The Seat León range has been updated and simplified to meet market demand. Therefore, it is now available in the Spanish compact the 1.5 TSI 130 hp engine in addition to the sporty finish FR. The range of engines of this power is in a growth phase with customer orders representing the bulk of registrations in the compact segment. Specifically, the highest percentage of orders requested correspond to the power range between 120 and 129 horsepower; where they represent 28% in five-door compacts, and almost 33% in family compacts. In this sense, the commercial offer of the Spanish model has been simplified to be offered in the two most requested finishes of the model -Style and FR-, representing 85% of the orders placed until June of this year, when it was still was presented with four endings. The update of the range of finishes and engines of the Seat compact makes the best lion in history is even more competitive and attractive.
As for the standard equipment, the Leon is distinguished by its high technological level from the entry trim. Likewise, the various packages offered -XS, XM, XL and, only in the FR with DSG transmission, also the XXL- complete the wide range of equipment by adding a large number of elements, with a great economic advantage for the customer. It is worth noting the technology offered in terms of security and connectivity of the model.
In addition, the Lion is offered with up to five different types of thrusters, with environmental labels C, ECO and ZERO emissions. For example, the Leon is available with the following technologies: plug-in hybrid, with the e-HYBRID of 204 CV and DSG switch; micro-hybrid with 48 V system on the 110 hp eTSI DSG engine; 110 and 130 hp TSI petrol with manual boxes; diesel TDI 115 CV manual and TDI 150 CV with manual and automatic DSG boxes; and compressed natural gas with the 130 hp TGI engine with DSG transmission.
It should be noted that the fourth generation of the Leon was designed and developed at Seat’s technical center at the Martorell plant and is also produced at that plant. Undoubtedly a model that unites the company’s design philosophy and sets new standards in the segment in terms of safety, elegance and sportiness.
The fourth generation Leon brought a major evolution in its design compared to its predecessor, displaying excellent looks and character both outside and inside. In addition, the Leon leads the segment with innovative lighting technology, including ambient lighting, a full-width rear light, dynamic turn signals, LED headlights and welcome lights. In addition, and as a novelty in the range, the Graphene Gray exterior color is added to the palette of up to eight available shades.
The Lion is prepared for the future. Based on the MQB Evo platform, the fourth generation of the Leon is the most innovative product ever created by the brand: it was the Spanish brand’s first fully connected car, featuring state-of-the-art driver assistance systems and hybrid technologies. In addition, it includes a large number of in-vehicle connectivity elements (online functions and services, and Full Link, including wireless Android Auto and AppleCarPlay) and out-of-vehicle connectivity (SEAT CONNECT).
The Leon combines some of the most advanced driver assistance systems, bringing together the most innovative assistants, such as adaptive and predictive cruise control, the emergency assistant, the travel assistant, the side mirror or blind spot assistant, the parking exit warning system and the opening warning system. the doors, which alerts you when a parked vehicle is approaching through an audible and visual warning from the ambient lighting in the passenger compartment. All this offers optimal protection in all types of conditions and makes it the safest vehicle ever made by the brand.
The Leon also offers a list of individual options, including the electric tailgate with virtual pedal (only in the Sportstourer family version), the optional upholstery finished in Dinamica cloth or leather, the pre-collision assistant – which prepares the vehicle for the in the event of an imminent collision, rear side airbags and driver’s knee airbags, a range of functional technology packages, such as the ‘Safe & Driving Pack’ with different configurations, the tow bar, three optional wheels to choose from, or a choice of eight exterior colors: red or white (both free), metallic Nevada White Urban Silver, Magnetic Gray or Midnight Red; and Custom paints such as Desire Red and, as a major novelty, Graphene Gray now included in the Leon range for the first time.
Undoubtedly, both trim levels available in the Leon, together with the XM, XL or XXL packages, as well as the list of independent optional elements, manage to make the Spanish compact a very competitive model in its segment, able to a high level of safety, dynamism, connectivity and comfort; easy to adapt to all types of customers.
Likewise, the Leon is positioned as one of the most dynamic compact cars on the market, thanks to its advanced chassis and also thanks to the Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) system, standard on the FR XL trim, or optional. This system offers an adjustment of the firmness of the dampers, with up to 15 adjustable positions on demand, allowing the behavior to be adapted to the conditions and the driver’s requirements, making it more stable, dynamic and comfortable.
Highlight voice recognition, which is arguably one of the easiest and most natural ways to interact with devices, especially as we’ve become more and more accustomed to home assistants in the world of electronics. In the new Leon, speech recognition provides a natural understanding of language, allowing the user to interact with the infotainment system using natural commands – the system responds by simply saying ‘HELLO’ twice, in any market – allowing corrections to be made and references can be made previous orders. So whether you need to find browsing information or search for music, it’s faster, easier and safer.
And with the Full Link system, customers can also access their digital lives no matter which device they use: Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. The Full Link system is the gateway to connectivity, allowing users to connect their mobile devices to the infotainment system and carry their digital ecosystem with them at all times. So it makes it possible to have the list of contacts, the favorite music or the favorite navigation devices of each driver, among many other options. They can be accessed in a controlled, intuitive and safe manner, avoiding distractions, via the infotainment system or the integrated controls on the steering wheel.
Similarly, the Connectivity Box system – standard in the XM packages, both Style and FR – allows the phone’s battery to be charged using induction technology, without cables, and complies with standard Qi protocols, so that users don’t have to worry about the battery of their devices.
Once out of the vehicle, the free SEAT CONNECT app allows users to remotely access their vehicle data (driving data, current parking position, car status, including doors and lights), set speed alerts to receive alerts if someone uses your vehicles is driving too fast, as well as access alerts to certain areas (previously marked on the app map), anti-theft alerts, open and close the doors with the remote locking and unlocking service, or activate the horn and turn signals remotely to find the car more easily. Similarly, additional functions are also added in the PHEV variant to manage the charging process remotely via the ‘e-Manager’ function, which also allows programming charging times and controlling the climate control.
Source: Marie Claire
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