nature. Yes, with your body you feel “groats scattered on asphalt,” especially since the seat is not a feather bed. After a dull many hours drive along a deserted highway, this rigidity may tire the drivers … But where are they, desert roads? Leon Copa is an excellent tool for games offered by traffic, most interesting with it in the city (it is about traffic, not traffic jams). Stiffness does not attach importance.
And here’s what I thought about the seat: it’s not comfortable for everyone. The reliefs of the lateral supports are clearly designed for thin. Larger men will feel that the chair is a little "presses".
SEAT Leon Copa Plus: the first 100 kilometers
Another striking manifestation of the relationship between the common platform SEAT Leon with VW Golf. In the back seat, the knees are not squeezed (with the front one moved very far). Another striking manifestation of the relationship between the common platform SEAT Leon with VW Golf. In the back seat, the knees are not squeezed (with the front one moved very far).
And here we must recall the words of the head of SEAT in the Russian Federation, Roman Kuzmin, that SEAT in its products is oriented towards youth and sports. Copa, no need to guess, is an example of this concept. Here, the seat behind the wheel is prepared for young children who prefer extraordinary things and that without “pseudo”.
SEAT Leon Copa Plus: the first 100 kilometers
Standard: a roomy trunk becomes more spacious if you lower the backs of the rear sofa. Standard: a roomy trunk becomes more spacious if you lower the backs of the rear sofa.
Love spanish football
And the name of the car has something special. The word "copa" is not English and has nothing to do with the police. Translated from Spanish as "cup". The manufacturer dedicated a series of modified hatchbacks to the famous (and almost iconic for the country) SEAT Leon model for the victory of the national football team in the last world championship, when red-yellow became two-time champions. Limited edition.
SEAT Leon Copa Plus: the first 100 kilometers
Cars can be ranked like this: “well, nothing …”, “decently”, “super!”. And those that become a fact of the driver’s biography. Leon Copa, it seems, is one of those … In the “First 100 Kilometers” section, without delving into technical subtleties, we evaluate the car, as we just bought it, try to recognize its features and understand how to dispose of them. Cars can be ranked like this: “well, nothing …”, “decently”, “super!”. And those that become a fact of the driver’s biography. Leon Copa, it seems, is one of those … In the “First 100 Kilometers” section, without delving into technical subtleties, we evaluate the car, as we just bought it, try to recognize its features and understand how to dispose of them.
What is special about the car? The basic equipment of the Reference was supplemented by:
- multifunction steering wheel;
- dual-zone climate control;
- Cruise control;
- Bluetooth
- matrix display;
- support under the lumbar driver and neighbor on the right.
Masterpiece: 16-inch alloy wheels for 205/55 wheels.
SEAT Leon Copa Plus: the first 100 kilometers
The "zero" position of the wipers is vertical. Not included in the description of the car is one of its advantages. In crappy weather, opaque columns do not form on the windshield, as if thickening the front pillars, dirt does not obscure the view. This departure from tradition, when the wipers "lie" - for the good. Feel - appreciate. The "zero" position of the wipers is vertical. Not included in the description of the car is one of its advantages. In crappy weather, opaque columns do not form on the windshield, as if thickening the front pillars, dirt does not obscure the view. This departure from tradition, when the wipers "lie" - for the good. Feel - appreciate.
With the word Plus, the premium options appeared in the name of the modification in the car:
- adaptive bi-xenon front optics with daytime running lights;
- taillights with LED sections;
- rain and light sensors;
- parking sensors;
- interior door mirror with automatic dimming response to strong headlights;
- special seat upholstery.
Plus a two-year manufacturer’s warranty with no mileage limitation, a 12-year warranty against through-body corrosion.
SEAT Leon Copa Plus: the first 100 kilometers
The audio system and air conditioning (two-zone) are not like everyone else: climate control is located at the top. It’s easy to get used to this unusual. Moreover, the “stove” heats up quickly and, in all its manifestations, works perfectly, including in the seats. This is the question of prejudice towards cars from hot Spain: the manufacturer is not alien to the problems of cold (for him) Russia. The audio system and air conditioning (two-zone) are not like everyone else: climate control is located at the top. It’s easy to get used to this unusual. Moreover, the “stove” heats up quickly and, in all its manifestations, works perfectly, including in the seats. This is the question of prejudice towards cars from hot Spain: the manufacturer is not alien to the problems of cold (for him) Russia.
SEAT Leon Copa Plus: the first 100 kilometers
You also need to get used to the good. The dashboard reflects many functions (more than shown in the photo). We will have to learn how to properly dispose of the on-board computer (and therefore tidy) so that its capabilities do not seem redundant. You also need to get used to the good. The dashboard reflects many functions (more than shown in the photo). We will have to learn how to properly dispose of the on-board computer (and therefore tidy) so that its capabilities do not seem redundant.
222 copa steering wheel keys
Not sure if this is a defect in my palm, not ergonomics. For many, it’s so convenient to hold the “steering wheel” with your left hand. When turning to the right, the cushion of the palm under the thumb naturally presses against the Dlootuth key, and the female voice starts long and boring to broadcast that the contact with the mobile phone has not been established and do not dare to connect it on the go. Not sure if this is a defect in my palm, not ergonomics. For many, it’s so convenient to hold the “steering wheel” with your left hand. When turning to the right, the cushion of the palm under the thumb naturally presses against the Dlootuth key, and the female voice starts long and boring to broadcast that the contact with the mobile phone has not been established and do not dare to connect it on the go.
