New entry-level engine for range

The SEAT Leon line-up has been expanded by the addition of a new entry-level petrol engine: the 1.4 16v developing 85 hp. The new model offers very modest fuel consumption of just 7.0 litres per 100 kilometres on the combined cycle, and covers 1,000 metres from a standing start in 35.2 seconds.

The petrol range is completed - excluding the FR model - by the 1.6 indirect-injection engine generating 102 hp (75 kW) and the 150 hp (110 kW) 2.0 FSI power unit. Customers buying cars with diesel engines, meanwhile, are able to choose from the 1.9 TDI with 105 hp (77 kW) or the 2.0 TDI model producing 140 hp (103 kW), both available con DPF.

The 1.6 petrol and 1.9 TDI engines are coupled with a five-speed manual gearbox, while the more powerful models (2.0 FSI and 2.0 TDI) are partnered by a six-speed gear change. The 2.0 FSI offers a choice of either a manual or an automatic gearbox, the latter with sequential Tiptronic function, and the 2.0 TDI can be ordered with either the DSG automated gearshift or a traditional manual gearbox, both with six gears.



Comprehensively equipped

The new Leon range offers a choice of five different trim lines: Reference, Sport, Stylance, Sport-up and FR.

Reference*: Standard specification includes elements such as ABS and TCS, driver and front passenger airbags, front side airbags and curtain airbags, 16-inch steel wheels with 205/55 tyres, tyre-pressure sensor, Isofix anchorage points, front power windows with one-touch control and anti-trap facility, electrically adjustable, heated door mirrors painted to match the body, air conditioning, radio/CD unit with MP3 and Aux-in audio connection and six speakers.

Sport*: This trim line offers the same standard specification as Reference, adding a sportier character and look: a suspension with stiffer springs, sports seats, exclusive interior styling, leather steering wheel with audio controls, leather gear knob, 16-inch five-spoke light-alloy wheels, trip computer, plus two extra speakers.

Stylance*: This model version supplements the Reference equipment package with features such as a volumetric alarm, ESP with Emergency Brake Assistance (EBA), 16-inch seven-spoke light-alloy wheels, front fog lights, twin-zone climate control, rear power windows, door mirrors with electrically controlled park position, leather steering wheel with audio controls, leather gear knob, cruise control, trip computer, coming home function, plus two extra speakers.

Sport-up*: This trim line features the same specification as Stylance, plus 17-inch light-alloy wheels, 225/45 tyres, sports suspension, sports seats and exclusive interior styling.

For the FR finish, refer to its specific equipment level in the corresponding section.

In addition to the extras described in detail above - the AFS bi-xenon headlights and the connections for the iPod or other external USB-type MP3 players - customers buying the new Leon are also able to choose from the following options: rear parking sensor, rear side airbags, ESP incl. EBA, dark-tinted windows, navigation system, rain sensor with auto-dimming rear-view mirror, glass sunroof, heated windscreen washer nozzles plus headlight cleaning system, heated seats, heated front windscreen, a Bluetooth system and new 18-inch wheels.

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