The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
Next-gen Seat Leon picking up where previous model left off
Order books for the new Seat Leon have opened, with prices starting from £19,855.
Available as both an estate and a hatchback, there will be three trim levels available, with more joining the line-up later along with diesel and electrified powertrains.
Seat says the entry-level SE trim can be financed on a personal contract plan for £195 per month over four years. The example is for a car with a 109bhp 1.0-litre petrol and six-speed manual gearbox, with a customer deposit of £4,000 and manufacturer contribution of £1,000.
The most popular model in the UK is expected to be the sporty FR with a 128bhp 1.5-litre petrol engine. Prices for this trim start at £23,515 or £249 per month on finance.
Along with the SE and FR trims, a mid-spec SE Dynamic will also be offered. There are three engines, two petrol and one diesel, with five power outputs between them – including one mild hybrid option – and the choice of automatic or manual transmissions.
Richard Harrison, managing director of Seat UK, said: “This new-generation Leon takes the strengths of the previous award winner to new heights, with design, technology, efficient engines and a generous equipment list in addition to the great value for money we’ve maintained.
“This combination makes the new Leon both an emotional and rational purchase.”
Standard equipment on the new Leon includes keyless start, LED headlights, eight-inch infotainment system and leather steering wheel and gearstick. SE Dynamic adds a digital cockpit, 10in infotainment, parking sensors and 17in alloy wheels.
The FR trim gets new bumpers designed to give it a more sporty look, a unique suspension set-up with a lower ride height, LED rear lights, three-zone air conditioning, and wireless phone charging.