Seat Leon (2013) - Automotive News

CAR GARAGE | Seat Leon (2013) | The new SEAT Leon is compelling for its excellent practicality. The premium materials and the level of craftsmanship place the SEAT Leon squarely at the Forefront of the competitive field. This technology combines striking design with exceptional illumination. It is a car with sporting character and wide-ranging strengths. The Leon is a decisive step in SEAT's brand and growth strategy.

In the new Leon, SEAT offers a full range of up-to-date infotainment solutions. The basis is formed by the Easy Connect operating system, the which controls the SEAT Sound System entertainment and communication functions, as well as a wide array of vehicle functions, via a touch-sensitive screen in the cockpit. Style and FR come with the Media System Colour featuring more in-screen colors and higher quality, with a CD drive and six speakers as standard (eight speakers in the FR). The Media Systems Plus System has a 8.5-inch touch screen with three-dimensional graphics in high definition, iPod connectivity, an optional DAB tuner, and voice recognition. The system comes with eight speakers. The SEAT Sound System has a clear, crisp sound reproduction thanks to its 10-speaker and sub-woofer set-up.

The elegant exterior design of the new Leon Continues into the interior, the which has a clear, light and uncluttered look. Fine details underscore the SEAT Leon's high standard of craftsmanship - Such details as the large water vents, the controls for the air conditioning and the three-dimensional form of the trim elements. Describing the interior, Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos, Head of SEAT Design, said: "We set the objective of developing Ourselves an interior of the which would give an expressive, elegant and welcoming ambience.  The design of the interior dashboard respects our new philosophy, with a strong driver orientation.

The new SEAT Leon will be powered by a series of powerful and fuel-efficient TDI and TSI engines, ranging from 1.2-to 2.0 litres. The 1.6 TDI generates 105 PS (104 bhp) and 250 Nm (184 lb.ft) of torque. The extensively re-engineered 2.0 TDI returns a hugely impressive 70.6 mpg in the Ecomotive version, yet develops 150 PS (148 bhp) and 320 Nm (236 lb.ft) of torque. It is a powerful driving force for the SEAT Leon. SEAT will rapidly expand the engine line-up. Early 2013 will see the arrival of the 1.2 TSI in two versions with 86 PS (85 bhp) and 105 PS (104bhp); a 1.4 TSI with 122 PS (120 bhp) and at the top of the petrol range, A 1.8 TSI with 180 PS (178 bhp) and a combination of direct and manifold injection. The diesel line-up will be augmented by the 1.6 TDI with 90 PS (89 bhp) and a powerful, range-topping 2.0 TDI with 184 PS (181 bhp).