SEAT debuts the new Leon

The latest addition to the Leon family line boasts an abundance of technology and is the brand’s first fully-connected car.

There are six superb trims available – SE, SE Dynamic, FR, FR Sport, Xcellence or Xcellence Lux – and all vehicles deliver a highly personalised experience.

As part of SEAT’s easymove strategy, customers only need to choose the trim level, engine and colour on the online configurator. Each has its own unique equipment and all feature metallic paint as standard.

Seven colours are available: two solid (Candy White and Pure Red) and five metallic (Nevada White, Midnight Black, Desire Red, Mystery Blue and Magnetic Grey).

The new-generation car is available in petrol (TSI), diesel (TDI), mild-hybrid (eTSI) and plug-in hybrid (eHybrid) units, each designed to deliver the highest levels of performance and driveability.

Design

SEAT debuts the new Leon 1

The all-new SEAT Leon uses the latest in lighting technology both in the cabin and around the exterior of the vehicle to accentuate its dynamic styling and brings focus to the overall design.

Its light design at the rear spans the width of the car makes the newcomer stand out to other road users. It also includes dynamic indicators, making the vehicle’s intended direction of travel clearer to other drivers.

Inside, the cabin features a configurable full-LED wraparound ambient lighting system, showcasing the interior’s character and creating an unbroken arc of light . The light wraps around the entire width of the top of the dashboard and continues through the doors. It’s not only an ambient decorative light, but it also provides key functions such as the alert for blind spot detection.

Connected car

SEAT debuts the new Leon 2

In the car, Full Link offers seamless Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay connections. Away from the vehicle, users can access their vehicle’s data remotely through SEAT Connect as well as manage the battery charging and control the electronic air conditioning (plug-in hybrid models only).

By downloading the SEAT Connect app to your smart device, it gives remote control to a range of functions that will maximise ownership enjoyment and improve safety.

The app allows users to remotely access:

  • Driving data of previous journeys and remaining range
  • Parking position
  • Lock and unlock the doors
  • Set up speed alerts so you can be warned if someone using your vehicle is driving too fast
  • Alert you if your vehicle has been stolen
  • Activate the horn and turn signals to find the car more easily in a crowded car park

In plug-in hybrid variants the app can:

  • Review and manage the charging process through the e-Manager
  • Prepare the cabin for a journey by controlling the electronic air conditioning
  • Manage departure times 

Technology

SEAT debuts the new Leon 3

SEAT’s digital cockpit, brings together a high-resolution 10.25-inch fully-customisable driver instrument cluster and infotainment system. The standard media system features an 8.25-inch screen with smartphone audio compatibility. The larger 10-inch screen navi system (SE Dynamic upwards) offers online connectivity, 3D navigation, retina display capability and natural voice control as well as gesture recognition to simplify user interaction.