The Seat Leon Cupra will make its world premiere at the British International Motor Show. The new hot hatch will make its first appearance at London ExCel on Tuesday July 18, ahead of its arrival in dealerships at the start of 2007.

It will sit at the top of the Leon range, replacing the old Cupra R model.

The announcement regarding the London debut was made by Dr Giuseppe Tartaglione, executive vice-president for sales and marketing, Seat S.A., at the Madrid Motor Show last week.

Further details of the new Leon Cupra will be revealed closer to its world debut.