Features and price of SEAT Leon 2022
It is not a coincidence that a car stays on the market for a long time and achieves such high sales.
Behind it is a lot of hard work and a series of intelligent decisions in its design that mark its future. Because of this, it deserves to be valued as appropriately as it should be.
On the other hand, if it has been more or less static for an extended period without going through any changes, it is necessary to shake the shaker of ideas and renew itself.
Because the Seat Leon illustrates everything discussed up until this point, we will examine it in Motorbli using the criteria outlined in the subsequent paragraphs.
On a previous occasion, we explained what differentiated him from his Cupra first cousin, who shared the same name.
However, now we will devote the entirety of the entry to describing its current features and what makes it stand out from other vehicles in its class.
The Seat Leon transposed into all five keys.
As soon as we’ve gotten ourselves in the mood with the introduction, it’s time to get down to business and describe the Seat Leon by emphasizing the five aspects that are typically covered in car reviews around these parts: the car’s exterior design, mechanical structure, interior equipment, price, and a comparison with another vehicle that can be considered its competitor in the market are all going to be covered.
1. Exterior design
Since 1998, the Seat factory in Martorell, Spain, has been turning out models that fall into the C segment of the compact car market.
One of these models is the Seat Leon, known as the “Leon” (Barcelona). Despite this, it is currently operating in its fourth generation, which debuted in the market in 2020.
Emphasize its design. You’ll notice that it has retained the characteristics that have made it recognizable since it entered our lives: musculature and defined lines that give it an image of absolute power that allures many drivers.
The similarities it maintains in elements such as its LED headlights, a grille that gains size over its predecessor, and the LED band that constitutes the lighting in the rear area, which offers luminous animations both when opening and closing, have led some to speculate that it was designed with the brand’s 7-seater SUV, the Tarraco, as its primary source of inspiration.
Aside from that, it is distinguished by its extended hood, sculpted bumper, Style that exhibits its silhouette with a spoiler that gives continuity to the roof line, and a rear that has false exhaust outlets in the case of versions that are equipped with hybridization or Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
In light of everything that has been discussed, it has dimensions of 4.36 meters in length, 1.8 meters in width, and 1.45 meters in height.
To these measurements must be added a wheelbase that is 2.68 meters, which places it within the average size range for its segment when considering overall dimensions.
Although it is 86 millimeters longer, 16 millimeters narrower, and 3 millimeters lower than its predecessor, it has more interior space thanks to the approximately 50-millimeter increase in its wheelbase.
2. Mechanical framework
The Seat Leon stands out in the mechanical plot for making many options available to its users.
In addition, the manufacturer offers models that run on various fuels, including gasoline, and diesel, a light hybridization of the two, a plug-in hybrid, and the previously mentioned compressed natural gas.
It is necessary to point out that its features are identical to those presented by the Volkswagen Golf, which is its counterpart and brother in the Wolfsburg family of automobiles.
Let’s take a look at how each of these structures is organized hierarchically.
The entry-level model is powered by a 1.0-liter gasoline-powered engine that generates 110 horsepower and is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.
This power is also supplied by an additional 1.5-liter TSI block, which can be purchased with either 130 or 150 horsepower and is also closely linked to a manual transmission. Both of these power outputs are available.
If you look at the diesel options, you will notice that there are two of them: a 2.0-liter TDI engine that provides either 115 or 150 horsepower, depending on your preference. In either case, it is compatible with a manual transmission.
Still, the more potent variant also comes with a dual-clutch automatic transmission with seven forward gears and two reverse gears.
There are three hybrid variants: two mild hybrids and a plug-in hybrid vehicle. Mild hybrids are the most common.
In the first scenario, we differentiate between two possibilities that serve as a heat engine in a 48-volt electric system: the ETSI engines and their power outputs range from 110 to 150 horsepower.
Both are equipped with a dual-clutch automatic transmission with seven different gear ratios and carry the ECO label from the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT).
The plug-in hybrid has the ZERO emissions label and the e-Hybrid termination in its vocabulary. This makes it the most environmentally friendly of the three options.
Its workings include a 1.4 TSI engine with 150 horsepower, connected to an electric motor that generates 102 horsepower, for a total system output of 204 horsepower and maximum torque of 350 Newton meters.
It also does not lack the DSG transmission and has a 13 kW electric battery to supply power to the electric block, which translates into a range in this mode of up to 64 kilometers in the WLTP cycle.
