CUPRA test drive and Kia Seltos launch highlight Czech automotive market

SEAT's performance brand CUPRA tested a range of its models, including the Leon VZ, Formentor VZ and the flagship Formentor VZ5 with a 390‑horsepower 2.5 L five‑cylinder engine, on the Red Bull Ring in Austria. The review noted the cars' handling on mixed dry‑wet surfaces, torque‑splitter differentials and a dedicated drift mode.

Meanwhile, Kia introduced the second‑generation Seltos to the Czech market as a competitively priced SUV. It is powered by a 1.6 L T‑GDI petrol engine delivering 180 hp, with front‑wheel drive as standard and optional all‑wheel drive. Prices start at 654 980 CZK for the manual Comfort trim and rise to 889 980 CZK for the top‑spec X‑Line with AWD, offering LED headlights, a 12.3‑inch display, adaptive cruise control and a suite of driver‑assist features.