The Argus

SEAT IRELAND LAUNCH THEIR MOST ADVANCED CAR TO DATE -

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THE fourth generation Leon is completely connected, includes state of the art safety features along with improved comfort and practicali­ty

- The all-new SEAT Leon has arrived into Irish showrooms nationwide and will be available to order from 8thJune

- Pricing starts from €23,910 RRP or with monthly payments from only€239 p/m on PCP Finance

- The new-SEAT Leon is the brand’s first

completely connected car

- The new model has larger dimensions, meaning increased comfort and space for passengers and luggage

The all-new SEAT Leon is here and will be available to order from SEAT retailers nationwide from the 8th of June. Pricing for the new Leon starts at €23,910 RRP for the petrol Leon with PCP Finance as low as 2.9% across the new Leon range, and monthly payments starting from €239. Pricing for the diesel SEAT Leon starts at €26,040 RRP and monthly payments from €269. Customers can also avail of a discounted 3-year service plan for only €9.99 and 2.9% PCP Finance until the 31st July 2020.

The SEAT Leon remains a core model for the brand in the Irish market. The all-new fourth generation Leon will launch with traditiona­l TSI and TDI engines as well as the new addition of a mild hybrid electric vehicle engine (eTSI), a first for the brand.

Sensationa­l specificat­ion as standard

The all-new Leon boasts five engine options, providing plenty of choice for the SEAT customer. These options include two petrol engine choices in the 1.0 TSI 110hp and a 1.5 TSI 150hp; the two Diesel options include a 2.0 TDI 115hp and a 2.0

TDI 150hp DSG; and new to the range, the mild hybrid electric vehicle engine (eTSI) available in a 1.5 eTSI 150 DSG.

This all-new Leon comes with a host of features as standard, such as 16” alloy wheels, an 8” media system and SEAT Connect. As well as this a number of safety items will also come as standard on the Leon range including adaptive cruise control, light assist (headbeam assist) and fatigue detection.

The Xcellence and FR trims offer customers even more additional features as standard with 17” alloy wheels on Xcellence and 18” allow wheels on FR, a full digital cockpit, full LED lights, coast to coast rear lights, wrap around interior lighting, a connectivi­ty box and much more.

Packaged to perfection

The all-new SEAT Leon uses the advanced MQB Evo platform as its foundation to maximise the key elements that make it one of the most practical options in the market. Inside, thanks to increased overall vehicle dimensions, all aspects have been designed to be ergonomica­lly precise, increasing interior space for rear occupants, while load space is improved (for the Sportstour­er version) over the previous generation, making it an even more practical choice.

Giving the design team greater flexibilit­y, the Leon is now 4,368mm long (+86mm) and 1,456mm high (-3mm) in 5-door form and it has an increased wheelbase of 2,686mm, 50mm more than the previous generation vehicle- the latter increase has meant more room has been added to the interior of the car.

The all-new SEAT Leon’s rear space has improved by 49mm, meaning occupants remain comfortabl­e whether the journey is a short local hop or an adventure further afield.

The safest SEAT ever made

The fourth generation of the SEAT Leon is the safest vehicle the brand has ever developed, thanks in particular, to the integratio­n of a stateof-the-art suite of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

The aim is not only to protect passengers from potential accidents, but also to prevent accidents from occurring. For this reason the vehicle’s systems are always alert and monitor the car’s environmen­t with images and data gathered by a camera, as well as ultrasonic and radar sensors. Thanks to this system, the new SEAT Leon can react when facing obstacles on the road or sudden movements of other drivers, and provide effective driver assistance when necessary, alerting drivers to a dangerous situation or minimising the risk or consequenc­es of an accident.

ADAS include, for example, predictive Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Emergency Assist, and Side and Exit Assist, which combine to protect the vehicle and its occupants when driving or stationary.

Connectivi­ty: The brand’s first fully connected vehicle

The all-new SEAT Leon is the brand’s first fully connected car and will now offer connectivi­ty with Full Link - Android Auto and also wireless access to Apple’s CarPlay and online infotainme­nt and soon this new model will offer in car apps that expand and improve the customer’s driving experience.

With the optional Connectivi­ty Box with inductive charging that meets Qi standard protocols, users needn’t worry about losing power at crucial moments.

The Online Connectivi­ty Unit also has an embedded SIM, meaning that the new Leon will never lose its connection to the digital world, and, in future developmen­ts, the system will allow users to access the latest infotainme­nt apps which can be updated at any time. This means the allnew SEAT Leon will be able to offer new digital products and services throughout its lifetime.

The built-in eSIM also means that the SEAT Leon benefits from the eCall services, which directly contacts emergency services should an incident occur, adding yet another level of safety to the vehicle. It’s not only the possibilit­y to make an emergency call (manual or automatic) but also that important data from the car will be sent to the emergency services such as car position, engine type, colour or number of passenger, making it easier for them to assist.

Once outside the vehicle, thanks to the SEAT Connect app, users can remotely access their vehicle’s data: driving data, parking position, vehicle’s status, including doors and lights, set up speed alerts so you can be warned if someone using your vehicles is driving too quickly, area and anti-theft alerts, open and close the doors with the remote lock and unlock service, or can remotely activate the horn and turn signals to find the car more easily.

A new world is being opened up thanks to the SEAT Connect app which can be downloaded to your smart device, giving remote control over a plethora of functions that will help maximise the drivers enjoyment and help improve safety too.

The all-new SEAT Leon lights the way

The new SEAT Leon is the most advanced vehicle in the history of the brand, and this translates through its cutting-edge illuminati­on technology,

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