SEAT is following Ford, VW and Skoda into the world of practically-minded performance cars by launching its first ever fast estate model.
The SEAT Leon ST Cupra has the same 280bhp engine and six-speed gearbox as its hatchback sibling, but despite all the extra luggage room it’s only two tenths of a second slower in the dash from 0 to 60mph.
It goes on sale here in March, with prices due to be announced in the next few weeks.