Not everyone has heard of Seat, that is, if you live outside of Europe. The Spanish brand is actually a part of the Volkswagen Group, which is a huge benefit in terms of having direct access to solid engines, gearboxes, and platforms. Basically, Seat models are re-skinned VWs with plenty of Spanish touches. And it's a damn shame they're not sold in the US (along with Skoda). But there's one Seat in particular we'd love to have a chance to drive, the Leon Cupra.

This three- or five-door hot hatch is powered by VW's familiar 2.0-liter TSI, and it's been tuned here to produce 280 horsepower. Pair that with VW's DSG twin-clutch gearbox, and you've got quite a combo. Along with that exterior design, the Leon Cupra is possibly even sexier than its close cousin, the Golf GTI.