SEAT’s debut plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), the Leon e-HYBRID, is ready for UK customers to order.
The e-HYBRID drivetrain combines a 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine with an electric motor and six-speed DSG transmission, resulting in a total power output of 204PS and a 0-62mph time of 7.5 seconds.
Power is supplied to the electric motor via a 13kWh lithium-ion battery which is recharged through a 3.6kW AC inlet. This enables Leon e-HYBRID to be fully charged from zero per cent in up to three hours 42 minutes.
Emissions and fuel consumption
The Leon e-HYBRID produces CO2 emissions from as low as 27g/km (WLTP) and a combined fuel consumption figure of 217.3-235.4mpg.
SEAT’s newcomer has an electric-only range of 40 miles, enabling it to be driven with zero tailpipe emissions, ideal for urban environments with strict air quality regulations.
The Leon PHEV drivetrain is available in FR, FR Sport, Xcellence, Xcellence Lux and First Edition trims.
Mild-hybrid 1.0-litre eTSI engine
Also new to the Leon line-up is the mild-hybrid 1.0-litre eTSI engine. This drivetrain offers 110PS and is available exclusively with a DSG gearbox across all trim levels.
The 1.0 eTSI uses a 48V starter-generator and lithium-ion battery to enable the car to coast with the engine switched off, recuperate energy under deceleration and provide electrical torque assistance during acceleration.
Both Leon e-HYBRID and the 1.0 eTSI drivetrains meet the latest RDE2 emissions requirements and emit less than 60mg/km of NOx.
The all-new Leon is designed, developed and built at SEAT’s facilities in Martorell, Barcelona.