Seat has launched a new petrol powertrain for the 2021 Leon hatchback and Sportstourer (ST). It has a 2.0-liter displacement and boasts several enhancements, such as direct injection, new turbo and reduced friction, that lower carbon dioxide emissions and improve fuel consumption. The Spanish automaker claims that it returns between 6.7 and 7.2 l/100 km […]
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Seat’s best-selling model, the Leon, is now available with new petrol and diesel engines in the United Kingdom. Available solely for the Leon hatch in the FR, FR Sport, XCellence and XCellence Lux trim levels, the 2.0-liter TSI gasoline unit puts out 190 PS (187 HP / 140 kW). That engine is coupled to a […]
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ABT Sportsline has launched a new power upgrade for the VW Group’s 1.5-liter TSI petrol engine. Powering a wide range of vehicles, from the Volkswagen Polo to the Tiguan, and from the Audi A1 to the Seat Tarraco and Skoda Superb, it pushes out 150 PS (148 HP / 110 kW) and 250 Nm (184 […]
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The finalists for the 2021 North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year Awards were recently announced but, across the Atlantic, the candidates for European Car of the Year have been revealed. 29 models will be competing for the honor this time around and all of them are new vehicles, which are either now […]
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Euro NCAP has released the results of its latest batch of tests, which saw seven new vehicles being crashed, including the Land Rover Defender, Honda e, Audi A3 Sportback, Seat Leon, Isuzu D-Max, Kia Sorento and Hyundai i10. Evaluated in RHD 110 body style, the Defender secured a maximum five-star safety rating, recording 85 percent […]
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Seat has announced the pricing details of Leon’s plug-in version, the E-Hybrid, for the UK market, where customers can now place their orders. The new Leon E-Hybrid, which starts from £30,970 ($39,875), is powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain that combines a 1.4-liter TSI engine with an electric motor, for a system output of 201 […]
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The new Cupra Leon is about to enter the European market, ready to take the fight against a wide range of hot hatches that includes the Honda Civic Type R, the closely-related VW Golf GTE, and more. Just like the model it replaces, the new Cupra Leon will be offered in two body styles, a […]
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The 2020 Seat Leon is the latest vehicle to fall victim to the moose test. Essentially the Spanish version of the Mk8 VW Golf, the new Leon has a lot going for it, including a sharp and appealing design. Unfortunately, it gets a little hard to handle when forced to swerve quickly. Automotive publication km77 […]
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The new generation Seat Leon will continue to be offered with a diversified range of powertrains, from the usual gasoline and diesel units to CNG and plug-in hybrids, but a full-electric model isn’t on the menu. While this may come as a surprise to some, especially considering the Volkswagen Group’s major electric push, the truth […]
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The fourth-generation SEAT Leon is more diverse than ever, offering mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains for the first time, as well as the latest in infotainment and driver assist tech the VW Group has to offer. It will continue to offer five-door hatchback and estate body styles, with even the Cupra Leon performance model being […]
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