In addition, the electric block can supply power to the electric block. It uses 1.1 liters of fuel for every 100 kilometers traveled in mixed driving conditions.
3. Equipment located internally
The Seat Leon has been updated most recently regarding its equipment and, more specifically, its finishes.
And the most basic model, known as the Reference, and the most feature-packed and expensive model, known as the Xcellence, were removed from the lineup in 2022.
Therefore, the baton of the first of them is picked up by the Style, which incorporates as standard the following components: LED headlights, electric heated mirrors, an 8.25-inch screen for the infotainment system, which is accompanied in turn by a Radio Media system with DAB digital radio and enjoys Full Link connection (with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), automatic climate control, anti-dazzle function inside, rear parking sensor, keyless access and start, and wrangler’s
Cruise control, a speed limiter, automatic emergency braking, lane departure assist, fatigue detector, and differential lock (XDS) dynamic traction are some of the driver assistance features that come standard on this vehicle.
The FR comes the most fully loaded, with components that give off a sporty aroma both on the bodywork and inside the cabin.
These components are the most prominent in the FR. In addition, it features an adaptive chassis control system and dynamic steering, three-zone climate control, dynamic turn signals embedded in the LED headlights of the rear, and the Seat Connect multimedia system.
In any event, the two can be complemented with additional packages: the Style can be purchased with the GO, and the FR can be bought with the GO L and GO XL.
The Cockpit instrument panel, adaptive cruise control, rearview camera, and automatic parking assistant all reflect the benefits they bring.
Aside from that, the Seat Leon’s interior has been upgraded compared to what it used to offer. The primary design elements of the updated cabin are sharp corners and angular shapes.
Most physical switches and buttons have been eliminated in favor of a floating touchscreen infotainment system in the dashboard’s center.
This system is available in 8.25 and 10 inches and focuses on what is essential for the driver. Minimalism also has a lot to say about this because of this change.
The user is presented with a new car management system right in front of them on the instrument panel.
This system is equipped with a second touchscreen monitor used for climate control and developed software that, in the words of the Spanish brand, is very similar to a smartphone.
The ambient lighting encompasses the door panels in addition to the dashboard. As a fitting conclusion to this section, it is essential to note that the trunk has a capacity of 380 liters.
4. The Cost
In light of everything that has been covered, the price of a Seat Leon begins at approximately 25,250 dollars, but if you take advantage of some discounts, it is possible to get the price down to 22,190 dollars.
This matches, as it could not be any other way, the 1.0 TSI engine that produces 110 horsepower and has the Style finish.
If you have your sights set on diesel powertrains, the 2.0-liter 115-horsepower TDI represents the point of entry for 28,620 dollars.
The mild hybrids for the hybrid and CNG versions start at 28,780$ with the 110 hp 1.0 eTSI, and the plug-in hybrid starts at 37,150$.
5. Concurrent competitor in the market
Now that all of the secrets of the Seat Leon and its new features have been revealed, it is time to broaden our horizons and compare what the Seat Leon has to offer with another very similar model.
The Hyundai i30 is the model that we have decided to go with at this time.
Hyundai i30
Because the current iteration of Hyundai’s flagship compact, which debuted in 2017, is already in the midst of its third generation, an early redesign is to be anticipated.
It is shorter (4.34 meters), slightly narrower (1.79 meters), and practically as tall (1.45 meters) as the Leon until that happens, but its shorter wheelbase (2.65 meters) suggests that it does not offer as much space to passengers on the inside of the vehicle as the Leon does.
It does assert itself in terms of storage capacity for the trunk, thanks to the 395 liters it can accommodate.
This number can increase further if you choose to fold down the second row of seats, which is not an option for our protagonist.
Its design varies depending on the version we are discussing, so the standard does not revolve around the muscular.
However, the N-Line emits a sporty scent that can be observed in Seat’s most refined finishes.
The interior features more buttons and an analog appearance, including an analog lap counter and needles indicating water temperature and fuel level.
The offer is not very comprehensive in terms of its workings because it does not include plug-in hybrid or CNG models, but it is not lacking in any other respect.
Last but not least, the cabin does not provide as much technology or equipment, resulting in a lower price range.
The materials used in neither of them are among the best in the C segment; however, the Leon gives off the impression that it has a higher level of quality.
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