We like the new SEAT Leon Cupra here at EngageSportMode. We like it even more when SEAT UKĀ announces keenly priced finance options, that match the power output of their car’s 2.0 TSI engine. Call us OCD, but having a Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) finance deal that lets you drive a 265 PS SEAT Leon Cupra…
New – Revised Volkswagen Scirocco for Geneva Motor Show
Can you believe the current VW Scirocco has been on sale for almost six years, since being unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show? No, we couldn’t quite believe it either, but regardless Volkswagen will be showing off a revised version in Geneva next month. To even call it evolutionary is probably an overstatement; this…
Friday Photo – Ferrari California T
When first launched back in 2008, the Ferrari California confusedĀ purists to an extent. Here was a front-engined V8 Ferrari,Ā with a folding hard-top and dual-clutch transmission. Being unkind, some accused it of being aimed at those interested in cruising, not driving. Fast forward to 2014, and Ferrari has given the California an update with an extra…
New – Audi S1 quattro – Specs and Photos
The term ‘pocket rocket’ gets flung around a lot when it comes to hot hatches. However, Audi may now have staked its claim on the phrase with the unveiling of the 231 bhp S1 and S1 Sportback quattro models.Ā EngageSportMode is already a fan of the Audi A1, naming it as the best car we…
Volvo Polestar Racing V8 Supercar Engine – Video
A little while ago we brought you news that Volvo was set to enter the Australian V8 Supercar series for 2014, making use of the S60. Now Polestar Racing hasĀ unleashed a video showing off the unique noise of its beautifully crafted 5 litre V8 engine packing 650 bhp. Volvo could have chosen the easy route…
News and Pics – 560 HP Volkswagen Rallycross Beetle!
The VW Beetle mightĀ not be the first idea which springs to mind when you think of snarling,Ā fire-breathing Rallycross cars. But Andretti Autosport and Volkswagen have come together to change all that with the Rallycross Beetle.Ā Designed for the 2014 Red Bull Global RallyCross championship which, despite the name, has all but one in event in…
News and Pics – Audi RS4 Nogaro Blue Special Edition
EngageSportMode is already a big fan of the Audi RS 4,Ā naming it one of our top five estate cars back in September last year. There was, however, the feeling that Audi’s RS models had all become a little bit too grown up and sensible when it comes to colour choices. No old skool Imola Yellow,…
Top Gear Series 21 – Not A Review
The 21st Series of Top Gear started the other night, Sunday 2nd February 2014, here in the UK. EngageSportMode hadĀ planned to review each episode like we did previously but, quite frankly, the whole thing left us feeling completely apathetic. Series 20 had its good and bad points – that Hovervan thing being an obvious low…
New BMW 4 Series Gran CoupĆ© – Just where will it all end?!
Previously on EngageSportMode we’ve talked about the confusing nature of BMW’s ever-expanding model lineup. Much like Mercedes-Benz ten years ago, BMW seems hell-bent on filling every singleĀ niche possible in the passenger car market. The biggest change in the Munich firm’s strategy has been to introduce its new numbering system, with even numbers representing sporty coupĆ©…
Friday Photo #16 – Alfa Romeo 4C
Beauty is, apparently, in the eye of the beholder. So whatĀ exactly does that mean for the winner of the ‘Most Beautiful Car of the Year 2013’ award? Who knows, but AlfaĀ Romeo are obviously pleased that their new sportscar picked up this award.Ā There is no denying that, apart from the rather geeky looking headlights –…
200th Post Special – Volkswagen Polo R-Line 8,000 Mile Review
It seems hard toĀ believe that a year has now passed since ESM picked up a very shiny Volkswagen Polo R-Line on a chilly January afternoon. So 365 days and 8,000 miles later, just what has life with the R-Line been like for the past twelve months? In short, the R-Line has been virtually flawless throughout…
Friday Photo #15 – Volkswagen R and R
The most powerful production Golf, ever, is due to hit the UK in only a matter of weeks for its March launch date. Which, if the past few years are anything to go by, will probably be combined with freezing snow and ice. Perhaps that’s why VW chose to show the new Mk7 Golf R…
