SEAT has revealed the new Leon Cupra will be priced at £19,595 on the road.

The 2.0-litre, turbocharged 240 horsepower car can sprint from rest to 62 mph in 6.4 seconds, before hitting a maximum speed of 153mph. It will go on sale in March.

Standard specification includes bi-xenon headlights with adaptive front lighting, six airbags, electronic stability programme, dual-zone climate control, MP3-compatible CD player with a link, for example, for an iPod, plus front and rear electric windows.

From outside, the new Cupra is distinguishable from other Leons through its ebony black door pillars and mirrors, black chin spoiler, exclusive 18-inch alloy wheels, single wide oval exhaust pipe, red sports brake callipers and the word CUPRA' across the tailgate, where LEON' would usually reside.